# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
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1 | greeting with a kiss | Japan | In Japanese culture, kissing as a greeting gesture is uncommon and bowing is the traditional form of respect. | 6 |
2 | greeting with a kiss | Mediterranean countries | Kissing as a greeting is common and expected in Mediterranean countries. | 1 |
3 | greeting with a kiss | NATO member states | In NATO member states, the cultural greeting of kissing is typically reserved for close friends and family and varies by region. | 1 |