concept   greeting etiquette
culture   Middle East
statement   In Middle Eastern culture, greeting etiquette involves multiple courteous exchanges and may include physical contact.
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1 bodily contact in greetings Middle East Handshakes are common in greetings, often accompanied by direct eye contact 1
2 cultural greetings Middle Eastern countries Namaste or similar gestures are common greetings, often accompanied by a slight bow 1
3 customary greeting Middle Eastern countries Kissing on the cheek as a greeting gesture is common 1
4 customary greetings Middle East Greeting with a verbal salutation is important and often involves multiple kisses on the cheek 1
5 daily greetings Middle East Common to greet with 'As-salamu alaykum' meaning 'Peace be upon you', often accompanied by a handshake or placing the right hand over the heart 1
6 etiquette for greetings Middle East It is customary to greet with a series of verbal exchanges expressing well-being and respect before moving on to other topics. 1
7 formal greeting Middle East Exchange of pleasantries and inquiries about well-being is a crucial part of formal greeting 1
8 gesture of greeting Middle East Greeting with a hand over the heart is a common gesture 1
9 greeting customs Middle East Often involve a warm and friendly embrace or a kiss on the cheek among close friends and family members. 1
10 greeting etiquette Middle East Greetings involve multiple courteous exchanges and may include physical contact 1
11 greeting etiquette Middle Eastern countries Men and women may not physically greet each other in public. 1
12 greeting gestures Middle East Greeting with folded hands (Namaste) is a customary gesture 1
13 greeting gestures at events Middle Eastern countries Namaste or Salaam with folded hands is a common form of greeting at events. 1
14 hand greetings Middle Eastern countries Physical contact between unrelated individuals of the opposite gender is generally avoided in traditional greetings. 1
15 manner of greeting Middle East Common to greet with multiple kisses on the cheek and embrace 1
16 mode of greeting Middle East Greeting with a friendly embrace or multiple kisses on the cheek 1
17 physical contact in greetings Middle East Cheek kissing is a common greeting gesture among friends and family, often varying by the number of kisses on each cheek. 1
18 physical contact in greetings Middle Eastern cultures More common to have warm and affectionate physical contact as a part of greetings 1
19 physical greetings Middle East Two or three kisses on the cheeks is a common form of greeting 1
20 physical greetings Middle Eastern countries Greeting with a kiss on the cheek 1
21 social greetings Middle East Greeting with a friendly hug between people of the same gender is common 1