We usually greet each other with a handshake, especially men. It could also be a kiss, a light hug, a wave of the hand, or just a verbal greeting.
If we are in Russia, then the woman should extend her hand to the man first, and he should be the first to say hello. In the UK the opposite is true.
In Tajikistan, the host will shake one of the guest's hands with his two, showing respect.
In the Middle Ages, it was customary for European knights and kings to extend their hand to show that it was not holding a weapon and that your intentions were peaceful.
Grenadians tend to fist bump rather than shake hands.
In Iran, after shaking hands, you need to put your right hand to your heart.
South Africans clasp their little fingers, shake their fists, and clasp their little fingers again.
But the Japanese will not shake hands, they bow instead. And the longer, the higher the degree of their respect for the person.
Both Koreans and Ancient Rus' Bowing was also popular at one time.
Indians rub noses, Kenyan Akamba tribe spits at each other. The Maasai spit on their own hand and then shake it with another. There are tribes that will squat until you approach.
In Tibet, to say hello, you need right hand take off your headdress, put the left one behind your ear, and stick out your tongue.
Koiri ( New Guinea) rubbing their chins.
Maori (New Zealand tribe) spend a whole series actions. They scream, clap their hands on their thighs, stomp their feet, sit down, then take in more air, bulge their eyes and stick out their tongues.
In the Zambezi you have to clap your hands and do squats.
Residents of Thailand join their hands and place them on their chest or head, depending on the respect they have for the person. In this case you need to say “Vai”.
Eskimo men hit you on the back or head when they meet.
Polynesians sniff each other, stroke each other's backs, and rub their noses.
Aboriginal people from Australia dance.
Greeting kisses are also different for everyone.
In Oman, men kiss each other on the nose. In Holland, a triple kiss on the cheeks is common. In Belgium it is also the case if a person is more than 10 years older than you. If the age is the same, one kiss is enough.
In Paris they kiss four times. And in Spain you can and should kiss everyone - friends and acquaintances of your friends, relatives. Moreover, it doesn’t matter where you are.
Here is a small cheat sheet for those who are planning to travel. This is how greetings sound in the languages of the world.
Yasu in Greece Shalom in Israel Gomar Joba in Georgia Nihao in China Konishua in Japan HelloHi in England Gutn takHoi in Germany Assalamualaikum in Azerbaijan Hay in Sweden Bonjour in France Terve in Finland Hello in Bulgaria Ola (greeting in Spanish, Mexico, Argentina, Chile , Colombia) Bongiorno in Italy Aloha in Hawaii Miraba in Turkey Dobr dan in Serbia Ahoy in Slovakia Haumygygyz in Bashkortostan Chao (Vietnam, Italy) Laba dena - good afternoon in Lithuania Alyafundu in Korea Zen of goodness in Belarus Buongiorno (Italy) good morning or good Buonasera day (Italy) good evening
The most common action we do every day is greeting each other. We say hello not only to people close to us and friends, but even to strangers. The greeting is so common that World Greeting Day is celebrated on November 21st every year. Every country and culture has certain greeting rules. In some countries, the greeting is so unusual that it makes people of other cultures smile.
The most common greeting, as in everyday life, and at business meetings, is a handshake. IN Slavic countries This is how men usually greet. If people meet for the first time, then during the handshake they also introduce themselves to each other. There are some rules in handshake etiquette:
- the man must be the first to extend his hand to the woman (although this rule in England is exactly the opposite);
- if you are sitting at the moment when they extend their hand to you, then you need to stand up;
- shaking hands at any time of the year should be done without gloves;
- if the person in front of you is of higher status or older, wait until he extends his hand first.
To one of the most unusual ways greetings can be attributed to the custom Tibetan people. When meeting, as well as when parting, the youngest Tibetan should take off his hat in front of the elder, bow his head slightly, left hand put it behind your ear and stick out your tongue. This tradition appeared in the culture of this people a very long time ago. It is believed that by showing the tongue, the interlocutor assures that he is not possessed by demons, since their tongues are black.
They boast a special greeting tradition Japanese. In their culture, it is customary to bow and say “konnichiwa” (in Russian it means “the day has come”). They do not violate their tradition, so tourists of the Country rising sun you need to learn their welcoming culture. There are three types of bows in Japan:
- saikeirei is the lowest bow that is performed very slowly. With such a bow one expresses deep respect;
- ordinary (ceremonial) - this is a bow when a person bends at an angle of 20-30 degrees and remains in this tilt for a couple of seconds;
- a slight bow occurs only 15 degrees: a slight tilt of the torso and head is made.
IN India As a sign of greeting, it is customary to fold your palms up so that your fingertips are at eyebrow level. Also, between close people, if they have not met for a long time, hugs are possible: for men they are strong with a pat on the back, and women lightly hug each other and touch their cheeks twice.
One of the most interesting ways greetings in Kenya. The most strong men they dance when greeting national dance Adam. In it they show all their strength and compete to see who can jump higher. They also greet with a handshake, but before doing this, men always spit on their hand. Moreover, the first time they spit on the ground, and the second time - on the hand. If you spit only once and immediately on your hand, then express disrespect in this way. When greeting women, they sing a song and press their palm to the palm of their interlocutor. In the Akamba tribe, as a sign of respect when meeting a person, they even spit directly in the face.
IN Thailand, following their traditions, Thais join their palms and place them on their head or chest as a sign of greeting. The traditional greeting is called "wai". Great value has a distance between the palms and the human body. The closer your palms are to your head or chest, the more respect the person shows you.
In France In addition to the usual handshakes, when meeting and saying goodbye in an informal setting, it is customary to touch your cheeks three times, imitating kisses.
A very beautiful greeting ritual northern countries Africa. When they greet, they bring their right hand first to their forehead, then to their chest and to their lips. These gestures can be translated as “I think about you, I talk about you, I respect you.” IN Zambezia When greeting people crouch and clap their hands.
Representatives who are hot by nature Latin America when they meet, they exclaim “buenos dias” and hug each other, simultaneously patting each other on the shoulders. Moreover, it is customary to hug both with familiar people and with those whom they met for the first time.
Very nice greeting from the representatives Lapland(region in Finland, Norway and Sweden). When people meet, they rub their noses against each other.
IN New Zealand Maori ( indigenous people) also touch noses when meeting. This tradition has existed among them for a long time and symbolizes the “breath of life.” After such a greeting, you are no longer considered a stranger, but perceived as a close person.
Residents of a small state greet each other with one of the most unusual and funny greetings Tuvalu(state in Polynesia). When they greet each other, they press their faces to their cheeks and sniff each other.
IN Mongolia The owner of the house, when meeting a guest, must present a ribbon (khada) made of silk or chintz as a sign of hospitality and greeting. The color of the ribbon should be light (pale yellow or light blue). Passing on the ribbon is a sign of respect, as well as an ancestral tradition that is still followed in Mongolian culture.
U northern peoples Greenland(Eskimos) also have their own long-standing culture of greeting: when meeting loved ones and dear people, they press their nose and upper lip to the interlocutor’s face and breathe. People they don't know are greeted by rubbing their noses together. However, men have their own “rude” greeting: when they greet each other, they lightly hit each other on the back and head.
The indigenous people observe a whole greeting ritual. easter islands. First, they extend their fists in front of them to chest level, then raise them up and, having unclenched them, sharply throw them down.
Local population Philippines also boasts a unique greeting. When they meet, they bow, take the right hand of the interlocutor, and then touch his forehead with their knuckles, saying: “Mano po” (“hand” and “respect”).
In some Indian tribes Until now, when meeting a stranger, it is customary to squat down and sit there until he sees. This sign demonstrates peacefulness. You may also be asked to smoke a peace pipe.
There are many more unique greeting traditions. There are so many different cultures of greetings. Each “hello” is individual and carries a special, deep meaning. Some greeting traditions surprise, others make you smile. But, without a doubt, no matter what country you say hello when greeting, people want only health, warmth, kindness, light and love. No matter how this greeting is expressed.
Travelers to New Zealand will certainly be able to see the traditional greeting of the Maori people - the hongi. This way of greeting has a centuries-old history and involves touching noses when meeting. Rubbing noses together is a symbolic act of invoking the “ha,” or “breath of life,” which goes directly back to the gods. Those who have undergone this ritual are no longer considered a “manuhiri” (“visitor”), but become a “tangata whenua” - “man of the earth.”
Tibet
In most parts of the world, sticking out your tongue would be considered indecent, but not in Tibet. This is the traditional way of greeting here. The tradition dates back to the 9th century, to the reign of the Tibetan persecutor king Landarma, who had a black tongue. The Tibetans were afraid that Landarma would be reincarnated, so in order to prove that they were not evil, they began to greet each other by sticking out their tongues. This tradition continues until today. It is often complemented by crossing the palms over the chest.
Tuvalu
Travelers heading to the Polynesian island nation of Tuvalu should be prepared to be close to local people greeting them. The traditional greeting in Tuvalu involves one person pressing their face to the other's cheek and taking a deep breath.
Mongolia
When inviting an unknown person into the house, the Mongol presents him with a strip of silk or cotton, which is called hada. It is usually white in color, but can also be light blue or light yellow. If you are honored to receive hada, then you need to accept it with both hands with a slight bow. Handing over the hada and bowing is a sign of deep mutual respect, highly valued in Mongolian culture.
Japan
Greeting is very important in Japanese culture, and bowing is an integral part of it. It can range from a slight nod of the head to a deep bow from the waist. If the greeting ritual takes place on tatami, a traditional Japanese flooring, then you must first kneel and then bow. The longer and lower the bow, the more respect you show. Small nods of the head as a casual, informal greeting are more common among young people.
Kenya
Travelers in Kenya will undoubtedly meet representatives of one of the most famous Maasai tribes in the country. Those who are lucky enough to observe the unique traditions and rituals of the tribe will certainly remember the energetic welcome dance. It is called "adamu" ("jumping dance") and is performed by the warriors of the tribe. It begins with a story or story, after which the dancers form a circle and begin to compete with each other in the height of their jumps, which is intended to show the guests of the tribe the strength and courage of its members.
Greenland
In many Arctic regions, including Greenland, the traditional greeting of the Eskimos, or Inuit, is called kunik. It is used mainly between family members and lovers. During this greeting, one of the people meeting presses his nose and upper lip to the skin of the other person and breathes. They also have some Western peoples adopted the tradition of the “Eskimo kiss” - rubbing noses together.
China
Traditional chinese greeting called "koutou" and represents folding hands and bowing. For women, this ritual is called “wanfu”: representatives of the fairer sex must join their hands and move them down along their body. The koutou tradition dates back to the time of the legendary Emperor Huang Di (Yellow Emperor). This greeting was originally used when meeting the emperor or during other ceremonies, such as marriages.
Thailand
A sophisticated Thai greeting tradition is called wai. The greeter should put his palms together as if he were praying, place them on his head, bow and say “sawaddy”. Travelers to Thailand may notice that hand positions vary: the higher the hands are in relation to the face, the more respect is shown to the person being greeted. Initially, the tradition was used to indicate the absence of weapons, which was perceived as highest manifestation respect. "Wai" is still widely used throughout Thailand.
Philippines
Visitors to the Philippines will be able to see another unusual tradition greet. When a younger person greets an older person, he should bend slightly, take the older person's right hand with his right hand, and then touch his interlocutor's forehead with his knuckles. In this case, the younger person must pronounce “mano po” (“mano” - “hand”, “po” - “respect”).
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Did you know that different peoples greet each other differently when they meet? For example, an ordinary handshake, in addition to the one accepted here, can be found in Central Africa.
Knowledge traditional culture behavior not only makes it possible to communicate normally with representatives of other nationalities, but also teaches you to respect other people's customs, no matter how strange and ridiculous they may seem at first glance.
In Africa, the most common handshake is a handshake, but you should not squeeze your friend's hand. The handshake should be weaker than is customary in the US and Europe. This conveys special respect for the interlocutor. If a handshake is made with two hands (the left hand supports the right), it means the absence of aggressive intentions, disposition towards the interlocutor, emphasizing social closeness with him.
In the Akamba tribe in Kenya, as a sign of deep respect, imagine, they spit on people they meet. The Maasai tribe also greets people with spitting. True, they spit on their own hands and then shake hands with others.
A Gambian would be mortally offended if he was given a left hand instead of a right hand. This kind of greeting is unacceptable.
In the Congo River basin, there is a custom to offer both hands to each other and, bending over, blow on them. Residents of Easter Island, to say hello, stand absolutely straight, clench their hands into fists, stretch them out in front of them, then raise them up above their heads, unclench their fists and finally let their hands fall freely.
New Zealanders don't need hands at all to greet someone. When greeting, they lightly rub their noses together, moving their heads up and down or from side to side.
Greetings from the Aboriginal people of New Zealand, Maori. Get ready for a little gymnastics. When met, the Maoris first shout words in a fierce and abrupt manner, then slap their hands on their thighs, then stamp their feet with all their might and bend their knees, and finally puff out their chests, bulge their eyes and occasionally stick out their tongues.
Some Malays, when greeting, put their fingers together and lightly slap each other, first on one side and then on the other. After this, they put their hands to their lips or forehead.
Among the tribes living on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, the greeting begins with those meeting each other patting each other on the stomach, then clapping their hands and shaking hands.
Egyptians and Yemenis greet each other with the same gesture, reminiscent of the salute of Soviet soldiers, with the only difference being that in the Arabic gesture the palm is placed on the forehead and turned towards the one being greeted.
A Chinese in former times, when meeting another, shook hands with himself; nowadays, he makes a slight bow or nod of the head or shakes hands when greeting a foreigner (according to the Western model).
In Japan, when meeting, a verbal greeting is accompanied by a ceremonial bow, the depth of which depends on the age and position of both parties. Three types of bows are used - saikeirei (the lowest), a medium bow - with an angle of thirty degrees, and a light bow - with an angle of fifteen. The most respected and wealthy people are greeted with the lowest bow.
Ainu (ancient population Japanese Islands) when meeting, fold their hands, raise them to the forehead, turn their palms up and slap themselves - men on the beard, and women on the upper lip, after which they shake hands.
The famous phrase “Memento more”, it turns out, was also a greeting: this is how members of the Trappist order greeted each other in the Middle Ages. The monks reminded each other that a person must live with dignity in order to avoid punishment for sins in the next world.
In Korea, the greeting is often accompanied by a ceremonial bow. The depth of the bow is determined by the social and age status of the greeter and the greeted. Nowadays, the handshake is becoming more and more common (especially in the North). Moreover, the eldest, the man, gives his hand to the woman first.
When meeting, Iranians shake each other's hands, then put their right hand to their heart (and the youngest or lower on the social ladder, if he is not greeted with a handshake, only puts his hand to his heart) - a sign of greeting and deep respect.
In the Middle East, reverence and deep respect for a high-ranking person are expressed as follows: the palm of the right hand covers the left hand, both hands are lowered down and pressed to the body, which is slightly tilted forward, the head is lowered.
Among some Indian tribes, when you see a stranger, it is customary to squat down until the stranger approaches and notices you.
In most Latin American countries, in addition to a handshake when meeting, one can observe a wild expression of joy and hugs, especially among acquaintances. Women exchange kisses on the cheeks, but when they first meet, they only shake hands.
Latin Americans hug.
Greetings from the inhabitants of Easter Island: stand up straight, clench your hands into fists, stretch them out in front of you, raise them above your head, unclench your fists and let your hands fall calmly.
When meeting, Tibetans remove their headdress with their right hand, put their left hand behind their ear and stick out their tongue.
Representatives of the New Guinean Koiri tribe tickle each other with their chins when they meet.
In Samoa, you will be misunderstood if you don't sniff your friend when you meet.
Eskimos, as a sign of greeting, hit their acquaintance with their fist on the head and shoulders.
In France, when meeting and saying goodbye in an informal setting, it is customary to kiss, touching each other’s cheeks alternately and sending one to five kisses into the air.
Samoans sniff each other.
A resident of the Andaman Islands sits on another's lap, hugs his neck and cries.
In Singapore, the greeting can be either a Western style - a handshake, or a typical Chinese one - a slight bow. In Thailand, it is not customary to shake hands when meeting: the hands are folded in front of the chest, and the person bows slightly. But in the Philippines, shaking hands is traditional. A handshake among men is also typical in Malaysia; but when greeting a woman, especially an elderly one, they make a slight bow.
IN Saudi Arabia, if a guest is invited home, then after shaking hands, the owner puts his left hand on the guest’s right shoulder and kisses him on both cheeks. If the owner’s wife is at home at this moment, then you will be introduced to her; you must behave with her in a friendly but reserved manner; it is not customary to shake hands with a woman.
In Australia, the handshake is quite vigorous.
In India, men often shake hands when greeting and saying goodbye. They don't shake a woman's hand. When greeting a Hindu woman, you should bow slightly with your hands folded in front of your chest. The traditional greeting gesture in India is to exchange bows and place the hands palms up on the chest.
It is customary for Europeans to shake hands when greeting each other (today this is also a sign of respect), but this also has its own nuances. The British, unlike the Russians, very rarely shake hands with each other when meeting (they limit themselves to a slight nod of the head forward) and almost never do this when parting. Hugging is generally not accepted in England. English police officers do not welcome people approaching them for information or help.
In Spain, in addition to the traditional handshake typical of business meetings, greetings are often accompanied by hugs and loud expressions of joy (from friends and good acquaintances); women kiss each other on the cheek. Italians love to shake hands and gesture. The French greet each other with a light handshake or a kiss.
In the United States, the handshake is more common on formal occasions than in everyday life, and is also used as a greeting when meeting people. Usually a handshake is not observed between people who see each other often or know each other through business. Women shake hands if they meet for the first time, and one of the interlocutors is the guest of honor. When a man meets a woman, they may or may not shake hands, but the woman extends her hand first. Sometimes there is an awkward pause because people of the opposite sex do not know whether they should shake hands.
If two Americans who know each other meet, they have a moment of greeting called a “flash of eyebrows”; this movement is, as it were, a signal to approach each other, and not just look and pass by. Typically the greeting starts at about 12 feet away (but can be longer in unpopulated areas). Typical behavior of an American at a long distance: he waves his hand, turns, greets, and the greeters walk towards each other, then extend their hands for a handshake (if they are friends or acquaintances), some men and women kiss, close acquaintances or relatives who have not seen each other for a long time , hugging. An American can smile to a stranger who accidentally met his gaze, wink at an acquaintance (in cities and towns of the South and West, where people to a greater extent related to each other), nod your head (in rural areas). In American culture, a kiss as a sign of greeting is accepted only among family or very close friends (but not between men); you can kiss an older woman.
Russians shake hands with each other and say “hello” or “good afternoon.”
Arab countries. When meeting, people cross their arms over their chests.
Mongolia. When people meet, they say to each other, “Are your cattle healthy?”
And in ancient times, the Tuareg tribe, living in the deserts, had a very complex and long greeting. It began when two more people were about a hundred meters apart from each other and could last as long as half an hour! The Tuaregs bowed, jumped, made faces...
The Russian peacekeepers were greeted in Yugoslavia in a very original way: during the NATO bombing, the locals said to ours instead of “Hello” - “S-300”, hinting that it was time to start retaliatory strikes.
By the way, in the thirties in Germany, some, risking freedom and life, shouted at rallies instead of Heil Hitler “Halb liter”, that is, half a liter.
Akchurin Ansar, student of 5 "A" class.
Each nation has its own customs of greeting each other, but when meeting, people wish each other good and well-being, Have a good day or success in work. Gestures that seem to be understood all over the world can differ.
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Report on the topic: “How to say hello in different countries» Student: 5th grade “A” Akchurin A. Supervisor: Barsagova N.B.
Relevance: Every people, every country is unique. The differences between them may be completely invisible, or they may be immediately noticeable. In some places, the traditions of outsiders are perceived with interest and understanding, in others as eccentric behavior, and in others with hostility. I wonder where the custom of greeting came from and how they greet each other in other countries. Goal: Learn about the traditions of greeting strangers in different countries, in particular, in order to avoid getting into an unpleasant situation abroad and demonstrate your knowledge and respect for a foreign culture. Objectives: 1. Find out where the custom of greeting each other came from. 2. Find out what is the most common greeting gesture people use. 3. Make a list of unusual greetings different nations. 4. Compare greetings from different countries with national culture. 5. Tell travel enthusiasts about the traditions of peoples, expressing your respect when meeting a foreigner on his territory. Research methods: search and selection of information.
Origin of the custom of greeting. In the old days, it was customary to bow to each other, taking off your hat and sweeping the floor with feathers. The style of greeting, the number of steps and waves of the hat, spoke about the nobility and position of the nobleman, even about his titles and privileges. The custom of taking off your hat when greeting came to us from knightly times, when two knights, greeting each other, raised the visor of their helmet, or even took it off to reveal their faces. This is how they demonstrated sincerity and purity of intentions. November 21 is World Welcome Day. This holiday was invented by two brothers - Michael and Brian McCormack from the American state of Nebraska in 1973 at the height of the Cold War, as a protest against increasing international tension. More than 140 countries around the world participate in this holiday game. On this day, it is enough to greet ten people warmly, even strangers. You can say "Good afternoon" or "Hello" to them, it depends on their age and mood.
The most common greeting gesture. One of the most common greeting gestures in the world is the handshake. But the handshake varies from country to country. In Europe it should be strong, but in some other countries (for example, the Philippines) it should be weak; you just need to take the other person’s hand in yours. In the United States, people usually shake hands only at business meetings or when making acquaintances. In Saudi Arabia similar cases After shaking hands, the head of the receiving party places his left hand on the guest's right shoulder and kisses him on both cheeks. The African Maasai have a unique handshake: before offering their hand, they spit on it.
Unusual greetings from different nations. India. Hindus fold their hands into “anjali”: they press their palms together in a fingers-up position, so that their tips rise to the level of the eyebrows. Hugs when meeting are allowed after a long separation and look special for men and women. Representatives of the stronger sex hug each other tightly, patting each other on the back; representatives of beauty - holding each other by the forearms, kiss each other with their cheeks - right and left.
Unusual greetings from different nations. Spain. They kiss each other twice on the cheek. Moreover, when parting, approximately the same ritual occurs. At the same time, friends do not forget to smack loudly so that it can be heard. But women in Spain often just shake hands and say “Hola.” The Spaniards also have words of greeting, like any other people. But a kiss is a tradition, and you can’t escape it.
Unusual greetings from different nations. China. The traditional Chinese greeting, called koutou, involves folding your arms and bowing, common in many Asian countries. However, for women, this ritual is called “wanfu” and is slightly different from koutou: the fairer sex must join their hands and move them down along their body.
Unusual greetings from different nations. African Masai. Before they offer their hand, they spit on it.
Unusual greetings from different nations. Maori in New Zealand. Going to New Zealand, don't be surprised if you see people rubbing noses together. No, they're not crazy - it's just a traditional Maori greeting called a hongi.
Unusual greetings from different nations. Polynesia. Polynesians greet each other in different ways: sniffing, rubbing noses and patting each other on the back.
Unusual greetings from different nations. Thailand. The traditional greeting in Thailand is called “wai”, in which the palms folded together are applied to the head or chest, and the position of the hands and the duration of the entire gesture are determined social status greeted: the more significant the person’s status, the higher the palms rise, and the longer the “wai” lasts. The greeter should put his palms together as if he were praying, place them on his head, bow and say “sawaddy”. The higher the hands are in relation to the face, the more respect is shown to the one being greeted.
Unusual greetings from different nations. Tibet. At the mysterious eastern people There is interesting custom: when meeting and saying goodbye, the younger Tibetan takes off his hat in front of the older one and, slightly bowing his head, shows his tongue.
Unusual greetings from different nations. Tuvalu. In Tuvalu, the customary greeting is as follows: a person presses his face to the other person’s cheek and takes a deep breath. Exactly the same actions are expected from the second one.
Unusual greetings from different nations. Philippines. When meeting, greeting, and saying goodbye, Filipinos shake hands, while men wait for the woman to extend her hand first. Men can pat each other on the back. The first, as in many eastern countries Filipinos welcome older people and people of high rank. "Eyebrow flick" is an everyday greeting for Filipinos, but it is not acceptable for greeting older people and bosses.
Unusual greetings from different nations. Japan. Bowing in Japan can range from a slight nod of the head to a deep bow from the waist. At the same time, if the greeting ritual takes place on a traditional tatami, then you must first kneel and then bow. The longer and lower the bow, the more respect you show to your interlocutor.
Tips for travelers: Each nation has its own customs of greeting each other, but when meeting, people wish each other goodness and prosperity, a good day or success in work. Gestures that seem to be understood all over the world may differ. For example, in Bulgaria, an affirmative nod of the head is perceived as “no,” although in the rest of the world it is an affirmative answer. Lifted up thumb in a number of countries it can be regarded not as approval or an expression of admiration, but as a terrible insult. But in Russia, since ancient times, people have been asked about health when meeting, and this tradition has been preserved to this day. Analogues of the neutral “Hello” are the friendly “Hello” or “Great!”, the official “Allow me to greet you!”. Older people sometimes say: “My respects” and “Good health to you.” Greetings to a worker - "God help you!" light steam!" and so on. There are forms of greeting: " Good morning", "Good afternoon", " Good evening", "Good night"… Below are tips for travelers: 1) Once in a new country, do not rush to greet everyone with your usual gestures; 2) When going to another country, it does not hurt to familiarize yourself with the local rules and traditions of that country; 3) Read or even get acquainted with representatives of the country in absentia in order to accumulate the necessary information before leaving; 4) do not be shy to say hello, even without knowing the customs of the countries, use the most universal way of greeting - a handshake, because the most important thing in greeting is sincerity and goodwill.