How to Be an International Master of Saying Hello

HOW TO BE THE International Master OF SAYING HELLO Have you ever wondered what the appropriate way to greet someone in Greenland is? Would you like to know how to say 'Hello' in Tibet? Get ready to make yourself accustomed to even the most curious greetings from across the world... How are you doing? Hello Hallo (Hello) UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES GERMANY A handshake. Men should A handshake. For an informal greeting: a hug and friendly slaps on the back. wait for a woman to extend A firm handshake, making eye contact. her hand, and in mixed company shake a woman's hand before a man's. Ohayou Bonjour (Formal: Good Day) Hallo (Used from waking to midday) (Hello) Salut Konnichiwa (Until dusk) Konbanwa (Throughout the evening) (Informal: Hi) Oyasumi (Only before bed) NETHERLANDS FRANCE Shake hands and say your last name. JAPAN A kiss on both cheeks. Bow from the waist. Ainngai (Hello) Tunngahugit (welcome) La Orana Tashi Deleg (Hello) (Hello) POLYNESIA ARTIC TIBET The 'Honi'. A greeting in which two people press noses and inhale. Stick your tongue out, to show no evil thoughts. Rub noses like the Inuits. Weh di go ann? As-salamu-alaykum Ciao (What's up?) (Peace be unto you) (Informal: Hello) BELIZE EGYPT ITALY Kiss three times, alternating Kiss on the cheeks four Press fists together with the other person. from cheek to cheek. times. Twice on left, twice Left, right, left. on right. ¿Qué onda? (What's up?) Hola Sawubona (Hello) (A friendly greeting) ECUADOR MEXICO SOUTH AFRICA (ZULU) Ecuadorian women greet their friends with a partial hug called a 'medio abarzo'. A handshake, using your left hand to hold your right arm and show a lack of weapon. A kiss on the cheek. Ni sa bula? Ni-hao-maî Merhaba (Formal: Hello) (How are you?) (Hello) FIJI CHINA TURKEY Nod your head and flick your eyebrows upward. Nod or bow. A handshake. As-salamu alaykum Mwai O tsogile jang? (Muslim: Hello) (A general greeting) (How did you wake?) Nomaashkaar (Hindu: Hello) BANGLADESH LIBERIA BOTSWANA A handshake with no grip; a light grazing of the palms and fingers. A relaxed right-handed Men often snap fingers when shaking hands. salute. Sues'day? Kuzuzangpo? (Is your body well?) M'bolo (Hello) (Singular: Hello) CAMBODIA BHUTAN GABON Hold your hands together ('prayer hands') against your chest. The higher you hold your hands, the greater the respect you show. A formal greeting is to bow with arms People show respect by shaking hands with both hands. outstretched. Yassas Hello Наӕ (Formal: Hello) (Meaning: Happy) GREECE GRENADA ICELAND A handshake is customary for men meeting for the first time. Women may kiss each other on the cheek. Back slapping takes the place of hand shakes. A friendly greeting is to tap clenched fists. Sain baina uu? Bom Dia Waapun? (What's happening?) (Good morning) (Hello) Boa tarde (Good afternoon) Boa noite (Good night) JAMAICA MONGOLIA Greetings range from a nod to a slap on the back to a kiss - depending on the people and occasion. The "Yardie' handshake is also Female friends greet each MOZAMBIQUE other with a kiss. Other common greetings are a pat on the back, handshake or hug. In the north, people clap used, which involves bumping fists and swiping thumbs. hands three times before they say “Hello". Salut Mwauka uli? Lyak la bass (Hello) (How did you wake up?) (Translation: On you no evil) MOLDOVA MALAWI MAURITANIA Men often greet a woman by kissing her hand and saying "I kiss your hand". A handshake. A handshake. Kia ora Márhaba Apa kabar (Hello) (Hello) (Hello) MÃORI OMAN SINGAPORE It is normal to press noses together with closed eyes. Following a handshake, men add a kiss on the nose. Slide your palm together towards your chest. End with a hand on your heart. Sawubona Tālofa! Muli Bwanji? (Hello) (Hello) (How are you?) SWAZILAND TUVALU ZAMBIA Relatives press their face into the cheek of another Some greet by gently squeezing a thumb during a handshake. A handshake. and sniff. Mhoro Haluu Kumusta po kayo? (Singular: Hello) (Hello) (Formal: How are you?) ZIMBABWE GREENLAND PHILIPPINES The Shona people show respect with a series of slow, rhythmic handclaps. The 'Kunik': press your nose and upper lip against another person's skin, then breath in. Put one's right knuckles against the forehead of an older person. Néih hóu Namaste Selamat (Hello) (I bow to the devine in you) (Peace) HONG KONG INDIA INDONESIA A soft handshake followed by a touch of your chest. To greet an elder, Indonesian people move their offered hand to slightly touch their forehead. Put palms together as though praying and bend or nod. Clasp hands at throat level and nod. Annyeonghaseyo Hai Ayubowan (Hello) (Hello) (Hello) KOREA MALAYSIA SRI LANKA Touch the other person's hands with both of your hands, then bring back to your chest. A gesture called 'Salame'. Place palms together under chin, bow slightly. A slight bow and handshake. Sawasdee Krab As-Salaam-Alaikum Buenos dias (Hi, how are you doing?) (Peace be with you) (Good day) THAILAND THE MIDDLE EAST ARGENTINA Both men and women may Place your palms together, elbows down and bow your head slightly. This greeting is called 'Wai'. Sweep your right hand up to your heart. hug or kiss as a greeting in Argentina. But in a formal situation a handshake is expected. olá Aloha G'Day (Good Day) (Hello) (Hello) BRAZIL HAWAII AUSTRALIA A friendly greeting for men is to lightly hug and tap A handshake, or from a distance - a wave. each other on the back. The Shaka sign. Women usually kiss on the cheek. HOW TO BE THE Juternational Master OF SAYING HELLO LONDON SPEAKER BUREAU.COM