How do you greet other people? Handshake - namaste - salaam - bear hug?

@dbhattji (2506)
India
June 21, 2007 12:33am CST
Each community has a different way of greeting, we all express our happiness when we meet others. Personally I like namste (Indian way) that salutes the God within others. But for very close friends I like to squeeze their hands or hug them, depending on the relationship. What is your favorite way of greeting?
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yammydudes
@yammydudes (865)
• Philippines
21 Jun 07
Well, like you greetings depends on the closeness/rewlationship. If its a close friend, then hugs and kisses are for them asking them "kumusta?" (how are you?. For an aqcuintance, a simple smile is enough.
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dbhattji
@dbhattji (2506)
• India
21 Jun 07
A smile says it all, I agree. I also liked the term "Kumusta" which language is it from?
Ashgun
@Ashgun (472)
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21 Jun 07
Its Hello or Namaste! Hello for people from other religions and namaster for hindu religions. And my close one i will surely kiss them on both cheeks and say namasteror parnam for elder ones!
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dbhattji
@dbhattji (2506)
• India
21 Jun 07
yes I did not include touching our elders feet (pranam)and kissing the young ones on forehead or cheek. our way of greeting describes our relationship with them.