Greetings

 Today's post looks at how different parts of the world greet each other. One rule of thumb is to always greet elders first especially in Asian and African countries. When in doubt watch how the locals greet people. In Tibet it used to be sticking out your tongue though that greeting isn't used often today. Bumping noses is the common in the Gulf countries. Air kisses vary in how they're done depending on the country, the countries that employ this technique are France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Latin America, Ukraine and Quebec, Canada. In New Zealand it's rubbing noses or foreheads. Clapping hands after shaking, once for the first person, twice for the second person. In Malaysia put your hand on your heart. Bowing is the way in Japan, Cambodia, India, Nepal, Laos, and Thailand, the deeper the vow the greater respect for the person. Last on the list is sniffing faces which is done in Greenland and Tuvalu.