"the dread nodd"
General Talk
I think the "Dread nodd" is a sign of respect. Not so much for the rasta (I'm not a rasta) aspect of the dread but for the patience it takes to grow & maintain them. plus the outside world in some instances dont know or understand the power that it brings to one who wear them. I've been growing my hair for 15 years, I get the nod, the pound, but my favorite is acknowledgement is "wha ya say brethren"