Body Language In Greetings

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1.

One common French greeting is a kiss on the left cheek followed by a kiss on the right cheek
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Depending on the situation or the people greeting, the kiss may be just a touching of cheeks or a real smack.

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2.

The Maori greeting, called the "Hongi," means, "Sharing of breath." In this greeting, the two people touch or rub their noses together and inhale.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The traditional Māori greeting, the Hongi, is done by pressing one's nose and forehead, at the same time, to another encounter. It is used at traditional meetings among Māori people and on major ceremonies and serves a similar purpose to a formal handshake.

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A kiss is also a common form of greeting in Mexico, and is usually just a touching of two cheeks with a kissing sound rather than a real kiss.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Unlike the French double-kiss, the kiss greeting in Mexico is just done on one cheek.

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In Japan, bowing is a common form of greeting.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The bow can range from just a slight nod of the head to a full bow where the person is bent ninety degrees at the waist.

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In Indian, Asian and Arabic cultures people may continue to hold your hand even when the handshake has ended.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
For example, the handshake of Prime Minister Narender Modi was so long and firm that he left his palm print on Prince William's hand during the royal tour.

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In Russia you only shake hands with the opposite sex in a business situation.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
In any other situation it is customary for a man to kiss a woman’s hand.

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7.

In Thailand the person will place his or her palms together at chest level and bow.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The higher the hands are held in relation to the face and the lower the bow, the more respect or reverence is shown.

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8.

There are several ways of greeting people in the Philippines. An elderly person places his or her left hand on the forehead of a child to "bless" the latter.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
It's the right hand.

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In Korea, a bow is followed by a handshake.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
In shaking someone's hand, it is polite to support the right forearm with the left hand.

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When shaking hands between themselves Ghanaians will hold the right hand in the normal manner but will then twist and click each other’s pointing finger.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
It's the middle finger.

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Body Language In Greetings

One common French greeting is a kiss on the left cheek followed by a kiss on the right cheek

The Maori greeting, called the "Hongi," means, "Sharing of breath." In this greeting, the two people touch or rub their noses together and inhale.

A kiss is also a common form of greeting in Mexico, and is usually just a touching of two cheeks with a kissing sound rather than a real kiss.

In Japan, bowing is a common form of greeting.

In Indian, Asian and Arabic cultures people may continue to hold your hand even when the handshake has ended.

In Russia you only shake hands with the opposite sex in a business situation.

In Thailand the person will place his or her palms together at chest level and bow.

There are several ways of greeting people in the Philippines. An elderly person places his or her left hand on the forehead of a child to "bless" the latter.

In Korea, a bow is followed by a handshake.

When shaking hands between themselves Ghanaians will hold the right hand in the normal manner but will then twist and click each other’s pointing finger.