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    Sunday 27 November 2011

    A Few of the Ways to Say Hello in Asia


    CountryGesture
    Chinaa nod or bow
    Hong Kong (older Chinese)clasp hands together at throat level and nod
    Indiapalms together as though praying and bend or nod, called namaste
    Indonesiasay selamat, which means peace
    Japanbow from the waist, palms on thighs, heels together
    Koreaa slight bow and handshake (right hand in one or both hands)
    Malaysiaboth hands touch other person's hands, then are brought back to the breast, calledsalame gesture
    Philippinesa limp handshake
    Sri Lankaplace palms together under chin and bow slightly
    Thailandplace palms together, elbows down, and bow head slightly, called wai
    In Malaysia people greet each other by saying “Where are you going?” Because it is not really a question, the polite response is “Just for a walk.”

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