concept   physical contact in greetings
culture   Brazil
statement   In Brazil, hugging and cheek kissing are common greetings used for warmth and affection in social and workplace settings.
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1 customary greetings Brazil Greetings often involve hugging and kissing on the cheek 1
2 daily greetings Brazil Kissing on the cheek and hugging is a common form of daily greeting among friends and family members 1
3 formality in greetings Brazil Greetings tend to be warm and affectionate, with hugs and physical contact being common 1
4 gesture of greeting Argentina Cheek kissing is a common gesture of greeting 1
5 gesture of greeting Brazil Cheek kissing is a common gesture of greeting 1
6 greeting customs Brazil Often involve a warm and heartfelt embrace, sometimes combined with a kiss on the cheek among friends and family. 1
7 greeting gestures Argentina Hugging and backslapping are commonly used as greeting gestures 1
8 greeting gestures Brazil Hugging and backslapping are commonly used as greeting gestures 1
9 greeting gestures at events Argentina Kissing on the cheeks is a common form of greeting at social events. 1
10 greeting gestures at events Brazil A strong handshake and a kiss on the cheek is a common form of greeting at events. 1
11 greeting gestures at events Portugal A strong handshake and a kiss on the cheek is a common form of greeting at events. 1
12 greetings in the workplace Argentina Hugs and kisses on the cheek are common forms of greeting in the workplace, reflecting warmth and friendliness. 1
13 greetings in the workplace Brazil Hugs and kisses on the cheek are common forms of greeting in the workplace, reflecting warmth and friendliness. 1
14 hand greetings Brazil Greeting with kisses or cheek-to-cheek embraces is common among close friends and family. 1
15 interpersonal greetings Brazil Hugging and kissing on the cheek are typical greetings among close acquaintances 1
16 manner of greeting Brazil Common to greet with a kiss on the cheek or a warm embrace 1
17 mode of greeting Brazil Greeting with a warm hug or a kiss on the cheek 1
18 physical contact in greetings Brazil Hugging and cheek kissing are common greeting gestures, varying by the region in Italy and by the number of kisses in Brazil. 1
19 social greetings Brazil A warm and close embrace with a kiss on the cheek is a common greeting among close friends and family 1
20 traditional greetings Brazil Kiss on the cheek as a common greeting 1