A simple handshake, a peck on the cheek, a respectful bow—— there are so many ways to great people in different countries. Read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures, and make sure to greet people in the right way next time you visit one of these countries.
French people greet each other with a handshake, but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet. They do this when meeting and before leaving. In a social situation in Ghana, it's polite to greet everyone in the room. A handshake is used in greeting. And the palm must directly touch the palm of the other. It's considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand. In Brazil, kissing women on the cheek is a common way of greeting. In a formal situation, a handshake is often done to show respect. Men should shake hands before and after meeting, and once they have become familiar with each other, a light hug is often given to each other.
There are several ways of greeting people in the Philippines. An elderly person places his or her right hand on the forehead of a child to bless the latter. This is called “mano”. Relatives and family members greet each other with a kiss on the cheek. Friends greet each other with a polite nod or a handshake.
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