To kiss or not to kiss...
Have an upcoming vacation planned? Wondering which greeting customs to utilize? Read on to learn popular methods of salutation.
In Rio, try a triple cheek kiss. In Beijing, a simple nod and smile will suffice. Find yourself in France?...anywhere from one to three kisses is expected (depending on the region) - however, lips never touch cheek. Venturing North to Norway or Sweden?...Try a simple handshake, and reserve a kiss only for friends. Head East to Asia, and little to no contact is the norm. A bow with hands together is the de rigueur greeting in Indonesia, Cambodia, and many other South East Asian nations. In Tibet, you may find yourself sticking our your tongue as a form of salute, whereas in New Zealand, rubbing noses is the traditional greeting of the Maori people.
*info for this article sourced from the New York Times