concept   greeting customs

15 commonsense assertions
Cultures (15) France (1) Western countries (1) Japan (1) Ukraine (1) Latin American countries (1) New Zealand (1) United Kingdom (1) South Africa (1) Taiwan (1) North Africa (1) Jewish communities (1) Maasai tribe in Kenya (1) Mexico (1) Middle Eastern cultures (1) Metropolitan cities (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 greeting customs France In France, cheek kissing (la bise) is a common form of greeting, with the number of kisses varying by region. 20
2 greeting customs Western countries In Western countries, handshakes and light hugs are common forms of greeting. 19
3 greeting customs Japan In Japan, bowing is the traditional and respectful greeting, and is often used instead of shaking hands in formal and business settings. 8
4 greeting customs Ukraine In Ukraine, greetings often involve strong, warm hugs and firm handshakes to show affection and closeness. 8
5 greeting customs Latin American countries In Latin American countries, warm greetings often involve physical contact such as hugging and cheek kissing. 7
6 greeting customs New Zealand In New Zealand, greeting customs often include the traditional Maori greeting 'hongi' and emphasize informality and friendliness. 7
7 greeting customs United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, handshakes are the standard and professional form of greeting, with informality in many settings. 7
8 greeting customs South Africa Traditional greeting customs in South Africa include nose touching, pressing foreheads, and a Maori greeting called 'hongi'. 6
9 greeting customs Taiwan In Taiwan, greetings typically involve a nod or slight bow, with handshakes reserved for formal situations. 4
10 greeting customs North Africa In North African culture, greetings typically involve physical contact such as hugs, kisses, or handshakes. 3
11 greeting customs Jewish communities In Jewish communities, greeting customs may include physical contact and traditional phrases such as 'Shalom'. 2
12 greeting customs Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya has unique physical greeting gestures and movements. 2
13 greeting customs Mexico In Mexico, greetings usually involve warm embraces and physical contact to convey friendliness and closeness. 2
14 greeting customs Middle Eastern cultures Middle Eastern cultures have specific norms for greetings and nonverbal communication. 2
15 greeting customs Metropolitan cities In metropolitan cities, greetings often consist of a nod or handshake rather than using names. 1