12 Ways to Say Hello! in different countries of the world

A greeting always precedes an acquaintance. And in order not to get into an awkward situation and not to spoil the impression of a meeting neither to yourself nor to another, you should know how to say "Hello!" in the country where you are or where you are going to go. We have collected 12 different ways to say hello from all over the world.

France: a kiss on both cheeks

In France, greetings usually kiss both cheeks. The number of kisses may vary by region.

Japan: bow

When meeting or meeting in Japan, it is preferable to bow to each other.

Argentina: a kiss on the right cheek

To say hi in Argentina, you should lightly press your cheek against the person’s right cheek.

Philippines: Mano

Greeting older people, it’s worth taking a hand and pressing your knuckles to your forehead as a sign of respect.

Russia: a strong handshake

In Russia, the standard way of greeting for men is a strong handshake.

Tibet: language demonstration

This tradition dates back to the 9th century, the reign of the Tibetan king Langdarm, famous for his cruelty and black language. Today, people still greet each other this way.

India: Namaste

Saying "hello!" in India, you should clasp your hands in a prayer position with your fingers up, and bow slightly, saying "Namaste!"

Ukraine: a triple kiss

After kissing a man on both cheeks, do not stop. Here, for a greeting, a triple kiss was received: on the left, right and again on the left cheek.

Thailand: Wai

Put your palms together on your chest and tilt your head so that the thumbs touch the chin and the foreheads touch the forehead.

Greenland: Kunik

This is a traditional way of greeting with a loved one. To say hello in this way, touch your nose and upper lip to your cheek or forehead and take a breath.

Botswana: a difficult handshake

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To greet a person in Bostwan, extend your right hand for a typical handshake, then do something like a padlock with your fingers and raise your right hand up to your chest and finally another handshake.