Greeting from around the World

There are many different greeting customs around the world. Here are some. China Bow head slightly when introduced, as a sign of respect. Do not attempt body contact. Chinese who are used to interacting with Westerners will shake hands. A lack of eye contact should not be interpreted as a lack of assertiveness. Do not attempt to become too friendly too soon. Do not insist that they call you by your first name. The American pattern of quick informality should be resisted. Chinese point at objects with an open hand instead of the index finger. Beckoning to someone is done with a palm facing down. Avoid beckoning with your index finger facing up (this is the way to call a dog). If a Chinese business associate gives you a compliment, it is polite to deny it graciously. Modesty is highly valued in China Arab and Islamic Countries Always use your right hand for any contact; the left hand is reserved for personal hygiene. If you are left handed, explain why you are using your left hand. Arabs usually stand very close when talking; do not back away. In social situations, if you are kissed on both cheeks while shaking hands, return the greeting. Korea Men bow slightly and shake hands to greet each other. Women do not usually shake hands. To address someone with his or her full name, the family name comes first, then the first name. Chile People usually shake hands when they meet for the first time. When two women first meet, they sometimes give one kiss the cheek.(They actually kiss the air) Women also greet both male and female friends with akiss. Chilean men give their friends warm abrazos (hugs) or sometimes kiss women on the cheek. United States

People shake hands when they are first introduced. Friends and family members often hug or kiss cheeck when they see each other. In these situations, men often kiss women but not other men.

Malays of Malaysia Stretch out your hands and touch fingertips with the other person. Then bring your hands to your heart, signifying, "I greet you from my heart." Men can only use this gesture with other men and women may only use the gesture with other women. Some East African tribes Spit at the other's feet. (Dont actually spit; just pretend to.) Some Tibetan tribes people Stick out your tongue at the other person. Japan Bow from the waist to a 15 degree angle. This is an informal bow used For all ranks and occasions. Russia Shake hands firmly. Follow with a "bear hug" and 2 to 3 kisses on alternating cheeks. Latin America Hug (called an "abrazo") and give a few hearty claps on the back. India In India, greetings are indicators of the relative position of individuals in the social hierarchy. Put in simple English, it means that I will greet someone older differently from someone in my age group or someone younger. This also changes with the gender of the person I am addressing. Here is some examples; Greeting someone older -Namaste Uncle/Aunty/Bade bhai (Big Brother)/Bhabhi (sister-in-law)

Greeting an equal -Namaste ji (formal) / Namaste bhai /bhabhi (brother/sis-in-law) (semiformal) Namaste is not generally used to greet someone younger than you as it is considered a formal, respectful greeting. Thailand The "wai." Like the Indian "namaste," place your hands in a praying position at your chest and bow slightly. The higher your hands on your chest, the greater respect you are showing the other person, but don't put your hands above your head as it may be misconstrued as an insult. Some Kenyan tribes Gently slap palms and grip one another's cupped fingers. Turkey Clasp both hands in a handshake and hug on both sides while saying, merhaba (greetings). (This gesture is generally performed among old friends of the same sex.) Belgium Three kisses, going from cheek to cheek. Philippine In Philippine, everyday greeting for friends is a handshake for both men and women. Men sometime pat each other on the back. We often greet Umaga (morning); Magandang Gabi (evening). Source: 1. http://pocketcultures.com/2010/07/14/kiss-hug-or-shake-hands/
2. www.mei.columbia.edu/HANDOUT1.PDF

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