Greetings around the world

In this country, sticking your tongue out is greeting gesture.

• Tibet

• India

• Singapre

• Romania

In this country, elders are greeted by taking one of their hands and pressing gently their knuckles on your forehead. It's a sign of showing respect to elders.

• Sri Lanka

• Peru

• Philippines

• Korea

In this country, people greet each other with a bow.

• Russia

• India

• Japan

• China

In this countries, men often greet each other by pressing gently their noses together.

• Latin American Countries

• European Countries

• South Asian Countries

• Middle Eastern Countries

In this country, pressing your palms together over your heart, and utter the word "Namaste" is a greeting gesture.

• India

• France

• Malaysia

• Ethopia

In this country, this tribe performs an elaborate ceremony to welcome visitors called "Adamu" or jumping dance.

• Kenya

• Zimbabwe

• Somalia

• Congo

In this country, you show respect by pressing your hands together, hold them in prayer fashion, and slightly bow towards the other person. This is called the "Wai".

• Bangladesh

• Vietnam

• New Zealand

• Thailand

In this country, when a new guest comes home, the host will offer a hada (a cut of cotton or silk) to the guest and the guest should take it up gently with both hands and bow slightly.

• Mongolia

• Finland

• Sweden

• Oman

The famous 3 step handshake called “Le kae” belongs to this country.

• Botswana

• Indonasia

• Chile

• Hong Kong

In this country, people touch the feet of their elders to show respect. It is called "Pranam".

• Iraq

• Afghanistan

• India

• Turkey