concept   physical contact
culture   United States
statement   In the US, physical contact such as hugging and handshakes is a common and affectionate form of greeting.
13 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 appropriateness of physical contact United States Hugging and kissing on the cheek as a greeting among close friends and family members is common and acceptable. 1
2 bodily contact US Common in social interactions and greetings 1
3 bodily gestures United States Hugging and kissing on the cheek as a form of greeting or showing affection 1
4 physical contact U.S. Handshakes are common greetings 1
5 physical contact US Physical contact such as hugging and handshakes is a common form of greeting and affection. 1
6 physical touch United States Hugging and kissing is a common way of greeting friends and family members. 1
7 touch United States Hugging or shaking hands is a common way of greeting people. 1
8 touch United States Hugging and handshakes are common greetings and signs of affection in social interactions. 1
9 touch United States Physical touch is often used to express affection or intimacy. 1
10 touch United States Physical touch such as hugging and handshakes is common for greeting and showing affection. 1
11 touch United States Handshakes are a common form of greeting and sign of respect. 1
12 touching US Common form of greeting and physical expression of affection 1
13 touching United States Appropriate to shake hands when meeting someone for the first time 1