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The term "Awumbuk" is used by the Baining people of Papua New Guinea to describe a sense of sluggishness or emptiness felt after the departure of guests. It is believed that the departure of guests leaves a weighty feeling in the home, and this sensation manifests as inertia and distraction that can last for days after the separation. The Baining people believe that the departure of guests alters the atmosphere of the home, leaving behind a kind of "decaying air." This air is cleansed through a