concept   common gestures

8 commonsense assertions
Cultures (8) New Zealand (1) Maori (1) Australia (1) France (1) Slavic countries (1) South Africa (1) Southeast Asian countries (1) Taiwan (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 common gestures New Zealand In New Zealand, common greetings include the hongi, casual wave, and avoiding touching the head. 3
2 common gestures Maori Maori greetings involve nose and forehead touching, while touching the head is considered disrespectful in Maori culture. 2
3 common gestures Australia In Australia, it is common to greet with a casual wave as a common gesture. 1
4 common gestures France In France, it is common to greet with a kiss on both cheeks. 1
5 common gestures Slavic countries In Slavic countries, it is common to greet with a firm handshake and direct eye contact. 1
6 common gestures South Africa In South Africa, it is common for people to greet with a handshake and/or hug as part of their common gestures. 1
7 common gestures Southeast Asian countries In Southeast Asian countries, it is common to greet with a wai gesture (placing palms together). 1
8 common gestures Taiwan In Taiwan, it is common to greet with a slight nod or bow. 1