Question

How do people greet each other in australia, india, japan, korea, the netherlands, and spain?

Answer 1

In Australia, since Australians are friendly people and they normally greet people when they encounter them. They always offer a handshake or if you are a friend or family member, they usually hug or kiss them on the cheek.

In India, the traditional form of greeting is the Namaste which literally means, “I bow to the divine in you.” To greet someone with a namaste, bring your hands together with palms touching in front of your chest in a graceful fashion.

In Japan, people greet each other by bowing. A bow can ranges from a small nod of the head to a deep bend at the waist. A longer and deeper bow shows respect and equally a small nod with the head is casual and informal.
In Korea, the bow is the traditional form of Korean greeting although it is sometimes accompanied by a handshake among men.

In the Netherlands, shaking hands is very important. The handshake is the common form of greeting. While, very close friends may greet each other by kissing close to the cheek three times, beginning with the left cheek.

In Spain, the way people greet each other depends on the region. For men greeting men, in most areas, it is completely customary to give each other a hug.