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Is the country you are from more of a 'Hugger' or a 'formal Handshake' kind of culture when it comes to greeting each other? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 11 months ago by ambitious_bones to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Here in China it's basically nothing. They don't even have to greet you. They only do the formal stuff with people they need to be chummy with. Sad but true.

I'm an expat here, and it applies not just towards me but to any Chinese-Chinese new acquaintances.

Japan was totally opposite and awesome, bowing to an old lady and getting into conversation with her was one of the most memorable experiences for me.

[–] cashews_best_nut 3 points 11 months ago

I want a Japanese grandma. Maybe I could go and kidnap one someday.