How do people greet others in your country?

How do people greet others in your country?

In my country (KENYA), it is normal for men to shake hands when they meet, Greetings are casual – a handshake, a smile and say ‘Hujambo’ and the other person will respond ‘Sijambo’, but most Tourist answer ‘Hakuna Matata’ just like they see on lion king which makes them sound funny to the locals.

@LucioV @OSAMA @TraciC

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We say Assalamualaikum which means peace on you @WaweruM

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@HelloSamsonR @BishowvijayaP @AnnaDickson @LuisRG @mhjn

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@OSAMA is that accompanied with a handshake or a bow


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We say Assalamualaikum which means peace on you @WaweruM


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@WaweruM @OSAMA

We greet with the name of lord RAMA.

THAT IS “RAM RAM JI”.

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HAPPY MAPPING

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‘Namaste’ or ‘namaskar’ is the Indian way of greeting one another. Wherever they are–on the street, in the house, in public transport, on vacation or on the phone–when Hindus meet people they know or strangers with whom they want to initiate a conversation, “namaste” is the customary courtesy greeting with which to begin a conversation, and often the salutation with which to end an encounter. It is not a superficial gesture or a mere word, and it is used with all people one meets–young and old, friends and strangers. @WaweruM

@OSAMA

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@WaweruM Just as I have said in your previous post, Nigeria is a country that is diversified and has 521 Languages. There is no national Language of greeting except the use of English. But werr I come from my tribe greet like this: Dehgwo :blush::blush: which means all type of saying a greeting. @WaweruM if you want a video I might send it to you as well :blush::blush::blush:

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@WaweruM

It’s depends on the situation , sometimes it’s just to say Assalamualaikum like to say Hi without anything more , sometimes with shake hands sometimes bow and hugs , the situation , if you didn’t see this person for a while or they come back from far place or trip , Eid and other Celebrating have also more Greeting than say Assalamualaikum :+1::blush::blush::blush:

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@deepakjhic are this the greetings for all Indians or for a specific tribe?


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@WaweruM @OSAMA

We greet with the name of lord RAMA.

THAT IS “RAM RAM JI”.

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HAPPY MAPPING


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Young edition: “Bella secco” o “Bella fratè”! with a punch on the shoulder

Ladies edition: “Amoooooore!!!” with a long hug

Family edition: “Ciao pà, che mi compri Minecraft per PS4?” while playing videogame on smartphone

Local Guides edition: “Ciaooo! Come stai? Tanti kudos per te!!!” while highfiveing! :smiley:

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@mhjn are there different greetings, check out @deepakjhic greetings, or is he not Indian?


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‘Namaste’ or ‘namaskar’ is the Indian way of greeting one another. Wherever they are–on the street, in the house, in public transport, on vacation or on the phone–when Hindus meet people they know or strangers with whom they want to initiate a conversation, “namaste” is the customary courtesy greeting with which to begin a conversation, and often the salutation with which to end an encounter. It is not a superficial gesture or a mere word, and it is used with all people one meets–young and old, friends and strangers. @WaweruM

@OSAMA


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@WaweruM No my dear

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@HelloSamsonR you dont have a common greeting that you can use to greet anyone?


@HelloSamsonR wrote:

@WaweruM Just as I have said in your previous post, Nigeria is a country that is diversified and has 521 Languages. There is no national Language of greeting except the use of English. But werr I come from my tribe greet like this: Dehgwo :blush::blush: which means all type of saying a greeting. @WaweruM if you want a video I might send it to you as well :blush::blush::blush:


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@OSAMA Thats interesting


@OSAMA wrote:

@WaweruM

It’s depends on the situation , sometimes it’s just to say Assalamualaikum like to say Hi without anything more , sometimes with shake hands sometimes bow and hugs , the situation , if you didn’t see this person for a while or they come back from far place or trip , Eid and other Celebrating have also more Greeting than say Assalamualaikum :+1::blush::blush::blush:


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@LucioV “a punch on the elbow” how does that happen?


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Young edition: “Bella secco” o “Bella fratè”! with a punch on the elbow

Ladies edition: “Amoooooore!!!” with a long hug

Family edition: “Ciao pà, che mi compri Minecraft per PS4?” while playing videogame on smartphone

Local Guides edition: “Ciaooo! Come stai? Tanti kudos per te!!!” while highfiveing! :smiley:


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Sorry, my fault, a punch on the shoulder! :smiley:

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En Argentina, @WaweruM , el saludo es informal, un saludo, estrechando la mano y últimamente se estila dar un beso en la mejilla

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@LucioV Thats a unique way of greeting people


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Sorry, my fault, a punch on the shoulder! :smiley:


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@FaridTDF How does one answer?

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For my Filipino cultural we always kiss on the cheek for a greeting or for our elders we will “bless” them but taking the top of their hand and gentle tap it on our forehead as a sign of respect.

In America, it’s a melting pot of diversity so it depends on the person you meet. Where I come from in Long Island there’s a lot of Italians so they kiss and hug. But if you’re part of the Jewish side on my community the men will not touch you, they will only verbally greet you,out of respect for their religion. But I think for american the most common way to greet is a friendly handshake

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