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japan
People in Japan greet one another by The culture of Indian hospitality is one of
bowing. India's most notable traits. Indians value
hospitality and treat guests with the
A bow can range from a modest nod
utmost respect. Indians actually live by the
of the head to a deep waist bend. A
proverb "Atithi Devo bhava," which literally
deeper, longer bow shows respect,
translates to "The visitor is God's own
whereas a short nod of the head is
reflection."
casual and informal. When greeting on
the tatami floor, individuals drop down
The traditional Indian greeting, namaste, is
on their knees to bow. Bowing is also
used to acknowledge strangers as well as
used to express gratitude, apologize,
welcome guests and serves as a salutation.
make a request, or beg a favor. Bowing
Additionally, it is believed that the action
with your palms together at chest
shows the other person respect, decency,
level, as is done in Thailand, is not a
thankfulness, and hospitality.
Japanese ritual.
Indonesia
A handshake is typically used to greet two people
of the same gender.
Some devoted Muslims might wish to avoid
making physical contact with those who are not
their own gender.
Following a handshake, some Indonesians may put
their hand over their hearts or make a small bow.
Women may opt to fold their hands and bow
rather than shaking hands.
Close relatives may shake hands and kiss one
other on both cheeks when greeting one another.
Older persons are addressed as "Bapak" (Mr.), "Ibu"
(Mrs.), or "Kakak" by younger people instead of by
their first name (elder).
In casual and familial contexts, always greet people
in reverse chronological order (youngest to
oldest).
 china
A handshake is the accepted, informal greeting.
Compared to a Western handshake, the grasp
is typically looser and lasts longer.
People bow gently or nod professionally to
meet one another in formal settings. If the
person you are addressing has a higher status
than you, make the bow, which comes from
the shoulders, more pronounced.
If seated, the Chinese will rise up out of
courtesy when they are introduced to
someone.
Always extend a greeting to people who are
older than you.
Unless they have stated that you may use
their first name, address someone using their
family name and the relevant title.
Thailand
Thai people greet one another using the word
"sawadee" followed by "kah" for females and
"kraap" (soft r) for males in both formal and
informal settings.
It is customary to address someone with a
higher perceived status with the title "Khun"
(Mr./Mrs. For instance, a shop assistant might
use the phrase "Khun" to refer to a customer.
People of the same age or close friends won't
use the pronoun "khun."
In general, nicknames are only used when
specifically requested.
Thais often introduce a man to a lady and a
younger person to an older person while
making introductions.
In a global setting, a handshake is.
South
korea
Koreans salute and show respect by bowing to
individuals who are older than them. The junior
person makes the first bow, bending between 30
and 45 degrees from vertical from the waist. The
older person bows back in appreciation with a
less pronounced bow. The practice of bowing is
less common in Korea than it is in other nations,
including Japan. When greeting a group of
Koreans, start with the person with the highest
status and move on to the oldest. Typically, the
person with the highest status enters a room
first. When meeting and departing, Australian
businesspeople will often extend a basic
handshake; nevertheless, don't be shocked if you
receive a two-handed handshake and a bow.
 Singapore
The main ethnic groups in Singapore
have different greeting traditions.
Generally, the proper greeting between
two people is a handshake. Malay or
Indian Singaporeans, meanwhile, might
not want to shake hands with someone
of the other gender.
The handshake of a Singaporean could be
given name and title when addressing them. Since
somewhat light and last longer.
The second hand may be placed on the
have six different meanings, only one of which is
other person's wrist or on top of the
handshake by older Singaporeans who
use both hands to shake hands.
Vietnam
The tradition in Vietnam is to shake hands when
greeting and waving goodbye. With both hands,
give a respectful handshake while bending your
head slightly. If an elderly person doesn't offer
their hand, bow to them. Vietnamese women
prefer to shake hands over bowing their heads
slightly.
Say "xin chao" (seen chow) plus the person's
Vietnamese is a tonal language, "xin chao" can
"Hello," and the Vietnamese are thrilled if a
Westerner can pronounce it correctly.
Myanmar
In Myanmar, bowing while placing both hands
on the stomach is the customary greeting.
Younger people frequently bow, and older
folks will merely nod in return.
Place your hands together in a prayer position,
hold them at face level, and bow deeply as you
welcome a monk.
Kneel on the ground and touch your palms and
forehead three times to the ground to show a
monk your sincere respect. The "kadaw" is the
name of this practice. The same manner of
respect may be used for Buddha statues or
other representations.
 Philippines
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The generation and relationship of the persons influence how one meets them.
Men typically shake hands and grin when introducing themselves to strangers. A smile
and a hand wave are the standard greetings among women.
A pat on the back may follow a handshake from close friends and family. Females may
greet one another by giving hugs and kisses.
In Tagalog, the standard greeting is "kumusta kayo," which means "how are you?"
It is customary to use the terms "kuya" for men and "ate" for women when addressing
someone who is older than you but from the same generation. There is no clear English
translation for these words.