Hi friends! How are you? I am fine here and expect the same from you. I believe you all are following safety measures, eating healthy and taking care of you and your family.

So, today I would like to share with you all a topic which is very important and familiar. Its nothing but “Greetings” & “Being Polite”. We all know how to greet a person, but do you know it differs from place to place and persons too?. If he/she is our close our family or friend its different. When it comes to boss/ colleague/ employee etc.., it will differ. Like wise.. Yes?. And these greetings depend on our family norms & customs, place where were raised, relationship with opposite person, etc.., Our greetings should be polite. The way we greet people says a lot about us. Each nation has unique style to greet. Some actions also defines our politeness.  Do you know that there are some specific signs that means a lot? You didn't get my point? ok! with no more delay let's get into the topic.

Now i am going to tell you how do people greet in different nations and how they define being polite.

a) If you want to greet someone in India, you can stick both your hands together and say “Namaste” (which means I greet the divine within you). See the below picture. 

b) In England, people often ‘Whistle’ when they don't like a performer.

c) If you want to greet someone in Tibet, you can ‘Stick out your tongue’. 

d) In Japan, 'taking off your shoes' is considered polite before entering someone's house.

e) In Holland, it is polite to eat your bread with a knife and fork.

f) In Indonesia, you should use your ‘thumb’ to point to something.

g) People in Switzerland, people think it's gross to chew gum in public.

h) In Turkey, a strong handshake is considered impolite. A light handshake is fine.

i) In China, it is rude to make an eye-contact when you greet someone.

j) In Taiwan, it's polite to ‘Burp’ if you enjoyed your meal.

k) It is customary for people in Morocco to offer their guests ‘Mint Tea’.

l) In Africa, the most common greeting is Handshake accompanied with Eye-Contact and a Smile. Handshake should be light or firm depending on the person.

j) The common greeting in Netherlands is Handshake along with nod of the Head. Among family and friends, it's common to greet by kissing on alternative cheeks three times.

k) In Japan, Slurping is a sign of appreciation.

So friends that's it for today. I tried to cover important points, sorry if i miss any. I will try to cover the missing points and will get back to you soon. I believe you all find this article useful and informative, And got to know how much being polite and greetings matter. Give respect and take respect. 

I am signing off for today. Have a good day friends. Stay safe and Be Strong. Thank you!!!