concept   wai greeting

6 commonsense assertions
Cultures (6) Thailand (1) Brazil (1) France (1) Japan (1) Russia (1) Theravada Buddhist countries (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 wai greeting Thailand The wai greeting is a traditional and respectful form of greeting in Thai culture, used to show respect and gratitude. 5
2 wai greeting Brazil The wai greeting is not commonly used in Brazil, where hugs and handshakes are more popular. 1
3 wai greeting France In France, the wai greeting is not a customary way of greeting, with a kiss on the cheek or a handshake being more common. 1
4 wai greeting Japan In Japanese culture, the wai greeting is not traditional, as bowing is the customary form of showing respect. 1
5 wai greeting Russia In Russia, the customary greeting is a firm handshake, not the wai greeting. 1
6 wai greeting Theravada Buddhist countries The wai, a gesture of respect, is a common form of greeting in Theravada Buddhist countries. 1