Arabs often use "your relatives are in front of you, and there is a smooth road before you" to express their greetings.
Indians greet each other by touching their noses and foreheads and hugging each other tightly. In Africa, some ethnic groups will ask each other "How are you? Are you sweating?" to show their concern and greetings. Because of the prevalence of fever in this area, people with fever will have dry skin, while healthy people generally have moist skin, so here, whether the skin sweats is a sign to measure people's health.
When Nepal's host and guest meet, they put their hands together and shouted "Namaste". In mountainous areas, when the host meets the guests, the host sticks out his tongue to show his welcome to the guests. Because the tongue and heart are bright red, and the red tongue represents a sincere heart.
Some tribes in Africa have a strange etiquette, that is, when they cherish a person or a thing, they should spit. Tribal warriors should spit on children when they meet them for the first time. When touching a new weapon, spit on your hand first. This may be an ancient custom, because some primitive people believe that saliva can ward off evil spirits.
Hui people are simple, honest, polite and warm in hospitality. When Hui relatives and friends meet, they should say hello to each other. When you speak, you can't look around and show impatience; Don't be picky about your teeth, and don't put your fingers in your nostrils; Don't spit or wipe your nose in front of others. When the guests arrive home, the host should make tea and prepare meals immediately. Generally, he can't say "Do you drink tea?" "Have you eaten?" When drinking tea, cover the tea bowl. In front of the guests, it is necessary to uncover the bowl cover and add tonics such as rock sugar, walnut kernel, red dates, raisins and longan. Then fill it with water and cover it with your hands.
Albania has many exquisite manners. In Al Bai Ya, there are complete sets of greetings for illness, childbirth, housewarming, weddings and funerals. For example, on your birthday, people will say "I wish you a long life like a mountain" and "I wish you strong as a lion". When giving birth to a child, people wish the mother "regeneration100"; When holding a funeral, people usually say "I mourn with you", "I hope you can turn misfortune into happiness" and "turn grief into joy".
For Americans, they don't hug and kiss everyone they meet everywhere. Of course, women may hug each other to show friendship when they meet; And in some upper-class circles, kissing each other on the cheek is a common courtesy. But Americans generally don't hug others except family and friends. Besides, not every American is used to hugging others. So don't just hug the next American you meet. He may be as uncomfortable as you.
Japanese people usually bow when they meet. It is advisable for familiar people to bow to each other for two or three seconds when they meet; If you meet a good friend, bend over for a long time; When you meet your elders, you can't raise your head until they raise their heads, sometimes even bowing many times.
Australians are very polite and never speak loudly in public. In banks, post offices, bus stops and other public places, they all wait patiently and orderly. Shaking hands is a way of greeting each other. Hugs and kisses are rare in Thailand. Men put their hands in front of their faces and women put them on their chests, which is a way to greet each other and their elders.
The traditional etiquette for Indonesians to meet friends or acquaintances is to hold their chests in their right hands and say hello to each other, while for ordinary people, it is to shake hands and say hello.
In Malaysia, two people shake hands (the palm of their right hand is placed in each other's palm). Touch your forehead with your hand. Touch your hands lightly on your chest.