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THREE UNUSUAL WAYS TO GREET PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD

1. TIBET
Tibetans say welcome by sticking out their tongues. This tradition has
been practiced since the 9th century during the time of Lang Darma, a
Tibetan king known to have a black tongue. The people were scared that
hell be reincarnated, so they start sticking out their tongues when meeting
someone to prove that they arent evil. This greeting is often accompanied
by placing their palms down in front of their chest.

2. TUVALU
In Tuvalu, their traditional welcome involves pressing ones face to the
other persons cheek and then taking a deep sniff.

POMAHUAL BRAVO YOEL

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3. MONGOLIA
The Mongols present a hada, which is a strip of silk or cotton, when an
acquaintance or an unfamiliar guest visits their home. The guest should
grasp the strip gently with both hands while doing a slight bow.

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