concept   greetings etiquette
culture   China
statement   In China, greetings involve a slight nod, bow, or offering business cards, reflecting formality and respect.
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1 bodily contact in greetings China Handshakes are used in formal greetings, while hugs are reserved for close friends and family 1
2 bodily contact in greetings China Formal greetings often involve a polite bow and minimal physical contact 1
3 customary greetings China Greeting with a slight nod or bow is customary 1
4 daily greetings China Common to greet with 'Nǐ hǎo' (你好) which means 'Hello' or 'How are you' 1
5 etiquette for greetings China Addressing someone using their title and family name is a sign of respect in formal greetings. 1
6 formal greeting China Offering and receiving business cards is a customary part of formal greeting 1
7 formality in greetings China Formality is important, with use of titles and respectful language in traditional greetings 1
8 greeting customs China Often involve a nod or a slight bow as a sign of politeness and respect. 1
9 greeting customs China May include the offering of a business card with both hands as a sign of respect and formality. 1
10 greeting gestures at events China Nodding or slight bowing is a common form of greeting at events. 1
11 greetings in the workplace China A slight bow or nod is a common form of greeting in the workplace, showing politeness and respect. 1
12 hand greetings China Shaking hands with both hands or offering a slight bow along with the handshake is a sign of extra respect. 1
13 interpersonal greetings China A nod or slight bow is a polite and common greeting gesture 1
14 manner of greeting China Common to greet with a nod or a handshake 1
15 physical contact in greetings China Physical contact is minimal in initial greetings, with a nod or slight bow being more common. 1
16 physical greetings China Namaste or a slight bow with hands together is a common form of greeting 1
17 social greetings China Namaste or similar forms of respectful gestures are commonly used 1