concept   traditional greetings and physical contact
culture   Middle Eastern culture
statement   In Middle Eastern culture, traditional greetings and physical contact are influenced by gender and social norms.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 handshake Middle Eastern culture More common between members of the same gender, less common between members of opposite genders 1
2 handshakes Middle East Generally not appropriate between people of opposite genders 1
3 holding hands Middle East Considered inappropriate for unmarried couples to hold hands in public 1
4 holding hands Middle Eastern countries Holding hands among people of the same gender is a sign of friendship and camaraderie, and is not necessarily romantic in nature. 1
5 holding hands Middle Eastern countries Public display of affection between unrelated individuals, especially of the opposite gender, is discouraged or considered inappropriate 1