concept   physical contact
culture   South Africa
statement   In South African culture, physical contact and bodily gestures are used to show closeness and approval.
3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 appropriateness of physical contact South Africa Physical contact in greetings is often warm and may include hugs, especially among close friends and family within the same gender. 1
2 bodily gestures South Africa Using the thumbs-up gesture as a positive signal or sign of approval 1
3 physical contact South Africa Physical contact such as holding hands or putting an arm around a friend's shoulder is a common way of expressing closeness. 1