20151229 【Greetings-1】

Bowing

Bowing is another conventional form of greeting, especially in Asia.

Japanese people , for example, tend to greet others by bowing from the waist.

In Thailand, the traditional greeting is called a wai.

People press their palms together and bow their heads.

They communicate extra respect by holding heads more.

Similarly, in India people hold their palms together, lower their heads and say , ''Namaste.''

Younger people in the Philippines bow to their elders as a sign of respect.

While doing this, they press their elder's hands to their foreheads.

AND MORE

The Maori people of New Zealand greet each other by rubbing their noses together.

Sometimes their foreheads touch as well.

This greeting is called hongi.

Greeting are a way to display respect, love and simple friendliness.

When you travel , it's helpful to know how people greet each other.

But if you don't know, don't worry.

Just watch the local people and imitate them.