concept   salutation

18 commonsense assertions
Cultures (18) Japan (1) United States (1) China (1) France (1) Ghana (1) India (1) Middle East (1) Nigeria (1) United Kingdom (1) Brazil (1) Germany (1) New Zealand (1) Norway (1) South Africa (1) Sweden (1) Switzerland (1) Western cultures (1) Yoga practitioners in India (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 salutation Japan In Japan, bowing is the customary form of salutation, particularly in formal situations. 3
2 salutation United States In the United States, salutations often involve shaking hands in different situations. 3
3 salutation China In China, a customary salutation gesture is a respectful bow or nod with folded hands. 2
4 salutation France In France, cheek kissing is a common salutation among friends and family. 2
5 salutation Ghana In Ghana, greetings are typically warm and include handshakes, hugs, or pats on the back. 2
6 salutation India In India, common salutation gestures include 'namaste' and 'salaam' accompanied by a slight bow. 2
7 salutation Middle East In the Middle East, it is common to greet others with 'namaste' or 'salam' and a slight bow. 2
8 salutation Nigeria In Nigeria, the common salutation includes a warm handshake, pleasantries, and a slight hug among friends. 2
9 salutation United Kingdom In the UK, salutations often involve formal gestures such as shaking hands or military protocols. 2
10 salutation Brazil In Brazil, hugging is a common and friendly form of salutation even when meeting someone for the first time. 1
11 salutation Germany In Germany, a firm handshake with direct eye contact is a common and expected form of salutation. 1
12 salutation New Zealand In New Zealand, the traditional Maori hongi is a customary form of greeting involving the pressing of noses. 1
13 salutation Norway In Norway, maintaining personal space during greetings with a nod or slight wave is considered respectful. 1
14 salutation South Africa In South African culture, the traditional Maori hongi is a customary form of greeting and salutation. 1
15 salutation Sweden In Swedish culture, maintaining personal space during greetings with a nod or slight wave is the respectful salutation. 1
16 salutation Switzerland In Switzerland, a firm handshake with direct eye contact is a common and expected form of salutation. 1
17 salutation Western cultures In Western cultures, greetings commonly involve physical contact like handshakes or hugs. 1
18 salutation Yoga practitioners in India Yoga practitioners in India commonly greet each other with "Namaste" and a gesture of respect, pressing their hands together and bowing slightly. 1