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1 greetings Western cultures In Western cultures, a handshake is a common and respectful way to greet someone. 63
2 greetings Japan In Japan, bowing is a traditional and respectful form of greeting, with varying depths and durations. 38
3 greetings Japan In Japan, bowing is a traditional and respectful form of greeting used in formal and social events. 27
4 greetings South Korea In South Korean culture, bowing is a common and respectful form of greeting that emphasizes non-physical contact and shows respect. 27
5 greetings United States In the United States, handshakes are a common form of greeting, particularly in formal situations, while respecting personal space. 25
6 greetings United States In the United States, greetings typically involve handshakes in professional and social settings, and hugs and kisses are common among close relationships. 23
7 greetings East Asian cultures In East Asian cultures, bowing is a common form of greeting to show respect and maintain social harmony. 18
8 greetings Middle Eastern Middle Eastern greetings often involve warm embraces, cheek-kissing, and friendly inquiries about well-being, with gender-specific customs. 17
9 greetings South Korea In South Korean culture, bowing is a common and respectful form of greeting that expresses varying levels of respect. 14
10 greetings India In India, greeting customs differ by region, with 'namaste' and hand gestures being common forms of respect. 11
11 greetings France In France, cheek-kissing is a common form of greeting, even in formal settings. 10
12 greetings Europe In Europe, greetings typically involve handshakes or cheek-kissing, which vary between different countries. 9
13 greetings Traditional African cultures Traditional African greetings often involve warm physical contact and inquiries about well-being and family. 9
14 greetings Australia In Australia, greetings are casual and informal, often featuring the use of 'G'day' and casual gestures to convey friendliness. 6
15 greetings East African cultures In East African cultures, greetings involve warm physical contact and friendly conversation, often with multiple handshakes. 6
16 greetings Italy In Italy, cheek kissing is a common and friendly greeting gesture. 6
17 greetings Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabia, greetings are formal and respectful, often involving handshakes and gender-segregated interactions. 6
18 greetings Asian cultures In Asian cultures, bowing or nodding is a common form of greeting as a sign of respect. 5
19 greetings Germany In Germany, the handshake is a common and professional form of greeting. 5
20 greetings Maori In Maori culture, the traditional greeting involves pressing noses (hongi) as a sign of respect. 5
21 greetings North American North American greetings typically involve a handshake and are often brief and casual. 5
22 greetings Zimbabwe In Zimbabwe, greetings involve handshakes, extended interactions, and respect for elders and authority figures. 5
23 greetings China In Chinese culture, bowing or nodding is a traditional form of greeting to show respect and politeness. 4
24 greetings Eastern countries In Eastern countries, bowing or nodding is a traditional respectful greeting, often accompanied by inquiries about health and family. 4
25 greetings Pakistan In Pakistan, greetings are conveyed with formal and respectful gestures like folded hands and slight bowing. 4
26 greetings Roman In Roman culture, kissing on the cheeks is a common and respectful greeting. 4
27 greetings Sweden In Sweden, greetings are characterized by minimal physical contact, formal equality, and informal, egalitarian interactions. 4
28 greetings Uganda In Uganda, greetings typically include handshakes and traditional expressions. 4
29 greetings Arabian Peninsula In the Arabian Peninsula, greetings may involve cheek kisses, lingering handshakes, and gender-specific customs. 3
30 greetings Christian countries In Christian countries, handshakes are a common form of greeting with verbal exchanges being the standard practice. 3
31 greetings Conservative cultures Conservative cultures emphasize formal and respectful greetings with physical contact and gender-specific etiquette. 3
32 greetings Everyday conversation Greeting customs differ based on relationships and cultural context. 3
33 greetings Korean In Korean culture, bowing is a common and respectful greeting gesture. 3
34 greetings South African In South African culture, informal greetings commonly include 'Howzit' or 'Hey' with handshakes and inquiries about well-being. 3
35 greetings Vietnam In Vietnam, greetings are formal and involve gestures like double-handed handshakes and exchanging business cards. 3
36 greetings Australia Australian greetings are characterized by informality and typically involve a handshake or a hug. 2
37 greetings British royal ceremonies Bowing or curtsying is a common form of respect in British royal ceremonies. 2
38 greetings Canada In Canada, handshakes and kissing on the cheek are common forms of greeting. 2
39 greetings Chadian culture In Chadian culture, handshakes and warm verbal greetings are customary as a sign of respect. 2
40 greetings Hebrew culture In Hebrew culture, greetings often include physical gestures such as handshakes or cheek kisses. 2
41 greetings Indigenous cultures of North America Traditional Indigenous greetings in North America often involve cultural customs like gift exchange or physical gestures. 2
42 greetings Islam in the Middle East In Middle Eastern Islamic culture, greetings typically involve the phrase "As-salamu alaykum" and physical contact such as handshakes and hugs. 2
43 greetings Italian-speaking countries In Italian-speaking countries, cheek kisses are a common greeting, even in formal situations. 2
44 greetings Kenya In Kenya and Nigeria, warm embraces and handshakes are common forms of greeting. 2
45 greetings Online communities Online communities have culturally diverse greeting customs including variations in gestures and eye contact. 2
46 greetings Polynesian In Polynesian culture, pressing noses or foreheads is a common form of greeting. 2
47 greetings Russia In Russia, greetings involve physical contact such as kissing on the cheek or a firm handshake. 2
48 greetings Southeast Asian Southeast Asian greetings prioritize politeness, respect, and often include a slight bow or joining of hands. 2
49 greetings Sunni Muslim In Sunni Muslim culture, greetings typically involve exchanging "As-salamu alaykum" and physical gestures. 2
50 greetings Zulu culture Zulu greetings involve traditional handshakes and phrases like 'Sawubona'. 2
51 greetings casual culture In casual culture, informal greetings and use of first names are common. 2
52 greetings cross-cultural Greetings in cross-cultural situations can vary in formality and may involve handshakes, hugs, or informal language. 2
53 greetings diplomatic cultures Greeting in diplomatic cultures is often formal and based on status with customs like handshakes with eye contact. 2
54 greetings etiquette Proper greetings are crucial for demonstrating respect and building connections in social interactions. 2
55 greetings global Greeting customs vary based on formality and cultural norms in global culture. 2
56 greetings northern culture In northern cultures, greetings often involve handshakes and maintaining personal space. 2
57 greetings Angolan In Angolan culture, greetings often involve physical contact such as handshakes, hugs, or cheek kisses, emphasizing warmth and personal connections. 1
58 greetings Christian or Western cultures In Christian or Western cultures, greetings often involve handshakes or cheek-kissing. 1
59 greetings Contemporary United States In contemporary United States culture, greetings are often informal and may include hugging or a light pat on the back. 1
60 greetings Eastern Orthodox Church in Greece In Eastern Orthodox Church in Greece, kissing on both cheeks is a common form of greeting among friends and family. 1
61 greetings European countries Handshakes are a common greeting in European countries, with variations in firmness and cheek kisses in some regions. 1
62 greetings Everyday life in most countries In most countries, it is customary to greet with a kiss on the cheek as part of everyday life. 1
63 greetings French In French culture, greetings typically involve light cheek-kissing and the use of 'Bonjour' and 'Bonsoir' depending on the time of day. 1
64 greetings Indian In Indian culture, greetings involve gestures such as joining palms together and a slight bow, or the 'namaste' gesture. 1
65 greetings Indigenous cultures In Indigenous cultures, greetings often involve physical touch and embraces. 1
66 greetings Inland African regions In inland African regions, greetings often involve extended handshakes,embraces, or traditional verbal exchanges. 1
67 greetings Islamic world In the Islamic world, greetings may involve shaking hands, verbal salutations, and placing the right hand over the heart. 1
68 greetings Levantine countries In Levantine countries, kisses on the cheek are frequently used as a common greeting. 1
69 greetings Local cultures In many European countries, it is customary to greet with a kiss on the cheek. 1
70 greetings Mainland United States In Mainland United States, informal greetings like 'hi' and 'hello' are widely used. 1
71 greetings Mauritanian In Mauritanian culture, handshakes are common for greetings, but public displays of physical affection are less common. 1
72 greetings Moroccan Moroccan greetings commonly involve multiple cheek kisses, especially among friends and family. 1
73 greetings Most countries In most countries, handshakes are a common form of greeting. 1
74 greetings Namibian In Namibian culture, the common greeting gesture is a handshake. 1
75 greetings Neutral countries In neutral countries, greetings are typically brief and may involve a handshake or nod of the head. 1
76 greetings North African countries In North African countries, greetings often include multiple kiss greetings on the cheeks, especially between people of the same gender. 1
77 greetings North Macedonian In North Macedonian culture, kissing on the cheeks is a common form of greeting. 1
78 greetings Northern European culture In Northern European culture, greetings often involve a firm handshake and maintaining personal space. 1
79 greetings Progressive culture Progressive culture encourages informal and casual greetings with less emphasis on physical contact and formality. 1
80 greetings Romania In Romanian culture, shaking hands is the standard greeting and cheek-kissing is reserved for close friends and family. 1
81 greetings Safari regions In safari regions, greetings often involve handshakes or nods. 1
82 greetings Shakespearean culture In Shakespearean culture, greetings typically involved bowing, curtsying, and verbal expressions of respect and courtesy, especially in formal settings. 1
83 greetings Sikhism In Sikh culture, common forms of greeting include hugs and the use of 'Sat Sri Akal' (blessings of truth). 1
84 greetings Small communities In small communities, greetings often involve hugs or kisses on the cheek. 1
85 greetings Somali In Somali culture, greetings involve handshakes, embracing, and the common phrase 'salaam alaykum' meaning 'peace be upon you'. 1
86 greetings South America In South American culture, warm hugs and cheek kisses are common greetings among friends and family. 1
87 greetings Swazi people The Swazi people emphasize warmth and friendliness in their greetings, often involving clasping hands and a light handshake. 1
88 greetings Terranova In Terranova culture, it is common to greet friends and family with a warm hug. 1
89 greetings Traditional Arabic culture In Traditional Arabic culture, close acquaintances commonly greet each other with multiple kisses on the cheeks. 1
90 greetings Traditional ceremonies Formal and traditional greetings with specific rituals are expected in traditional ceremonies. 1
91 greetings Vietnam In Vietnam, a bow or nod is a culturally respectful greeting. 1
92 greetings Western pop culture In Western pop culture, handshakes are a common form of greeting. 1
93 greetings Yoruba tradition in Nigeria In Yoruba tradition in Nigeria, respectful greetings often involve prostration or kneeling. 1
94 greetings Yugoslavia In Yugoslavia, greetings typically involve a handshake and may include a kiss on the cheek for close friends and family. 1
95 greetings big cities In big cities, greetings often involve a handshake or nod. 1
96 greetings formal culture In formal culture, formal greetings like 'Good morning' or 'How do you do?' are expected. 1
97 greetings natural language processing It is important for conversational agents to be able to process and generate polite and context-appropriate greetings. 1
98 greetings standard culture In standard culture, handshakes and hugs are common forms of greeting. 1
99 greetings worldwide Handshakes or nods are common greetings in many cultures worldwide. 1