Greeting

Asking someone “Have you eaten?” is a traditional Chinese greeting. In Greece, you slap another person’s back as a greeting. It’s more common than shaking hands. Before we are traveling in other countries, learning the rules for saying hello is important. Greeting can be different in different countries. In most of countries, people shake hands when they meet. In some places, people kiss a person’s cheek or both cheeks. In other places, people greet with three kisses! In Japan, people bow or nod to another person. Different phrases for greeting include, “I’m happy,” “I see you” and “Love is with you.” Before we travel, learn how to greet others. The right greeting can make our trip even better.