Cultural Differences in Greeting People.ppt

Cultural Differences in Greeting People  Unit three Passage B Chile Chilean(s) People usually shake hands when they meet for the first time. When two women first meet, they sometimes give one kiss on the cheek. (They actually kiss the air.) Women also greet both male and female friends with a kiss. Chilean men give their friends warm hugs or sometimes kiss women on the cheek. Finland Finn(s) Finns greet each other with a firm handshake. Hugs and kisses are only for close friends and family. The Philippines Filipino(s) The everyday greeting for friends is a handshake for both men and women. Men sometimes pat each other on the back. Korea Korean(s) Men bow slightly and shake hands to greet each other. Women do not usually shake hands. To address someone with his or her full name, the family name comes first, then the first name. The United States American(s) American people are somewhat casual. They may start a conversation without being introduced. Friends and family members often hug or kiss on the cheek when they see each other. English people are a little formal .They usually shake hands and say “How do you do ” When they meet for the first time.