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Which countries have different greetings?

Philippines, 1

When Filipinos meet guests in social situations, men and women are used to shaking hands as gifts. However, the hands of elders or respected guests will be pressed on their foreheads to show respect.

2. New Zealand

New Zealand Maori, the traditional way of greeting is that both sides stick their noses and foreheads together. Touch each other's noses with their noses.

3. Countries such as Italy and Spain

In Italy, Spain and most European countries, two people greet each other by walking up and kissing each other on the cheek quickly: first on the right, then on the left. If you don't know each other very well, you can also shake hands to show friendship. This kind of greeting is common in most European countries.

4. France

French people usually shake hands as a gift when meeting guests in social situations. When men and women meet, they often kiss or wipe their cheeks instead of shaking hands. The French also have the custom of men kissing each other. When two big men meet, they usually kiss each other on the cheek in public.

5. Thailand

A common greeting ceremony in Thailand is to put your hands together and hold them between your forehead and chest. The higher your hand is raised, the higher your respect will be. Say hello to each other at the same time. But when they do business with foreigners, the general etiquette is to shake hands.

6. Japan and Korea

In Japan and Korea, people usually bow to show respect for others when they meet. It is advisable for Japanese to bow to each other for two or three seconds when they meet familiar people. If you meet a good friend, bend over for a long time; When you meet your elders, you can't raise your head until they raise their heads, sometimes even bowing many times.

7, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Egypt and other countries.

In the United States and Canada, people hold each other's hands very hard when they meet, but for a short time. In Mexico and Egypt, people greet each other by shaking hands, but for a long time and gently.

In Malaysia, when two people meet, they will shake hands (put the palm of their right hand on each other's hand), touch their foreheads slightly and touch their chests slightly. Australians are very polite. They never talk loudly in public, but wait patiently and orderly. Shaking hands is a way of greeting each other. Hugs and kisses are rare.

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