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Interesting manners in all countries of the world

Different cultural traditions in each country often lead to different customs, so each country's meeting etiquette as a symbol of friendship also has its own advantages. Even if people know how to be caring and attentive, it is really embarrassing to be generous and decent in a strange country.

1, China

Nodding is the most common meeting etiquette. In theaters, venues, banquet halls and other public places that are not suitable for walking around at will, friends can greet each other with their right hands and nod their heads. When they go out, they can also meet across the street. Learning more etiquette details in life can help you win in gestures.

2. America

Americans generally don't take the initiative to kisses and hugs each other, unless they are relatives and friends. On formal occasions, shake hands. When meeting informally, the etiquette is more casual, usually nodding, smiling, or just saying hello to each other.

3. France

Chivalry and respect for women. In interpersonal communication, the etiquette adopted by the French mainly includes shaking hands, hugging and kissing.

4. Italy, 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.

5. Britain, Britain

The British folk custom of meeting and kissing is very strange, which may be inspired by neighboring European countries. You can also insist on just shaking hands with him.

6. Russia

People who meet for the first time usually shake hands, and people who are familiar with them usually hug warmly.

7. Japan

Bow in formal social activities, put your hands on your knees and bend frequently (about 30 degrees); Daily bow (15 degrees), hands hanging to the side.

8. Malaysia

When meeting, men usually raise their right hand, put it on their chest and bow deeply at the same time; Women usually bend their legs slightly first and then bow.

9. Korea

Koreans also bow and bow when they meet, but men can bow or shake hands, while women generally only bow or nod.

Germany, 10

Kissing on the cheek is common in Germany, but it is usually only on the left side of the cheek. Some German Stoics and some Germans recently called for the abolition of this convention. They believe that kissing on the cheek is a manifestation of foreign culture invading German culture.

Netherlands, 1 1

Dutch cheek kissing etiquette is to kiss three times in the order of right cheek-left cheek-right cheek. There is no kissing on the cheek between ordinary people, or between two men.