How to greet people in your country?

@XoyyoX (1055)
China
October 26, 2008 12:14am CST
Two days ago, a lady from british council gave us a lecture about culture, and she presented different ways of handshakes, like a diplomatic handshake, which made me wanna know the greeting manners of in your hometown, is it a handshake, a hug, a kiss, a pat on the shoulder, a nose pressing or ...
3 responses
rrowenaa
@rrowenaa (834)
• Philippines
10 Nov 08
Handshake for meeting someone the very first time, it could mean business also. A hug, a kiss or a cheek to cheek for families and close friends. Waving hands, a nod and a sweet smile are other ways to greet people in my lovely country.
Grace030174
@Grace030174 (741)
• Qatar
27 Oct 08
in my place rite now, a kiss on cheek to some1 u know personally, a hand shake on the first timer
elmiko
@elmiko (6630)
• United States
26 Oct 08
Its a handshake where I live. There another country but I can't remember exactly where I think you have to shake their hand up and down at least 5 times or its considered a sign of rejection.