Cultural Greetings and Gestures

What does placing hands in a prayer position and bowing signify in India, Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos?

• A sign of friendship.

• A sign of respect.

• A casual greeting.

• A farewell gesture.

When bowing in Japan, what indicates a greater level of respect?

• A deeper bow.

• A quick bow.

• A bow with hands clasped.

• A bow with a smile.

When shaking hands in Middle Eastern countries, which hand should be used?

• Left hand only.

• Both hands.

• Right hand only.

• Either hand is acceptable.

What is a characteristic of a handshake in Germany?

• It involves multiple firm yanks.

• It should be a light grip.

• It stops after one firm downward yank.

• It includes a thumb lock.

In certain Asian and African countries, what is an added symbol of respect during a handshake?

• Placing the left hand on the forearm.

• A quick nod of the head.

• A verbal greeting in their language.

• Maintaining eye contact without blinking.

In which of these regions is a single air kiss a common greeting?

• Spain, Portugal, Quebec.

• Italy, Philippines, Paris.

• Argentina, Chile, Peru.

• Russia, Ukraine.

Which of the following countries or regions commonly use a double air kiss as a greeting?

• Tibet.

• Germany.

• Spain, Portugal, Quebec.

• China.

What is the traditional Maori greeting called, and how is it performed?

• The Bow; hands in prayer position and bow.

• The Hongi; pressing foreheads together and looking into each other's eyes.

• The Botswana Handshake; a series of hand movements.

• The Air Kiss; kissing the air near the cheek.