How people meet in different countries. How do they say hello in different countries of the world? Greetings in Russia

In all countries of the world people, meeting, wish each other well. But outwardly it looks different.

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Let's compare the traditions of greetings from different countries so as not to miss the mark when traveling abroad.

In Tunisia, When greeting in the street, it is customary to bow first, bring your right hand to your forehead, then to your lips, then to your heart. “I think about you, I talk about you, I respect you” - this is the meaning of this greeting.

Residents of the country of Tonga, located on the islands of the Pacific Ocean, when meeting acquaintances, they stop at a distance, shake their heads, stamp their feet and snap their fingers.

Residents of New Guinea from the Koi-ri tribe, greeting each other, tickle each other under the chin.

Residents of the Republic of Zambia in Central Africa, greeting, clapping and curtsy.

Greenlanders there is no formal greeting, but when they meet, they always say: "Nice weather."

In Botswana - a small country in southern Africa, most of which is occupied by the Kalahari Desert, the traditional national "Pula" is translated as a wish: "Let it rain!"

Tajik, accepting a guest in his house, he will shake the outstretched hand with two of his own as a sign of respect. Stretching out one in response is a sign of disrespect.

V Saudi Arabia The owner of the house, after shaking hands, puts his left hand on the guest's shoulder and kisses him on both cheeks.

Iraniansshaking hands with each other, press their right palm to their heart.

V Congo they greet each other like this: they stretch out both hands towards each other and at the same time blow on them.

Hindus when greeting, fold their palms with their fingers up so that their tips rise to the level of the eyebrows. If close people have not seen each other for a long time, hugs are possible. Men hug tightly, patting each other on the back, while women hold each other's forearms and touch their cheeks once from the right and left. Inoods verbally greets God in the face of the one he meets - "Namaste!"

Japanese they bow when they meet: the lower and slower, the more important the person is. The lowest and most respectful is sakeirei, the middle one is at an angle of 30 degrees, and the lightest is only 15 degrees. At the same time, they say "The day has come."

Koreans and Chinese also traditionally bow, but more and more Chinese prefer to greet in a modern way: raising their clasped hands above their heads. But if a few Chinese people get to know a new person, they can applaud him - they need to respond in kind. The traditional greeting phrase in China is translated: "Have you eaten today?"

On the Middle East bow with their heads down, hands down and pressed to the body. At the same time, the palm of the right covers the wrist with the left - this is a sign of respect.

In some North African countries bring their right hand to their forehead, then to their lips, and then to their chest. This means: "I think about you, I talk about you, I respect you." African Maasai, before shaking hands with a friend they meet, spit on her.

A kennian akamba they just spit at each other without bothering to hold out their hands - nevertheless, this is a sign of deep respect. The Zambezi clap their hands while squatting.

V Thailand connect palms and apply to the chest or head - the higher, the more respectful the greeting. The gesture is accompanied by the exclamation "wai" - its duration also depends on the status of the counterpart. Greeting respected persons, the man makes a deep bow, and the woman squats in a kind of curtsy. If peers meet, the bow will be small, symbolic.

Tibetans with the right hand, they remove the cap from the head, and with the left hand they put the ear and stick out the tongue. In such a bizarre way, the absence of bad intentions is demonstrated.

Aborigines New Zealand when they meet, they generally do the unimaginable: they fiercely shout words, slap their palms on the hips, stamp their feet with all their might, bend their knees, protrude their chests, protrude their tongues, bulge their eyes. This complex ritual can only be understood by "their own", thus the aborigines and recognize strangers.

Eskimos lightly hit each other on the head and back. Only men do it.

Polynesianson the contrary, they stroke each other on the back when they meet, sniff and rub their noses. "Nasal" greetings are also used by the inhabitants of Lapland - they seem to warm their frozen noses.

Inhabitants easter islands stretch out their fists in front of them at chest level, then raise them above their heads and, unclenching them, "throw" their hands down.

In some Indian tribes it is customary to squat down when meeting a stranger and sit there until he notices - this demonstrates peacefulness. Sometimes they took off their shoes.

Entering the house African Zulus sit down immediately, without waiting for an invitation or greeting. The owners of the dwelling will greet the guest only after he takes a sitting position. Their traditional verbal greeting is: "I saw you!"

Dwellers in Sahara Tuaregs begin to greet each other at a distance of one hundred meters from each other, and this drags on for a long time: they jump, bow, take strange poses - all in order to recognize the intentions of the counterpart.

V Egypt and Yemen put a palm to the forehead, turning it towards the one with whom they greet.

Arabs cross their arms over their chest.

Australian natives greet each other with a dance.

V New Guinae foreigners are greeted with a lift of eyebrows. In Europe, close friends or relatives are also welcomed. Where a handshake is accepted, the words of greeting are still different.

It is believed that handshakes date back to primitive times. Then, stretching out their hands to each other, people showed that they had no weapons, that they came in peace.

According to another version, the handshake arose during knightly tournaments. When the duel of the two knights dragged on and it was clear that they were equal in strength, the opponents drove up to each other in order to discuss the peaceful outcome of the duel.

Having drawn together, the knights stretched out their hands for a handshake and held them like this until the end of the negotiations, thereby protecting themselves from possible deceit and deception on the part of the enemy. That is why the handshake is now prevalent mainly among men.

The British greet each other with a question that literally means "How are you acting?" But in general, if an Englishman asked you "How are you?", You need to answer "How are you?" - and the ritual will be considered complete. If you begin to tell in detail how you are actually doing, it will cause dislike in the Englishman - in England it is not customary to share problems when you meet. Their handshakes are short and energetic - they don't like tactile contacts.

V America shaking hands are also accepted, but a young American can greet his friend by patting him on the back.

V Latin AmericaIt is not customary to hug when you meet. At the same time, the men knock three times with their hand on the back of their acquaintance, holding their heads over his right shoulder, and then three more times, holding their heads over the left.

In France in an informal setting, even unfamiliar people depict a symbolic kiss when they meet: they alternately touch their cheeks. The French greeting sounds: "How is it going?"

German when they meet, he will ask a little differently: "How is it going?" Italian- "How are you?"

Other peoples do not ask anything when they meet: Greenlanders say "Good weather!", Navajo Indians exclaim: "It's okay!" When they meet, Persians wish: "Be cheerful", Arabs - "Peace be with you!", Jews - "Peace be with you!", And Georgians - "Be right!" or "Win!" True, when entering a church or visiting, Georgians also want peace.

The problem of meeting your soul mate exists not only with us. All over the world, people are looking for new ways to meet. Or ... remember the old ones. Journalist Elena Vos, who lives in Holland, talks about how they are getting to know each other in different countries of the world.

Germany

The family for the inhabitants of today's Germany is an important part of life. But where can the busy and emancipated representatives of the 12-million army of German loners meet their soul mate? Specialized cafes that offer blind dates come to the rescue.

To take part in an express acquaintance, you need to fill out a form and come here on Saturday evening. 24 participants of the meeting are seated at tables: three men and three girls. Light drinks, snacks and salads await them. In the allotted time, you need to have time to introduce yourself and find out something about a potential partner. If you have a shy nature, you can not take the initiative, but simply answer the questions of the person who is interested in you.

At the blow of the gong, girls and men change seats in accordance with the placed signs and get acquainted with other participants. If someone wants to chat longer, you can stay in the bar after the end of the official part.

The main participants in express dating are office workers, people with higher education and an established career. Age - a little over thirty, but up to fifty. How many couples create a family, having met in this way, statistics are silent. But such gatherings in a cafe are also an interesting way to spend a Saturday night.

Belgium

In Belgium, routes for singles have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Tourist and dating bureaus send a group of men and women looking for a couple several times a month. To take part in this route, it is enough to warn the travel agent that you are alone. Groups are formed from people of the same age and different sex.

Travel is most popular among those over 30, over 40 and over 50. A joint route, leisure and entertainment program involuntarily introduce and unite people. The ease of the atmosphere allows you to remain yourself at the time of acquaintance. However, even if the trip does not change fate, time will not be wasted.

Sometimes there are people who like to have fun on tourist buses. But even these people abandon a careless hobby as soon as they meet the person of their dreams.

Practice shows that the most popular tours are around Christmas and early summer. Travel agents take pride when they manage to mate at least one per tour. Given the high demand for solo routes, this is not a bad result.

Netherlands

In the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the problem of creating families is dealt with not only by private dating agencies, but also by central television. Residents of large cities can find a match on the Internet, city cafes and offices. And what about the farmers living on the farms?

The television program "The Farmer Seeks a Wife" is enjoying unprecedented popularity from year to year in Holland. Guys ready to create a cozy nest talk about themselves from the screen. From the female responses sent, they select the applicants they like. Then, week after week, viewers follow the relationship. The participation of the whole country in the creation of a family does not bother the on-screen heroes. The main thing is that among the women who responded, there was the only one who was ready to share his work, home and destiny with the hard-working guy.

Quite a few weddings have already been played. Years later, the presenters remember the happy families that were born thanks to the television project.

England

In the good old, famous for the traditions of England, the institution of matchmakers is returning. A modern matchmaker, as in the old days, gets to know each of her clients herself and selects couples not only according to interests, height, status, but also trusting her feelings. For a stable rate of about 150 euros, she takes responsibility for introducing a man or woman to several applicants.

The candidate must meet at least three of the criteria described by the applicant. The setting for the first meeting is dictated by the character and wishes of the client. It can be a chance meeting in a cafe, or maybe a tea party with a matchmaker. There are not very many marriages created in this way, but almost all of them are happy and stable.

Switzerland

An entrepreneur from Zurich found her own way to help people create. The woman organized a campaign for open lessons and parties for singles. Several times a year, she advertises and sends invitations to everyone she finds in agencies and dating sites. The entrepreneur invites for a reasonable fee to learn how to cook new dishes, take care of the garden, equip the house. And in the course of classes, you can get to know each other.

The advantages of this method are that people with similar interests are gathered. The entrepreneur herself met her husband in an interior decorating class.

Sweden

There are many single-parent families in this country where the child is raised by one mother or only the father. Clubs for single parents are a great opportunity to organize joint leisure activities with children, and at the same time to get to know each other. By paying a small membership fee of € 50 per year, people get the opportunity to take part in educational trips and health days.

These clubs are often supported by government programs and local authorities. The average age of parents is about thirty. The organizers claim that they have the highest percentage of couples who have met. And the safest marriages. As an exception, the club also accepts childless loners who are ready to start a family with a partner who is already raising.

Croatia

In Croatia, a pastor of one of the local churches entered the path of struggle against loneliness. He organized a choir for single parishioners - male and female. For six months, the pastor arranged rehearsals on different days, and on Easter he introduced the male and female halves of the choir.

The first meeting was attended by singles over fifty, but after a few years the age of the parishioners was younger to forty. Residents of local villages are not going to leave their native places, and therefore they are happy to meet people of their circle.

Austria

A forty-year-old resident of Austria decided to create happiness with her own hands after the sudden death of her husband. She organized first a regional, and then a city club of widows and widowers, who decided to find a mate again. Increasingly, divorced ladies who are not averse to meeting a serious widower are also signing up here. Today the age of the participants is from thirty-five. The widowers looking at the light are a little older.

Women like that they are not asked here to answer the question - why did you decide to part with loneliness. And there are practically no casual visitors here either. Having created their website on the Internet, today Austrian widows are looking for partners all over the world.

Australia

For owners of thick wallets, even in love there are few obstacles. A forty-year-old millionaire from Australia, desperate to meet a worthy woman in an ordinary dating agency, paid for and organized a competition for the best female candidate. For two months, day after day, the Australian arranged a show for the applicants in an African safari, restaurant and everyday life. Not all applicants fought for the groom before the final, but the most stubborn and passionate managed to win the heart of an unusual groom. Considering that the tests were broadcast on television, then most of the applicants who left the race found a mate.

Nowadays, many are visiting other countries. Sometimes it happens like a tourist trip, but it happens that we go to visit friends, relatives, study, or work. In doing this, you must, as true sirs and ladies, not only follow the already known rules of conduct, greetings in different countries, but also remember some of the features of the behavior of people in other countries.

It is almost impossible to consider the possible situations in which you may find yourself while traveling. Remember the main thing: you are a guest and therefore it is not customary to show your dissatisfaction. Tactfulness, benevolence and self-confidence will help you “become your own” in any corner of the world, whatever the rules of greeting in different countries.

The Japanese bows down. The traditional Japanese greeting contains three kinds of bows. A slight bow is intended for unfamiliar people, a medium bow is for closer ones, and a low bow expresses the highest degree of respect. When talking with a Japanese and seeing frequent nods during the conversation, do not assume that your interlocutor agrees with you, this gesture means: "I am listening to you carefully," and therefore do not be surprised if you hear "no" at the end of the conversation. By rubbing your eyebrow with the tip of your middle finger while talking to a Japanese, you can completely turn the conversation in a different direction, since in Japan this means that you are seeing deception.

In Kenya, as a sign of high respect, the akamba spits on the counter. The Masai are one of the most famous tribes of the Black Continent. Those who are lucky enough to observe the unique traditions and rituals of the Masai will surely remember the energetic adumu welcoming dance performed by the tribal warriors. It begins with a story telling, after which the dancers form a circle and begin to compete with each other in the height of their jumps, which is designed to show guests the strength and courage of his tribe members.

The greeting of the indigenous Maori people (Hongi) is expressed in a touch of their noses when they meet. Rubbing noses is a symbolic act of referring to ha ("breath of life"), which goes directly to the gods. The one who has passed this rite is no longer considered a manukhiri (visitor), but becomes tangata venua, that is, "a man of the earth."

In most parts of the world, sticking out your tongue will be considered indecent, but not in Tibet - here it is a way of greeting. Traditional Tibetan greeting, sticking out tongue as the most polite sign of it. It is believed that by showing your tongue, thereby you make it clear to the interlocutor that you are not a demon - demons have green tongues.

A ritual bow with palms folded in a boat - this wai. Travelers in Thailand may notice that the position of the hands can vary: the higher they are in relation to the face, the more respect is given to the person being greeted. Tradition was originally used to denote the absence of weapons, which was perceived as the highest expression of respect.

In Tuvalu, it is customary to greet like this: a person presses his face to the cheek of the second and takes a deep breath. Exactly the same actions are expected from the second. And how beautiful the ritual of greeting is in some North African states! There they bring their right hand first to the forehead, then to the lips, and then to the chest. Translated from sign language, this means: I think about you, I talk about you, I respect you.

In the Philippines, there is a very unusual tradition of greeting. The young man greets the elder as follows: he should bend slightly, take the elder's right hand with his right hand, and then touch his knuckles to the interlocutor's forehead. In this case, a younger person should say "mano po" ("mano" hand, "po" respect). In the Zambezi, they clap their hands while squatting.

The natives of New Zealand also stick out their tongues and bulge their eyes, but before that they slap their palms on their hips, stamp their feet and bend their knees. Only “their own” can understand this, so the ritual is designed, first of all, to recognize a stranger. Polynesians also greet each other "more affectionately than affectionate": they sniff, rub their noses and stroke each other on the back.

In Caribbean Belize, the local population also retains the originality of the welcoming tradition: they are supposed to put clenched fists to their chest. Who would have thought that this is a gesture of peacefulness? Fists are also involved in greeting on Easter Island: they are pulled out in front of them at chest level, then raised above their heads, unclenched and "thrown" their hands down. So, it is customary for koiri to greet each other with a tickling touch of sub-brat.

Even more exotic (of course, only in our opinion) are the male Eskimos who hit each other on the head and back with their fists. Not much, of course, but it is difficult for the uninitiated to understand ... However, they can rub their noses, just like the inhabitants of Lapland. The Tuaregs living in the Sahara greet in no less than half an hour, starting to jump, gallop, bow and sometimes take very strange poses at a distance of a hundred meters from the oncoming one. It is believed that in the process of performed body movements, they recognize the intentions of this counterpart.

A traditional welcoming pose in a number of Indian tribes is squatting at the sight of a stranger. It shows the peacefulness of the one who greets, and the counterparty must pay attention to this, otherwise the Indian will be doomed to a long sitting, because he needs to note for himself that he was understood. According to the laws of hospitality of the African Zulu, at the entrance to the house, you must immediately sit down, without waiting for any invitation or greeting - this will be done by the owners, but only after entering a sitting position. And the Australian aborigines greet each other with a dance.

Dating goals. A long time ago, when our ancestors had just, literally, climbed down from the trees, the first greetings appeared. Once a gloomy half-man-half-monkey, tortured by fleas, looking around the surroundings, accidentally found his relative next to him and made an indescribable sound. The Kindred, hearing this exclamation, was pleasantly surprised that they noticed his shaggy person, and also growled something in response. And both seemed to be satisfied. From then until now, greeting has been an integral part of communication. Or rather, its obligatory beginning. In the dictionary, "hello" means a good wish addressed to someone, an expression of sympathy, solidarity. "Hello (those)" is used in Russian as a greeting phrase when meeting - it is a gesture of respect for a person. And the very meaning of the word is very positive - "I wish you health." The first words are very important. They demonstrate the level of education and politeness of a person. A long time ago, when our ancestors had just, literally, climbed down from the trees, the first greetings appeared. Once a gloomy half-man-half-monkey, tortured by fleas, looking around the surroundings, accidentally found his relative next to him and made an indescribable sound. The Kindred, hearing this exclamation, was pleasantly surprised that they noticed his shaggy person, and also growled something in response. And both seemed to be satisfied. From then until now, greeting has been an integral part of communication. Or rather, its obligatory beginning. In the dictionary, "hello" means a good wish addressed to someone, an expression of sympathy, solidarity. "Hello (those)" is used in Russian as a greeting phrase when meeting - it is a gesture of respect for a person. And the very meaning of the word is very positive - "I wish you health." The first words are very important. They demonstrate the level of education and politeness of a person.

Questions and answers when meeting. -Russia. When people meet, they wish each other good health. -Germany. Until 12 noon they say "Good morning", from 12 to 17 - "Good afternoon", after 17 - "Good evening." -USA. Question: "How are you?" Answer: “Everything is fine!”, Even if not everything is perfect. To say "bad is the height of indecency! -Malaysia. Question:" Where are you going. Answer: "Take a walk." -Israel. People say to each other "Peace be with you!" -Iran. People say to each other "Be cheerful!" -Greenland. People say to each other "Good weather!", Even if outside the window is minus 40 degrees and a damp wind is blowing! -Italy. People say "Chao!" To each other. -Zulus. When they meet, they exclaim “I see you!”.

Gestures and postures when meeting. -Russia. People exchange a friendly handshake. -France. When meeting and saying goodbye in an informal setting, it is customary to kiss, touching each other with cheeks alternately and sending one to five kisses into the air. -Latin American countries. When meeting, it is customary to hug even if it is an unfamiliar or completely unfamiliar person. -Lapland. When they meet, people rub their noses against each other. -Japan. When they meet, people bow.

India. People put their hands together in greeting and respectfully press them to their chest. -Samoa. When they meet, people sniff each other. -Tibet. When they meet, people take off their headdress with their right hand, and put their left hand behind the ear and stick out their tongue. -It is customary for some African tribes to spit at each other when they meet, and a more savory spit is a sign of a more respectful attitude, and if they did not spit at you, this is a sign of complete disrespect. -Some Indian tribes in America have to squat down when they meet. Others take off their shoes when they meet. -The representatives of the people in China shake hands with themselves when they meet.

Dating etiquette. 1. The boy is the first to greet the girl. 2. The child is the first to greet the adult. 3. The man is the first to greet the woman. 4. The girl is the first to greet the woman. 5. The girl is the first to greet the elderly man. 6. The one who comes in first greets those present. 7. Of two girls (or boys) of the same age, the one that is more polite is the first to greet.

Greetings etiquette in England. 1. The people of England value time and therefore follow a strict routine. English etiquette does not allow you to be late even to the dinner table in your own home. 2. Table etiquette in England is impeccably observed. Even while at home, a person should use exactly those cutlery that are designed for each particular dish. Communication at the table must certainly be universal: English etiquette prohibits whispering with a neighbor. 3. The British, despite the desire to restrict access to their personal lives, are famous for their hospitality. If you are planning to make a trip to England, you can be sure that they will welcome you there, tell you where to stay and what sights you must see. 4. However, acquiring a new acquaintance in this country is very difficult. In England, even neighbors can meet for decades every day in the yard or on the stairs and not say hello if no one introduced them to each other. 5. The English culture of behavior does not imply constant handshaking: they are appropriate only when getting to know each other. In addition, English etiquette prohibits kissing a woman's hand and complimenting her in the presence of strangers.

A woman on the street is usually the first to greet a man, because she is given the right to decide whether she wants to confirm her acquaintance with this man or not. Hugging is generally not accepted in England. An important place is occupied by expressions of gratitude, which are absorbed and used by the British almost mechanically. English people use the word "please" very often. For a Russian person, such a frequent use of the word "please" seems inappropriate. Nevertheless, this expression brings to communication a feeling of mutual respect, warmth, goodwill. Conversely, not being able to express gratitude on time can disrupt communication. Not a single Englishman will allow himself to be unrestrained in conversation in order to express his opinion categorically. A very soft, restrained manner of communication makes you observe strict rules of behavior and norms of decency. Any sincere manifestation of your feelings and emotions will be perceived with bewilderment, misunderstanding, and in some cases with fear. A harsh tone during a conversation is strictly prohibited. In the opinion of the inhabitants of England, even a slight increase in the tone of the conversation is regarded as provoking a scandal. The British have a very developed sense of their own dignity. In spite of everything, the inhabitants of this country will never complain to you about their own misfortune, they will not seek sympathy in case of failure, or beg for help in a difficult situation. You should also know that in England they do not like to talk about family, love, social status, money. Talking about these topics has always been considered indecent and can lead to embarrassment. In England, they love to joke, so they don't take offense at humor in this country. If you do not understand their humor, you will be considered ill-mannered and evil person. As for parting, if the society is numerous, you can not say goodbye to anyone except the owners. Everywhere except England this is called "to leave in English", and in England - "to leave in French".

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People in Crete are hardworking, sociable and welcoming. And also smiling and sympathetic. In addition, they honor moral principles, sincere, not prone to cunning and deceiving both each other and tourists, do not suffer from stinginess. Committed to Christian principles. People in Crete are hardworking, sociable and welcoming. And also smiling and sympathetic. In addition, they honor moral principles, sincere, not prone to cunning and deceiving both each other and tourists, do not suffer from stinginess. Committed to Christian principles. People in Crete

Greetings in Crete It is customary in Crete to greet everyone with everyone: in Crete, it is customary to greet everyone with everyone: at the entrance to any store, tavern, bus, museum, etc. entrance to any shop, tavern, bus, museum, etc. What is the Greek greeting? Hello)! Γεια σου (σας)! I'm su (sas)! Hello)! Γεια σου (σας)! I'm su (sas)! During the day and in the morning, one should say Καλημέρα! KalimEra! During the day and in the morning, one should say Καλημέρα! KalimEra! In the evening you can contact Καλησπέρα! calispAra! In the evening you can contact Καλησπέρα! calispAra! You can also wish good night Καληνύχτα! KalinIkhta! You can also wish good night Καληνύχτα! KalinIkhta! So the Greek will say Welcome! Καλώς ορίσατε! kalos orisate! So the Greek will say Welcome! Καλώς ορίσατε! kalos orisate! In Greek Goodbye! Χαίρετε! Harete! In Greek Goodbye! Χαίρετε! Harete! Till tomorrow! That that pume avrio! Θα τα πούμε αύριο! Till tomorrow! That that pume avrio! Θα τα πούμε αύριο!

Replies to the greeting After the greeting, you can inquire about After the greeting, you can also inquire about how you are doing? Τι κάνετε (κάνεις); are you kanete (kanis)? Πως είστε (είσαι); pos Iste (Ise)? Τι κάνετε (κάνεις); are you kanete (kanis)? Πως είστε (είσαι); pos Iste (Ise)? You might also ask what's new? Τι νέα; are you nea? You might also ask what's new? Τι νέα; are you nea? Τα ίδια! that Ifya! Everything is the same as before. Τα ίδια! that Ifya! Everything is the same as before. Ολα καλά! Ola feces! Everything is fine, everything is ok! The Greeks believe that the famous American o.k. comes from the Greek Ολα καλά! Ολα καλά! Ola feces! Everything is fine, everything is ok! The Greeks believe that the famous American o.k. comes from the Greek Ολα καλά! To say goodbye, you can use See you soon! Καλή αντάμωση! KALI ANDAMOSI! To say goodbye, you can use See you soon! Καλή αντάμωση! KALI ANDAMOSI! The Greeks can also say goodbye in the French manner Αντίο (σας)! AndyO (sas)! The Greeks can also say goodbye in the French manner Αντίο (σας)! AndyO (sas)! Worked on the project: Akimova Daria Artemieva Daria Bidbunova Anastasia Kapustin Ivan Kuzmina Ekaterina Lolishvili Zhanna Maikhov Anton Magomedova Khadizhat Polinkovskaya Alisa Semikova Alexandra Solomin Ivan Fedorovskaya Yulia Churakova Ekaterina Portnova Elena Alekseevna

The most frequent action we do every day is greeting each other. We greet not only with people close to us and friends, but even with strangers. Greetings are so widespread that World Greetings Day is celebrated annually on November 21st. Each country, culture has certain rules of greeting. In some countries, the greeting is so unusual that it makes people from other cultures smile.

The most common greeting, both in everyday life and at business meetings, is a handshake. In Slavic countries, men usually greet this way. If people meet for the first time, then during the handshake they still introduce themselves to each other. There are some rules in the etiquette of handshakes:

• a man should be the first to extend his hand to a woman (although this rule in England is exactly the opposite);
  
• if you are sitting at the moment when a hand is extended to you, then you need to stand up;
  
• a handshake at any time of the year should be carried out without gloves;
  
• if there is a person in front of you of higher status or older, wait until he extends his hand first.
  

One of the most unusual ways of greeting is the custom Tibetan people. At the meeting, as well as at parting, the younger Tibetan should take off his hat in front of the older one, slightly bow his head, put his left hand behind his ear and show his tongue. Such a tradition in the culture of this people appeared a very long time ago. It is believed that by showing his tongue, the interlocutor assures that he is not possessed by demons, since they have black tongues.

They can boast of a special tradition of greetings Japanese... In their culture, it is customary to bow and say "konnichiva" (in Russian it means "the day has come"). They do not break their tradition, so tourists from the Land of the Rising Sun need to learn their culture of greeting. There are three types of bows in Japan:

• saikeirei is the lowest bow, which is done very slowly. Such a bow is expressed with deep reverence;
  
• ordinary (ceremonial) is a bow when a person bends at an angle of 20-30 degrees and is in such an inclination for a couple of seconds;
  
• a slight bow occurs only 15 degrees: a small tilt of the body and head is made.
  

V India as a sign of greeting, it is customary to fold the palms up so that the fingertips are at the level of the eyebrows. Also, between close people, if they have not met for a long time, hugs are possible: for men, they are strong with a pat on the back, and women hug each other slightly and touch their cheeks twice.

One of the most interesting ways to greet in Kenya... The strongest men, when greeting, dance the national dance to Adamu. In it, they show all their strength and compete who can jump higher. They also greet with the use of a handshake, but before that, men must spit on their hand. And the first time they spit on the ground, and the second - on the hand. If you spit only once and immediately on your hand, then express disrespect in this way. During the greeting, women sing a song and press their palm against the palm of the interlocutor. In the Akamba tribe, as a sign of respect for a person, when they meet, they spit in the face at all.

V Thailand Following their traditions, Thais, as a sign of greeting, join their palms and apply them to the head or chest. The traditional greeting is called wai. The distance between the palms and the human body is of great importance. The closer the palms are brought to the head or chest, the more respect the person shows you.

In France, in addition to the usual handshakes, when meeting and saying goodbye in an informal setting, it is customary to touch the cheeks three times, imitating kisses.

A very beautiful ritual of greeting northern African countries... When they greet, they bring their right hand first to the forehead, then to the chest and to the lips. These gestures can be translated as "I think about you, I talk about you, I respect you." V Zambezia when greeting, people squat and clap their hands.

Representatives hot by nature Latin America when they meet, they exclaim “buenos diaz” and hug each other while patting each other on the shoulders. Moreover, it is customary to hug both with familiar people and with those whom they met for the first time.

Very nice greeting from the representatives Lapland(region in Finland, Norway and Sweden). When they meet, people rub their noses against each other.

V New Zealand Maori (indigenous people) also touch their noses when they meet. This tradition has existed for them for a long time and symbolizes the "breath of life". After such a greeting, you are no longer considered a stranger, but perceived as a loved one.

Residents of a small state greet each other with one of the most unusual and funny greetings. Tuvalu(state in Polynesia). When they say hello, they press their face to the cheek and sniff each other.

V Mongolia When meeting a guest, the host of the house should present a ribbon (hadu) made of silk or chintz as a sign of hospitality and greeting. The color of the tape should be light (pale yellow or light blue). The transfer of the ribbon is a sign of respect, as well as the tradition of the ancestors, which is still adhered to in Mongolian culture.

Have northern peoples of Greenland(the Eskimos) also have their own old culture of greeting: when they meet close and dear people, they press their nose and upper lip against the interlocutor's face and breathe. People who are unfamiliar are greeted by rubbing their noses. However, men have their own "rude" greeting: when they greet each other, they lightly hit each other on the back and head.

The whole ritual of greeting is observed by the indigenous people easter islands... First, they stretch their fists in front of them to chest level, then raise them up and, unclenching them, suddenly throw them down.

Local population Philippines also boasts a unique greeting. When they meet, they bow, take the interlocutor's right hand, and then touch his forehead with their knuckles, saying: "Mano po" ("hand" and "respect").

In some Indian tribes Until now, when meeting a stranger, it is customary to squat down and sit there until he sees. Such a sign demonstrates peacefulness. You may also be asked to smoke a pipe of peace.

There are many more unique traditions of greeting. How many peoples, so many cultures of greetings. Each "hello" is individual and carries a special, deep meaning. Some greeting traditions are surprising, others bring a smile. But, without a doubt, no matter where you greet, people wish only health, warmth, kindness, light and love. No matter how this greeting is expressed.

Work and daily routine consume so much time that sometimes a woman simply does not have time to get to know someone. Where to go on a free evening at last? The Wonderzine portal asked girls from different countries about where and how they usually meet. And we have added a little Latvian experience.

Poland

KATARZHINA VELETS, 24 years old, student:“In Poland we do not have such a problem - there are a million places where young and not so young people can meet at the same time and get to know each other (perhaps more than once to please each other).

The most popular places are obvious: clubs, pubs, bars, mostly with a dance floor to guarantee sexy moves. To be honest, I myself do not understand this phenomenon at all, since I hate dancing, but most of my friends insist that they will not date a guy who cannot dance.

A very likely story is to meet in a fitness club, on a dance course, or even on a jog in the park. Many successful couples met each other through mutual friends or at home parties. The Internet also helps a lot - I met my fiancé at a gathering of browser game players, and this is far from such a rare situation as it might seem. As it turned out later, we saw several couples there who met in the same way.

There is no expected or obvious tackle. In fact, if you use certain phrases, it will look very strange. For example, all sorts of expressions like "Hello my angel, when did you fall from heaven?" are considered incredibly creepy. The guys who talk like that are associated with dresiarze, and this is definitely not a plus. Or the Erasmus guys from Southern Europe who just want to get into your panties and forget the next morning.

I would say that the best way to start dating a Polish girl is to be as relaxed and natural as possible. But don't overdo it: I got really pissed when one guy ended every sentence addressed to me with the word piekna (which means beautiful). He probably wanted me to feel special, but achieved exactly the opposite - it seemed to me that I was definitely not the only one he called that.

Finland

KIRSI HAMELAINEN, 24 years old, social support specialist:“There is a problem with acquaintances in Finland. Most often, they all intersect either in bars (sometimes in clubs and at home parties), or on the Internet. I think it's because of the special shyness of Finnish guys (and girls) who are too shy to talk to a person without alcohol or the anonymity that the Internet provides.

They just drive up: either they invite you to dance, or they talk to a girl when she tries to order something at the bar. In any case, girls are "caught" when they are away from their friends, as getting to know someone from a large group is usually more difficult. And even in bars, those you meet will turn out to be friends of friends.

On the Internet, everything is 50-50 - from expectations to reality. Despite the stereotypes about Finland, our girls are not the first to meet, but the guys need to be especially brave and take the right first step. This makes them vulnerable and open to rejection. Girls don't like feeling vulnerable, so they never go first.

Well, we have to admit that the guys here do not say special stupid things when they are trying to get to know each other. The first step is already difficult to take, so they say little, to the point and look as natural as possible.

Now I am dating a Swede and even moved to Sweden to be with him. This does not say anything about the Finnish guys, by the way, it just happened. We met in an online game, as both gamers, it all started with flirting, continued with long dialogues in a personal message and, finally, a meeting in real life nine months later. The culture of Sweden is much more positive than ours, people are more social and, for example, it is normal for them to ask how you are doing. We don't do that in Finland.

Spain

ESTER ROBLEDO, 25 years old, specialist of the insurance department:“A Spanish relationship can start anywhere. Usually these are places where you both often go: at the university, at parties with friends, in a language course, or in a fitness club. In general, any place that guarantees a substantially long time together can melt the ice. Of course, there are also obvious places like nightclubs.

Depending on the place, guys can roll up with greetings, usually incredibly stupid - we ignore them, laugh among ourselves and continue to have fun. The most typical fray-tackles sound like “I think I saw you somewhere,” and here you’re lucky. If we do not think that this is an obvious "I want to get into your panties", then we will certainly continue the conversation, although some girls continue it, even if they foresee a one-night stand, and there is no explanation for this. Such acquaintances can end with anything and in any way: a long relationship, weddings or just friendship.

Young people simply omit simple conversations: it all starts with an invitation to dance, and then everything depends on the girl. But the best way to start at least a half-serious relationship is by partying at someone's house or bar where everyone knows each other, and thanks to the combination of music, a relaxed drunken atmosphere, and the fact that you can ignore anyone, just like- it gets better by itself. Most of the couples I know met that way.

Of the most terrible, or rather, incredibly sad tackles to me personally, I remember one when a guy begged me to sleep with him. That is, literally: "Well, please." True, it was very funny.

Romania

RAMONA BARBOU, 25 years old, project manager:“In Romania, any place is used as a good excuse to drive up to someone, although with the most successful everything is obvious - these are clubs, bars, parks. But in the first place are the beaches and clubs on the street during the summer. Guys still use the usual welcome phrases like, “You're too good to be alone tonight. May I offer you a drink? " In any case, the current generation does not really need any phrases for dating, but it needs to be able to take the girl out of the stage of ignoring everything that is happening around.

Most guys play innocence, and if the girl quickly turns them off, they use manipulative techniques. For example, they say that they are just trying to be friendly and nothing more, making the girl feel guilty about "dress judgment." The stupidest tackle I heard from a guy was the phrase: “Hi. Did you know that 95% of girls masturbate in the shower? " And the most embarrassing tackle was from a guy who came up to me to ask about my girlfriend. After finding out that she was in a relationship, he approached me again and tried to "take it off." It was pretty dumb and I highly recommend the guys reading this to avoid doing this in every possible way.

Tunisia

KHANIN BO, 31 years old, chemist:“In Tunisia, things are not the same as everywhere else, as our society is full of contradictions. For example, girls should be friendly and open, but not too much, otherwise they will seem vulgar or even stupid. This can be a real challenge. In my experience, there are no particular difficulties in communication and acquaintances here, flirting is also common, but it is almost impossible to maintain such a relationship.

The university environment can be a good source of acquaintances, but they still study with us for the sake of knowledge, and not out of the desire to find a match. Tunisian men and women are not shy, so all the signs of the times are inherent in us too.

USA HARMONY MITCHELL, 31, analyst:“In the USA, there is a tendency to go somewhere else to study after receiving the basic 4-year higher education, in such places people, as a rule, get to know each other. They also meet at parties of mutual friends, but bars and clubs definitely do not work as a guarantee of long meaningful relationships.

The culture of one-night stand is divided by regions. For example, now I live in the south in a rather crowded city, so dating for one night is quite the norm. In the northern part of the United States, where I have lived for a while, this is unacceptable. There, for new acquaintances, they use all sorts of things like Meetup for social events or even dating sites. The mating frequency there was, of course, much lower.

By the time people here reach their thirties, the obsession with finding a partner becomes unbearable. When a suitable option appears on the horizon, guys lose their heads. But tackles vary depending on the region of residence. I had friends who for years were silent about some kind of interest and admitted this only after I got married. At the same time, in New York, people can literally say the following: “I like you. Let me take you somewhere. " This is the beauty of New York - people there are good at showing that they are interested in you. They will invite you on a date without any obligations, just for mutual pleasure, and then - how it goes.

When I was living in Harlem, men called to me all the time on the street, and it was wonderful. One of my favorite stories happened while walking to the post office. I was walking down the street, and the guy looked out of his car and asked: "How are you, beauty?" I smiled at him and shook my hair, after which he said, “Oh, that smile. This is exactly what I wanted to see. WHERE IS THIS RING ON YOUR FINGER, BABY? WHERE IS THIS RING? "

Latvia

Liene G., 28 years old, realtor:“The easiest way to meet a guy for one night is on the Internet, on dating sites. Even if you cut off the half-humans and those who you don't like outwardly, there are still plenty of normal men who openly and directly write that they just want to sleep with women "without consequences" and "without obligations."

More serious relationships from dating on the Internet do not work, because people turn out to be 99% diametrically opposite in nature to their image on the Internet. The most unique example from my experience is the transformation of a virtual, funny and witty Spaniard into an absolute bore and silent in life.

Of course, we get to know each other in clubs, bars and at the so-called social gatherings. The first two places are also exclusively for the next hot (or whatever you are lucky) night, and then - everything, and with secular parties it is the same as with the Internet: here all the guys (as well as girls) play roles, and then turn out to be completely different ...

Where to meet? I met my boyfriend at a friend's party, and all my married girlfriends met their halves the same way. By the way, it is at such a party that you can hear the not trivial tackle “Hello, are you missing? By the way, my name is Janis ”, but something more interesting. The first phrase of my friend, when we met, sounded like this: "I strongly intend to bore you in the next 3 hours, and resistance is pointless." I have not resisted for 5 years already))) ".