But another person might touch the aircraft simply because they admire it, feel grateful, or have repeated the gesture for years.
The action alone doesn’t reveal the belief behind it.
This is why it’s difficult to give one definitive answer to the question.
Two people can perform exactly the same gesture for completely different reasons.
One may be hoping for good luck. Another may be remembering a family tradition. A third may not attach any special meaning to it at all.
The behavior is visible, but the motivation isn’t.
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