concept   salute
culture   Italy
statement   In Italy, it is common to greet friends and family with a kiss on the cheeks as a salute.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 salute Italy Saluting is a common greeting gesture among friends and acquaintances, often accompanied by kissing on the cheeks. 1
2 salute Italy In these cultures, kissing on the cheeks as a greeting is more common than saluting, especially in social settings. 1
3 salute Italy Often used as a formal greeting in civilian and military contexts 1
4 salute Italy Saluting with a kiss on the cheeks is a common way of greeting friends and family, often done when meeting or departing. 1