concept   physical touch
culture   Western cultures
statement   In Western cultures, physical touch through handshakes and hugs is a common way to greet and show affection to close friends and family.
10 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bodily gestures Western countries Hugging and kissing on the cheek as a form of greeting or showing affection 1
2 bodily orifice Western culture Kissing on the cheek as a common form of greeting 1
3 physical contact Western countries Handshakes and hugs are common greetings 1
4 physical contact Western cultures Hugging and kissing on the cheek as a greeting is common among friends and family 1
5 physical contact Western cultures Physical contact such as hugging and kissing on the cheek as a greeting is common among close friends and family. 1
6 physical touch Western culture Casual hugs or handshakes are common as greetings or signs of affection. 1
7 touch Western countries Hugging and handshakes are common greetings and signs of affection in social interactions. 1
8 touch Western countries Physical touch such as hugging and handshakes is common for greeting and showing affection. 1
9 touch Western countries Handshakes are a common form of greeting and sign of respect. 1
10 touching Western cultures Handshakes and light hugs are common greetings and expressions of affection. 1