concept   greetings
culture   India
statement   In India, greeting customs differ by region, with 'namaste' and hand gestures being common forms of respect.
11 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 greeting India Greeting with a 'namaste' and joining palms together 1
2 greeting India Namaste, a gesture of respect with folded hands, is a common form of greeting 1
3 greeting India May involve placing palms together and bowing slightly as a form of respect 1
4 greeting India Greeting elders and important figures with a 'namaste' and a slight bow is a sign of respect 1
5 greetings India Formal greetings with folded hands or a slight bow are more common, especially in traditional settings 1
6 greetings India Greeting with 'Namaste' is common, along with other regional greetings 1
7 greetings India Greetings often involve joining palms together in a 'namaste' gesture, particularly in formal settings. 1
8 greetings India Greetings often involve physical contact such as placing palms together in a 'namaste' gesture 1
9 greetings India Cultural norms include specific gestures or verbal expressions to show respect and politeness in greetings 1
10 greetings India Varies greatly by region, with different languages and customs influencing greetings 1
11 greetings India Handshakes and hugs are common forms of greeting, especially in informal settings 1