concept   greeting

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Cultures (64) Germany (1) Japanese (1) United Kingdom (1) Rwanda (1) Thailand (1) German (1) Maasai culture in East Africa (1) South Asia (1) Tropical countries (1) Western culture (1) global (1) Bangladeshi (1) Brazil (1) Congo (1) Guinea (1) Haiti (1) Hindu influenced cultures (1) Indonesia (1) Middle Eastern (1) Pacific Islands (1) South Asian (1) Southern cultures (1) Ukraine (1) Afghanistan (1) African savannah tribes (1) Amazonian culture (1) Central European countries (1) Chile (1) Chinese (1) Christian majority countries (1) Conservative religious communities (1) Finland (1) Forest culture (1) Himalayan cultures (1) Ibo culture in Nigeria (1) Indigenous cultures of Australia (1) Islamic countries (1) Jewish American (1) Maasai tribe in Tanzania (1) Maharashtrian (1) Modern culture (1) Mozambican (1) Muay Thai (1) Myanmar (1) Nepalese (1) New Zealand (1) Nigeria (1) Northern India (1) Norway (1) Pakistani culture (1) Philippine (1) Reunion (1) Spain (1) Traditional African stick-fighting (1) UAE (1) cold climates (1) common language (1) equestrian cultures (1) individualistic (1) maritime (1) rural village culture (1) societal (1) traditional culture (1) urban street culture (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 greeting Germany In Germany, a common form of greeting is a handshake. 23
2 greeting Japanese In Japanese culture, bowing is a common and respectful form of greeting that reflects social status. 14
3 greeting United Kingdom Handshakes are a common and formal form of greeting in the United Kingdom. 14
4 greeting Rwanda In Rwanda, greetings often involve handshakes, hugs, and traditional verbal expressions of respect. 6
5 greeting Thailand In Thailand, the traditional greeting is the 'wai' gesture, with hands together and a slight bow. 4
6 greeting German Handshake is a common form of greeting in German culture. 3
7 greeting Maasai culture in East Africa In Maasai culture, greetings involve handshakes or embraces and sometimes include spitting on hands. 3
8 greeting South Asia In South Asian culture, greetings often involve physical touch and are more prolonged, often accompanied by 'Namaste' or 'Salaam'. 3
9 greeting Tropical countries In tropical countries, hugs and kisses on the cheek are common forms of greeting. 3
10 greeting Western culture In Western culture, people greet with a handshake and respond with 'hello' or 'hi'. 3
11 greeting global The handshake is a widely used form of greeting across global cultures. 3
12 greeting Bangladeshi In Bangladeshi culture, greetings often involve a gesture of respect, such as a nod or 'namaste'. 2
13 greeting Brazil In Brazil, greetings commonly include hugs or cheek kisses, even among acquaintances. 2
14 greeting Congo In Congo, greetings often involve a prolonged handshake and inquiries about well-being or family. 2
15 greeting Guinea In Guinea, greetings commonly involve physical contact, such as multiple kisses on the cheek. 2
16 greeting Haiti In Haiti, cheek kisses are a common greeting gesture. 2
17 greeting Hindu influenced cultures In Hindu influenced cultures, the traditional greeting is to fold hands and say namaste. 2
18 greeting Indonesia In Indonesia, there are various forms of physical greetings used in different regions. 2
19 greeting Middle Eastern In Middle Eastern culture, warm physical greetings and well-wishes are common as part of hospitality. 2
20 greeting Pacific Islands Traditional nose-to-nose and 'bula' greetings are customary in Pacific Island countries. 2
21 greeting South Asian In South Asian culture, greetings often involve folded hands and a respectful gesture like 'Namaste' or 'Salaam'. 2
22 greeting Southern cultures In Southern cultures, hugging or kissing on the cheek is a common greeting gesture. 2
23 greeting Ukraine In Ukraine, greetings are important and consist of a firm handshake and direct eye contact. 2
24 greeting Afghanistan In Afghanistan, greetings involve a slight nod and placing a hand over the heart. 1
25 greeting African savannah tribes In African savannah tribes, greeting with a handshake or a hug is common. 1
26 greeting Amazonian culture In Amazonian culture, greetings involve an exchange of breath. 1
27 greeting Central European countries Handshake is a common form of greeting in Central European countries in both formal and informal situations. 1
28 greeting Chile In Chile, kissing on the cheek is a common greeting gesture. 1
29 greeting Chinese In Chinese culture, bowing is a respectful greeting gesture. 1
30 greeting Christian majority countries In Christian majority countries, greeting customs may involve verbal greetings or handshakes, with physical contact being less common and varying based on individual preferences. 1
31 greeting Conservative religious communities In conservative religious communities, gender-segregated greetings and limited physical contact are practiced. 1
32 greeting Finland In Finland, greetings are typically brief and involve minimal physical contact like a handshake. 1
33 greeting Forest culture In Forest culture, it is customary to exchange gifts when greeting someone. 1
34 greeting Himalayan cultures The Namaste gesture is a traditional greeting in Himalayan cultures. 1
35 greeting Ibo culture in Nigeria In Ibo culture in Nigeria, the common form of greeting is a handshake. 1
36 greeting Indigenous cultures of Australia In Indigenous Australian cultures, greeting involves an exchange of 'yarning' and storytelling. 1
37 greeting Islamic countries In Islamic countries, it is common to greet with a handshake and direct eye contact. 1
38 greeting Jewish American In Jewish American culture, greetings often involve a hug or a kiss on the cheek. 1
39 greeting Maasai tribe in Tanzania Traditional Maasai greeting in Tanzania involves spitting on palms and shaking hands. 1
40 greeting Maharashtrian Maharashtrian culture traditionally uses the 'Namaskar' gesture as a greeting. 1
41 greeting Modern culture In modern culture, greetings often involve handshakes or hugs. 1
42 greeting Mozambican In Mozambican culture, greetings often involve a warm embrace and a kiss on the cheek. 1
43 greeting Muay Thai In Muay Thai culture, the traditional greeting is the Wai, a prayer-like gesture. 1
44 greeting Myanmar In Myanmar, it is common to greet with a slight bow and a simple 'Mingalabar' (hello). 1
45 greeting Nepalese In Nepalese culture, the respectful greeting is "Namaste" with palms together and a slight bow. 1
46 greeting New Zealand Traditional Maori greeting in New Zealand involves touching noses and foreheads. 1
47 greeting Nigeria In Nigeria and Kenya, greetings typically involve a warm hug or handshake. 1
48 greeting Northern India In Northern India, greetings typically involve placing hands together and a slight bow. 1
49 greeting Norway In Norway, greetings are typically brief and involve minimal physical contact, such as a handshake. 1
50 greeting Pakistani culture In Pakistani culture, it is common to greet with a warm handshake. 1
51 greeting Philippine In Philippine culture, it is common to greet with a handshake or 'mano' gesture. 1
52 greeting Reunion In Reunion, it is common to greet with a kiss on the cheek. 1
53 greeting Spain In Spain, it is common to greet acquaintances with a hug or a kiss on the cheek. 1
54 greeting Traditional African stick-fighting In Traditional African stick-fighting culture, greetings may include complex stick movements and body language. 1
55 greeting UAE In the UAE, it is common for men and women to avoid physical contact when greeting each other. 1
56 greeting cold climates Handshake is a common greeting in cultures in cold climates. 1
57 greeting common language Handshake is a common greeting gesture across cultures with a common language. 1
58 greeting equestrian cultures In equestrian cultures, the traditional greeting gesture is the mounted salute. 1
59 greeting individualistic In individualistic cultures, casual and informal greetings are commonly used. 1
60 greeting maritime On small islands or boats in maritime culture, people greet each other with a wave or nod. 1
61 greeting rural village culture In rural village culture, greetings often involve physical touch, such as hugs or kisses on the cheek. 1
62 greeting societal In traditional societies, formal and respectful greetings are of great importance. 1
63 greeting traditional culture In traditional cultures, greetings may involve bowing, hand gestures, or other traditional forms of greeting. 1
64 greeting urban street culture In urban street culture, handshakes or daps are common greetings. 1