4. Greeting people.
Our planet is divided into many different countries with different races, customs and manners.
In your own country you know how to greet people you meet. But when you live abroad it is important to know how to greet people. Each country has its own way of greeting people.
In the USA it is normal for men to shake hands when they meet but it is unusual for men to kiss.
The British often say "hello” when they see friends.French people shake hands with their friends, or kiss them on both cheeks. That’s why French people think the British are unfriendly and impolite.In Japan it is polite and normal for men and women to bow.
In Polynesia you take your friend’s hands and use them to stroke your face.
Our planet is divided into many different countries with different races, customs and manners.
In your own country you know how to greet people you meet. But when you live abroad it is important to know how to greet people. Each country has its own way of greeting people.
In the USA it is normal for men to shake hands when they meet but it is unusual for men to kiss.
The British often say "hello” when they see friends.French people shake hands with their friends, or kiss them on both cheeks. That’s why French people think the British are unfriendly and impolite.In Japan it is polite and normal for men and women to bow.
In Polynesia you take your friend’s hands and use them to stroke your face.