concept   greeting gestures
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, bowing is the traditional and respectful form of greeting, while shaking hands is less common.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 shake Korea In formal settings, a gentle and respectful bow is the preferred greeting rather than a handshake. 1
2 shake Korea Shaking hands is less common and bowing is the more traditional and respectful gesture of greeting. 1
3 shaking South Korea Bowing is a traditional and respectful greeting gesture, while shaking hands is less common. 1
4 shaking hands Korea Not a common greeting, as bowing is the traditional and respectful way to greet others. 1
5 shaking hands South Korea Less common form of greeting, as bowing is the traditional and respectful way to greet others. 1
6 shaking hands South Korea Less common in traditional greetings; bowing is a more typical and formal way of greeting 1
7 shaking hands South Korea Less common form of greeting, bowing is preferred 1
8 shaking hands South Korea Less common form of greeting; bowing is more prevalent 1