世界各国问候礼仪大不同 | TEENS共同战“疫”好文精选
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Changing how we say hello
世界各国问候礼仪大不同
Greeting is one of the most important aspects of socializing. Each culture has its unique way of greeting people. However, during the time of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) outbreak, proper greetings in many countries have experienced changes. Let’s take a look.
France
France is famous for its romantic greeting method. They touch others’ cheeks and make a kissing sound. For them, this greeting tells others, “I am your friend, and we trust and care about each other.” The intensity of that kiss depends on how close you are, whether in terms of family or friendship. However, as the NCP has spread all over the world, this greeting is now banned in the country. Newspapers are filled with advice on how to replace the famous French kiss on the cheek. French etiquette (礼仪) expert Philippe Lichtfus, who has been widely cited in the media, said simply looking into a person’s eyes can suffice (足够) as a greeting.
The US
People in the US generally shake hands with people they have just met. The origins of the handshake are uncertain, but most would agree that it is quite rational (合理的) as a form of greeting. The shaking of the right hand used to indicate that the person was not carrying any weapons, offering a friendly welcome to the other person.
But today, things are different. According to China Daily, many American people now greet each other with their elbows. With only slight contact, the elbow bump can not only show your respect to others, but also eliminate the need for the use of hands. That’s good news, considering the fact that hand is the main hub for transmitting the virus.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
When people in the UAE meet each other, they typically rub noses as a form of salutation (问候). As writer Ali Al Saloom explained in The National, this gesture “is linked with pride and dignity” since Arabs touch their noses and foreheads to the ground as a sign of respect when they pray. Recently, however, this greeting has come to a halt (终止). The UAE governments now encourage their citizens to simply wave a hand to show a warm welcome to others.
India
Most people in India perform a namaskar (合十礼) as a greeting, which involves placing one’s palms together with a slight bow. If they hold their hands higher or take a lower bow, they show more respect to others. But some young people’s greeting habits have been affected by their study abroad experiences. They tend to offer a handshake and a kiss today. In March, the Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi called on his people to use only the namaskar at this time to avoid infection.
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