Welcome culture in different countries. World Hello Day, or how people say hello in different countries

The most common greeting gesture for us is a handshake. But even in this there are differences: in Russia, for example, the man is supposed to greet first, and extend his hand to the woman (if she deems it necessary), but in England the order is reversed. But in any case, He takes the glove off his hand, and She doesn’t have to (but in this case, you shouldn’t realize the intention of kissing the lady’s hand instead of shaking hands).

In a Tajik family, the owner of the house, when receiving a guest, shakes the outstretched hand with both of his own as a sign of respect.

In Saudi Arabia, in such cases, after shaking hands, the head of the host party places his left hand on the right shoulder of the guest and kisses him on both cheeks.

Iranians shake hands and then press their right hand to their heart.

In the Congo, as a sign of greeting, people who meet extend both hands towards each other and blow on them.

The African Maasai have a unique handshake: before offering their hand, they spit on it.

And the Kenyan Akamba do not bother extending their hands: they simply spit at each other as a sign of greeting.
There is an alternative to the widespread handshake, which initially demonstrated that those who met were not holding weapons, has an alternative in the traditions of different cultures.

For example, Hindus fold their hands into “anjali”: they press their palms together in a fingers-up position, so that their tips rise to the level of the eyebrows. Hugs when meeting are allowed after a long separation and look special for men and women. Representatives of the stronger sex hug each other tightly, patting each other on the back; representatives of beauty - holding each other by the forearms, kiss each other with their cheeks - right and left.

The Japanese prefer bows to handshakes, which are lower and longer, the more important the person to whom they are addressed.

Saikeirei is the lowest, but there is also a medium one, when they are inclined at an angle of 30 degrees, and a light one - at only 15 degrees of inclination.

Since ancient times, Koreans have also bowed when meeting.

The Chinese, who are also traditionally more comfortable with bows, still quite easily move on to greetings through handshakes, and when a group of Chinese residents meet a new person, they can applaud - this is expected to be responded to in the same way. And the original tradition here was shaking hands... with yourself.

By the way, in Rus' it was also customary to bow, but during the construction of socialism this was recognized as a relic of the past.

In the Middle East, bowing with a bowed head with arms lowered and pressed to the body, when the right palm covers the left hand is a sign of respectful greeting.

And how beautiful the greeting ritual is in some North African countries! There they bring the right hand first to the forehead, then to the lips and after that to the chest. Translated from sign language, this means: I think about you, I talk about you, I respect you.

In the Zambezi they clap their hands while crouching.

In Thailand, joined palms are applied to the head or chest and the higher the status of the person being greeted, the higher the status. This gesture is accompanied by the exclamation “wai”.

Tibetans generally do incredible things: they take off their hat from their head with their right hand, and put their left hand behind their ear, while still sticking out their tongue. - This proves the absence of bad intentions on the part of the greeter.

The natives of New Zealand also stick out their tongues and also bulge their eyes, but before doing this they clap their hands on their thighs, stomp their feet and bend their knees. Only “one of our own” can understand this, so the ritual is designed, first of all, to recognize a stranger.

What the male Eskimos do is even more exotic (of course, only in our opinion): they hit each other on the head and back with their fists. Not much, of course, but it’s hard for the uninitiated to understand... However, they can also rub noses, just like the inhabitants of Lapland.

Polynesians also greet each other “more affectionately”: they sniff, rub their noses and stroke each other on the back.

In Caribbean Belize, the local population also maintains a unique greeting tradition: they are supposed to put clenched fists to their chest. Who would have thought that this was a gesture of peace? Fists are also used in greetings on Easter Island: they are extended in front of you at chest level, then raised above your head, unclenched and “thrown” your hands down.

The traditional greeting pose in a number of Indian tribes is to squat when seeing a stranger. It shows the peacefulness of the greeter, and the person he meets must pay attention to this, otherwise the Indian will be doomed to sit for a long time, because he needs to note to himself that he was understood. According to the laws of hospitality of the African Zulus, when entering a house, you must immediately sit down, without waiting for any invitation or greeting - the hosts will do this, but only after the person entering has taken a sitting position.

Interestingly, New Guinea also uses this facial movement, but to greet foreigners. However, not in all tribes.

So, among the Koiri it is customary to greet each other with a tickling touch of the chins.

The Tuaregs living in the Sahara say hello for at least half an hour, starting to jump, gallop, bow and sometimes take very strange poses at a distance of a hundred meters from the person they meet. It is believed that in the process of their body movements they recognize the intentions of this oncoming person.

In Egypt and Yemen, the greeting gesture is reminiscent of saluting in the Russian army, only the Egyptians, placing their palm to their forehead, turn it towards the person they are greeting.

And Australian Aborigines greet each other by dancing.

In a Tajik family, the owner of the house, when receiving a guest, shakes the outstretched hand with both of his own as a sign of respect.

In Saudi Arabia, in such cases, after shaking hands, the head of the host party places his left hand on the right shoulder of the guest and kisses him on both cheeks.

Iranians shake hands and then press their right hand to their heart.

In the Congo, as a sign of greeting, people who meet extend both hands towards each other and blow on them.

The African Maasai have a unique handshake: before offering their hand, they spit on it.

And the Kenyan Akamba do not bother extending their hands: they simply spit at each other as a sign of greeting.

There is an alternative to the widespread handshake, which initially demonstrated that those who met were not holding weapons, has an alternative in the traditions of different cultures.

For example, Hindus fold their hands into “anjali”: they press their palms together in a fingers-up position, so that their tips rise to the level of the eyebrows. Hugs when meeting are allowed after a long separation and look special for men and women. Representatives of the stronger sex hug each other tightly, patting each other on the back; representatives of beauty - holding each other by the forearms, touch each other with their cheeks - right and left.

The Japanese prefer bows to handshakes, which are lower and longer, the more important the person to whom they are addressed.

Saikeirei is the lowest, but there is also a medium one, when they are inclined at an angle of 30 degrees, and a light one - at only 15 degrees of inclination.

Since ancient times, Koreans have also bowed when meeting.

By the way, in Rus' it was also customary to bow, but during the construction of socialism this was recognized as a relic of the past.

In the Middle East, bowing with a bowed head with arms lowered and pressed to the body, when the right palm covers the left hand is a sign of respectful greeting.

In the Zambezi they clap their hands while crouching.

In Thailand, joined palms are applied to the head or chest and the higher the status of the person being greeted, the higher the status. This gesture is accompanied by the exclamation “wai”.

Polynesians also greet each other “more affectionately”: they sniff, rub their noses and stroke each other on the back.

Interestingly, New Guinea also uses this facial movement, but to greet foreigners. However, not in all tribes.

Thus, it is customary for the Koiri to greet each other by tickling their chins.

In Egypt and Yemen, the greeting gesture is reminiscent of saluting in the Russian army, only the Egyptians, placing their palm to their forehead, turn it towards the person they are greeting.

And Australian Aborigines greet each other by dancing.

Greeting is not just a gesture of politeness. For some peoples this is a whole ritual. Usually the words that people say to each other when meeting, starting a telephone conversation, personal correspondence, etc., contain wishes for good, peace, health. Sometimes they express interest in how a person lives, whether everything is okay with him.

In order not to look like an ill-mannered person, you need to know how to greet correctly and behave according to etiquette during personal communication. This will allow you to show your best side, especially if you are seeing a person for the first time and their opinion about you is just beginning to take shape.

Etiquette

There is a whole system of rules on how to greet people.

It is different for every nation. Here they say: “You are greeted by your clothes, you are escorted by your mind”. In the modern world this is called "overall image".

In economically developed countries, it is customary to form an opinion about a person not by clothes and their cost, but by focusing on how well a person knows how to behave correctly when starting communication.

Residents of our latitudes are gradually moving away from significance "overall image", paying attention to the tact and upbringing of the counterpart, losing sight of his hairstyle, the correct selection of accessories, and the brand of perfume.

This applies to a greater extent to business circles. Considerable importance has been attached to etiquette at all times, but as a system of designated rules it was formed only a little more than 3 centuries ago. Some people believe that a greeting does not convey any information.

In fact, with its help the interlocutor gives a lot of signals:

Expressing respect for the rights and personality of the counterpart;
Positioning oneself as a person equal to the interlocutor;
Expression of desire and interest in further communication, regardless of the ultimate goal (business, friendly interaction, etc.).

Greetings from different nations

If you are going to meet with representatives of other countries, find out how they greet according to their etiquette. For example, it is customary for the Japanese to bow when meeting.

If you intend to visit Japan, remember that there are three types of bows:

Saikeirei. It is given to people of high social status, to respectable elders. The tilt angle is approximately 45 degrees. As a rule, the Japanese honor their most respected guests with such bows;
Keirei. They greet people when they enter or leave a room. The tilt angle is 30 degrees;
Eshaku. This is the simplest bow. If a Japanese person says hello and says hello specifically to him, he implies that he could just pass by. The degree of inclination is approximately 15 degrees.

For a long time, the Chinese and Koreans also used a similar system of bows, but nowadays representatives of these peoples will shake hands with Europeans and greet each other with their hands clasped and raised above their heads.

Close people in India usually hug. Men slap each other on the back, and women touch their cheeks twice. Residents of this country greet strangers by raising the joined fingers of both hands to their eyebrows.

In France, a stranger is greeted with a handshake, but if the situation is informal, it is customary to imitate three kisses by touching cheeks.

If in New Zealand a person touches your nose with his nose, it means he really likes you.

Don’t be surprised by the hot hugs of the people of Latin America - the “hot” representatives of this country give them to everyone.

In European countries, it is customary to shake hands when meeting.

How does this happen among Muslims?

It is worth studying the traditions if you are traveling to a Muslim country.

Muslims highly respect greeting etiquette, associating it with religion. “As-salamu ‘alaikum”(“Peace be with you”) - this is their greeting, in response to which you need to respond "Wa-'alaikum as-salaam"("Peace to you too" ). This is a short option, but for a foreigner it is quite enough to express his respect to his interlocutor. But this is not all you need to know about how Muslims greet each other and what they want to say.

“As-salam” means prosperity, health, peace. They not only wish for it from the heart, but ask Allah to give these benefits.

The name “Muslim” comes from this word and means, among other things, greeting. By honoring each other with this word, people seem to enter into an agreement among themselves on mutual respect for the honor, rights and life of another person.

If salam is given to one person, he must answer. Otherwise, Allah will be angry, and the request for peace and health will not be heard.

When sending a greeting to a group of people, it doesn’t matter who says hello first, the main thing is that at least someone from the team responds. The answer to “salaam” must be received quickly, because delay without a good reason is a great sin.

It is not prohibited, but it is highly discouraged for a man to greet a stranger woman if she is not accompanied by her husband or other people. In this case, the woman does not have the right to respond to “salaam”. A woman is a stranger to a man if, according to Islamic norms, he can marry her.

The same applies to people who are busy at a certain moment and may not have the opportunity to respond.

"See you today"- can sometimes be heard in response to “Hello” with us. Muslims say hello at every meeting in order to cry out to Allah for peace and health as often as possible. This is especially true for family.

Salam is often accompanied by a handshake.

Greetings from the Jews

Their greeting is consonant with the Muslim one (“Shalom”, “Shalom Aleichem”) and has a similar meaning - “Peace”, “Peace be with you”. Recently, Jews most often use its short form (“Shalom”).

Depending on the time of day, people may greet differently.

For example, if you need to wish good morning, they say “Bokeh of mouths”, good afternoon - "Tzochoraim tovim", evenings – “Erev tov”. The question “What do you hear?” is considered a manifestation of politeness.

(“Ma nishma?”).

If, when greeting, Jews want to show their participation, they are interested in how things are going with the interlocutor - “Ma shlomkha?” .

How do we do this?

There are a number of nuances that need to be taken into account when greeting a person. For example, this applies to who should greet first according to etiquette. The younger one should show respect. In relation to a woman, the man is the first to express his respect.

If she is sitting, she has the right not to stand up in response.

But if she is receiving a guest in her home, it is advisable to stand up. A woman who is in the company of a man should greet a woman who is not in the company of the opposite sex. Regardless of the accompaniment, the younger woman greets the older one.

In ancient times, a slave had to bow before his master.

Today, it is enough for a subordinate to be the first to greet the boss, but only the manager can initiate a handshake. The exception is a female subordinate, who must extend her hand first.

Milkmaids (in a pair, one has his fingers crossed except for the thumbs, which are pointing down, the second one pulls the fingers)

Lumberjacks (the fingers of the right hand, except the thumb, are extended forward, the thumb is raised up, with the left hand we take the thumb, give each other a hand and begin to imitate a saw)

Don't care (they don't give a damn about how partners greet each other)

A real guy (the index finger and little finger form a figure with which they greet).

2. Hello Beaver!

Once my head woke up,

That means legs too.

The eyes see

Ears hear

So we can do anything.

Let's light a fire for joy

Loudest: Hello, Beaver!

3.I wake up early in the morning!

Target: relieve tension.

I wake up early in the morning (we stretch)

Sunny, Sunny (shielding from the sun)

I'm drinking a cup of tea

To the bottom, to the bottom (we drink tea)

And I eat a sandwich

With butter, with butter (we eat a sandwich)

Come on, let's go together, let's go together:

Hello Hello!

4.Hello friend!

Hello friend (we shake hands)

How are you here (we tap our partner on the shoulder)

Where have you been (threatening)

I missed you (hands to chest)

You have arrived (hands to partner)

Fine! (embrace)

5.How they say hello in different countries.

Target: removing communication barriers

Norwegians (since there are a lot of fish, they greet with a hand like a fish)

The Swiss (because they make cheese, the thumb is raised on both hands, then, with our own hands, we take hold of our partner’s thumbs, we get a cheese mixer and begin to mix the cheese, saying: “Cheese!”

Japanese (sum, turn butts and collide)

Malaysians (rubbing nose tips)

Russians (threefold hug)

Germans - handshake and eye contact

French - handshake and kiss on both cheeks

Chinese - bow with arms crossed on chest

Indians - light bow, palms folded in front of forehead

6.Cottage cheese.

The guys are divided into two circles, internal and external, turn their backs to each other, walk in a circle, after the command: “Cottage cheese”, bend down, look through their legs at their partner and say hello.

7. I am a blackbird!

I am a thrush! (pointing to ourselves)

You are a blackbird! (point to partner)

You have a nose, I have a nose!

Your cheeks are red, my cheeks are red!

Your lips are scarlet, my lips are scarlet!

You and I are two friends, we love each other!

8.Penguins.

I am a penguin and you are a penguin!

A pair of eyes, one nose!

Our ears are on top of our heads,

Hands hidden under belly!

What do we need to keep warm?

A very friendly hug for everyone!

9.Body parts.

The guys are divided into four groups, the first group puts their right hand on their shoulder, the second on their thigh, the third on their knee, the fourth on their right hand on their knee, and their left on their thigh. Everyone begins to greet these parts of the body and chant: “Lady, lady!”

10. Rap style.

The children are invited to come up with their own form of greeting.

11.Hello

Target: bringing group members closer to each other and introducing an element of friendly relations into joint work

The guys shake hands with each member of the group and say: “Hello! How are you doing?" The main rule: when greeting any of the participants, you can free your hand only after you begin to greet someone else with the other hand.

12. "OVATION"

Target: feel your own importance, increase your self-confidence

Instructions: One of the bravest young people is invited to the circle. He must say loudly: “I want a low ovation,” then the rest of the circle sits down on one knee and applauds him. Then the bravest girl and 5 strong young people are invited into the circle.

The girl loudly says: “I want a high ovation,” then the young people take her in their arms and throw her up. The presenter says that if any person from the group (squad) is in a bad mood or simply wants friendly support, then he can approach any person or group of people and ask him for a low or high ovation, and they will not have the right to refuse him.

Tell me how you say hello and I'll guess where you're from. Greetings reflect the characteristics of the national character. Let's see how people in other countries greet each other.

Career-obsessed Brits and Americans first ask: “How are you?” Acceptable answer: “good” or “ok.” Saying “badly” is considered indecent.

In France, even strangers kiss when meeting and saying goodbye, touching each other’s cheeks.

In Europe and New Guinea, it is a common custom to greet without words, simply by raising your eyebrows. Only on the mainland this gesture is used when greeting friends and family. And on the Pacific island - foreigners.

Emotional Latinos definitely try to hug each other.

Laplanders rub their noses against each other. Apparently to warm up a little.

People in India ask the question in the morning: “Did mosquitoes bother you too much last night?”

Curious Samoans sniff each other.

Mysterious Tibetans remove their headdress with their right hand, and put their left hand behind their ear and stick out their tongue.

The Zulus exclaim in surprise: “I see you!”

The Japanese take greetings very seriously. They use three types of bows - saikeirei (the lowest, for the most respected people), medium (at an angle of 30 degrees) and light (at an angle of 15 degrees).

When Jews and Arabs meet, they say: “Peace be with you!”

Greenlanders always exclaim: “Nice weather”, even if this is not true.

In Malaysia, people often greet with the question: “Where are you going?” The standard answer is a vague one: “Go for a walk.”

The traditional greeting in Thailand is called "wai". Place your palms together and press them to your forehead, nose or chest. The position of the hands is determined by the status of the opponent. The more significant the person, the higher the palms and the longer the “wai” lasts.

Representatives of the Tuareg tribe living in the Sahara begin to greet each other from a distance of one hundred meters. They jump, bow, make faces - and so on for half an hour. Alert Africans are trying to recognize whether a stranger is approaching them. In case of danger, they have enough time to prepare for defense.

The Akamba tribe of Kenya spit on each other as a sign of deep respect.

Next door to the Akamba live the Maasai, who also love to drool. They first spit on their hand, and then extend their palm to the person they meet.

The natives of New Zealand do not greet very friendly people. First they shout intimidating words, then slap their hands on their thighs, stomp their feet and bend their knees. Finally, their eyes bulge and their tongues stick out. Those who are not scared are most likely one of their own!