Greetings Around the World

**السندريلا** · 22-01-2006, 05:34 PM

A Few of the Ways to Say Hello in Asia
Country Gesture
China a nod or bow
Hong Kong (older Chinese) clasp hands together at throat level and nod
India palms together as though praying and bend or nod, called namaste
Indonesia say selamat, which means peace
Japan bow from the waist, palms on thighs, heels together
Korea a slight bow and handshake (right hand in one or both hands)
Malaysia both hands touch other person's hands, then are brought back to the breast, called salame gesture
Philippines a limp handshake
Sri Lanka place palms together under chin and bow slightly
Thailand place palms together, elbows down, and bow head slightly, called wai

**همسات المحبة** · 20-02-2006, 09:38 AM

Japan bow from the waist, palms on thighs, heels together
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i used to have lots of japanese friends
at first i was really surprised when i saw them greeting each other
but in fact they are so so polite .. thanx sis for the informations