concept   shaking
culture   Eastern
statement   In Eastern cultures, bowing or nodding is preferred over shaking hands in formal settings.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 shaking Eastern countries Bowing is a traditional and respectful greeting, often used instead of shaking hands in formal and business settings. 1
2 shaking Eastern cultures Shaking hands is less common, and other forms of greeting such as bowing or nodding may be preferred in Eastern cultures. 1