Global English 8 - Unit 1.1 - Meeting and Greeting

In Colombia, in formal situations women kiss each other on the cheek when they meet; men shake _____.

In India, close friends and family members hug when they meet, but they do not kiss. You only kiss babies and very young children. Among friends, men may give each other a gentle pat on the ____.

In China, you may nod your ____ or bow when you meet someone. You may also shake hands. However, you must not kiss or hug.

In Thailand, people don’t hug or kiss each other when they meet. You greet friends and colleagues with ‘wai’. Wai is a _______.

In Thailand, when gesturing the 'wai' to a friend, the tips of your ______ should touch your chin.

In Thailand, when gesturing the 'wai' to someone who is older than you, the tips of your thumbs should touch your ____.

Which word means a movement of the hand, arms, or head to express something?

• gesture

• formal

• custom

• nod

Which word is the side of your face?

• tip

• cheek

• bow

• chin

Which gesture means moving your hand to say hello or goodbye?

• bow

• hug

• wave

• shake hands

Which word best describes following social customs and accepted ways of behaving?

• informal

• gesture

• greet

• formal