Ten Unusual Greeting Customs from All over the World

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As they say, you only get a chance to make a first impression. Not only can you say hello in different ways, but you can also show someone hello. To prove that we do not scare, we will spend ten of the most interesting greetings from all over the world. -

Eskimo Kiss


Eskimo Kiss - Kunik


The Eskimo Kiss, loosely based on the traditional Inuit greeting 'Kunik', is a greeting that has to press your nose against another's skin and breathe them. There are rumors that this began because if Inuit actually kissed their lips they would freeze them together. However, this is false - it's just a greeting, rather than a sign of affection.


Put your tongue out, Tibet Tibetan greetings


As you put your tongue into Western cultures, it is a sign of respect; things are a bit different in Tibet. Tibetans greet others by showing their tongue to prove they are not angry, such as the fabulous black tongue Lang Darma. Fist Bump


Fist Bump


This one is big in the United States and just includes a person connecting fists with another. This resembles a handshake or a hi-five and is all about greeting another person by touch.

Kowtowing in China


Kowtowing in China


In China, the Kowtowing is a greeting that requires a person to kneel and touch their forehead to greet those who consider them superior. Today, this is limited to formal situations.

Entwining or Necks


Entwining or Necks - Giraffes Giraffe neck greeting


Although not animal, the animal kingdom has some creative greetings. Giraffes wrap their neck as a twisted bread when they feel like saying to each other. Let's be honest - if you had a half foot neck, you'd probably also wrap your girlfriend. Just look at the lookout point.

Touching Feet - India


Touching Feet - India


In Indian culture, many people carry Charanasparsha - touching the feet to greet those who respect them deeply. This also contains a reverential arch known as Pranāma.
 The Handy Handshake only


The Handy Handshake only


In the United Arab Emirates it can be difficult to do business as a lefty. In most Middle East, the left hand is strictly used for physical hygiene and is therefore considered unclean. Thus it is insulting to shake hands, or even pass documents, with the left hand.

Air Kiss


The "Air Kiss" from Belgium


While a little less unusual from a western perspective, the people in Belgium often greet each other with a series of three kisses on alternating cheeks. This can sometimes even affect business capacity; Men rarely greet other men like these - instead, choose an old-fashioned handshake.

Greeting world Heongi


Greeting world Heongi


The Hongi, a traditional Māori greeting, includes two people pushing their noses together. This is the result of the legend of Maori, where the God of Creation (Tāne) in this way achieved life in the first woman of the earth (Hineahuone). Thumb Squeeze

Thumb Squeeze


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