concept   greeting customs
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, bowing is the traditional and respectful greeting, and is often used instead of shaking hands in formal and business settings.

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