concept   greeting etiquette
culture   India
statement   In India, 'Namaste' with folded hands is a commonly used and respectful greeting.
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1 bodily contact in greetings India Greetings often involve placing palms together in a prayer-like gesture, without physical contact 1
2 cultural greetings India Namaste or similar gestures are common greetings, often accompanied by a slight bow 1
3 customary greetings India Greeting with folded hands (namaste) is common 1
4 daily greetings India Common to greet with 'Namaste' or 'Namaskar', with folded hands as a sign of respect 1
5 etiquette for greetings India Greeting with the Namaste gesture, a slight bow with the palms pressed together, is a common and respectful form of greeting. 1
6 formal greeting India Traditional 'namaste' as a common form of greeting 1
7 formal greeting India Exchange of pleasantries and inquiries about well-being is a crucial part of formal greeting 1
8 formality in greetings India Formal and respectful greetings are important, often involving gestures of respect such as folded hands 1
9 gesture of greeting India Greeting with a slight bow and placing palms together (Namaste) is a common gesture 1
10 greeting customs India In India, customary greetings often involve the folding of hands in the 'namaste' gesture, which is accompanied by a verbal greeting or a respectful bow. 1
11 greeting customs India Often involve a warm and friendly embrace or a kiss on the cheek among close friends and family members. 1
12 greeting etiquette India Greetings often involve placing the palms together in front of the chest, known as 'Namaste'. 1
13 greeting gestures India Greeting with folded hands (Namaste) is a customary gesture 1
14 greeting gestures at events India Namaste or Salaam with folded hands is a common form of greeting at events. 1
15 greetings in the workplace India Greeting with 'Namaste' or folding hands is a common form of greeting in the workplace, showing respect and cultural tradition. 1
16 hand greetings India The traditional greeting involves pressing the palms together in a prayer-like gesture, known as 'namaste' or 'salaam'. 1
17 interpersonal greetings India Namaste, with folded hands, is a traditional and respectful form of greeting 1
18 manner of greeting India Common to greet with a 'namaste' by pressing palms together and bowing slightly 1
19 mode of greeting India Greeting with a respectful gesture of folding hands and a slight bow (Namaste) 1
20 physical contact in greetings India Greetings typically involve placing the palms together in front of the chest and bowing slightly, called 'Namaste' in India and a similar gesture in Pakistan. 1
21 physical greetings India Physical contact for greetings, such as hugging or kissing, may not be as common and can vary based on regional customs. 1
22 physical greetings India Namaste or a slight bow with hands together is a common form of greeting 1
23 social greetings India Namaste or similar forms of respectful gestures are commonly used 1
24 social greetings India The gesture of 'namaste' with hands together and a slight bow is a traditional greeting 1