CULTURE (ways to greet around the world)
The different cultures that exist around the world are
what give us humans the privilege of having a cultural identity.
Culture is the set of knowledge, art, beliefs, law,
morals, customs and habits that a group of people carry out, and therefore
respect for cultural diversity is the key element for world development, not
only in terms of economic growth, but to have an enriching life.
To say the way of greeting in some parts of the world
vary according to their customs, some forms of greeting are:
In Africa
-In northern Malawi, the Ngá tribe greets each other
by shaking each other's penis (that's easy because they wear loincloths). The
correct thing is to do it twice, although there are people who do it up to
three times, if they feel appreciation for the other man. But it is important
not to do it four times, because it can be interpreted as a homosexual
expression.
Women greet each other by pinching their nipples.
Between a man and a woman, the greeting is materialized by touching their
private parts at the same time.
In Europe
–Russia: greet with three kisses, both men and women.
These kisses are close to the corner of the lips. Although in some regions
there are up to six kisses.
–Holland, Belgium and Switzerland: three kisses are
usually given. It starts on the right side.
–France: greet with three oscula (kisses) but in some regions,
it can be up to four. It depends on the region of France, if you start on the
left or the right side.
In Asia
–Korea: greet with a small bow, without any contact.
–Japan: greeted with bows and bows. Passionate kisses
are not given on the mouth, but on the neck or hands.
– Iran: old women and men have a beautiful way of greeting
someone they appreciate. They cover their eyes with their hands and mention:
"You are my eyes."
– Philippines: In some places, if you meet a respected
elder, you must bow your head, take his right hand and place it on your
forehead as a sign of respect.
– India: the hands are joined at chest level and
pronounced “Namaste”, which means “I bow down to you”.
-In Qatar: local women give each other three kisses
from the same side. Men greet each other by rubbing their noses three times.
-In Tibet: you can stick out your tongue to say hello.
This curious form of greeting comes from a legend that said that a fearsome
"anti-Buddhist" king had a black tongue. By sticking out your tongue,
you show that you are not his reincarnation.
In Oceania
–New Zealand and Hawaii: the Maori use the greeting
“hongi”. They put their forehead and nose together with the other person and
inhale "their vital breath".
-In Tikopia; a small island in Polynesia. You press
your nose on a part of the other person's body and take a slight inhale and
snort. This is a symbol of equality.
In America
–Canada: on the English-speaking side they are super
respectful of personal space, so they greet each other with a good handshake
and if they are closer people with a kiss. On the French-speaking side, they
greet each other with two kisses.
–United States: you generally greet with the typical
“Hi”, on many occasions you can shake hands. But they are somewhat reluctant to
kiss hello, unless you are family or someone close.
– Peru: in the cities you greet with a kiss. In the
field they shake hands or “far away”.
–Mexico: between two women or a man with a woman they
kiss each other on the cheek. If they are close people, this greeting is
complemented with a hug. Two men greet each other with a simple handshake.
–Argentina: in some cities, men can kiss each other on the cheek.
-Colombia:
- Greet with a firm handshake, maintaining eye contact for a few
seconds. If the
relationship is closer, men greet each other with a hug and can.
greet women
with a kiss on the cheek.
- Men should
wait for the woman to be the one to offer her hand.
- Women greet
each other with a kiss on the cheek or a handshake.
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