Here are 20 things to know to avoid embarrassing oh, i see moments. A look at culture a comparative study objectives 1. There are a number of ways to say hello around the world, and just as many ways to show them. How business etiquette is different in different cultures. Pdf gestures and body language used in public greetings.
To make things easier for you, for each language, we have transcribed the pronunciation for you phonetically. These cultures help us to know each others way of life. From bumping noses in qatar to bowing in laos, here are 10 ways people greet each other in different countries and cultures. Different types of greetings from around the world. The students will be able to define culture and indicate its components. It involves teaching language, vocabulary and expressions for customs, traditions, celebrations and festivals of different cultures around the world.
The world is full of rich, diverse and amazing cultures. Have a read of the list and try to read some of them out loud. How to say hello in 50 different languages ethnolink. And the moment of greeting is when crucial first impressions are made. Intercultural communication is one of the most interesting aspects of english language teaching. In traditional cultures, such as chinese or japanese, you shall. Greetings from around the world cutouts oriental trading. Make sure you use them with confidence so that you make a good first impression. Try to use a different greeting every time you have english class or meet with your english speaking friends.
Where no standardized greetings exist, individuals might ask others if and how they would like to be greeted on specific occasions. Halls 1976 distinction of lowcontext and highcontext cultures. Hofstede 1991 depicts the different manifestations of culture in the so called onion diagram cf. Lets learn a few fun greetings in different languages. Greetings around the world, differ radically from culture to culture, many times shaped by religious or superstitious believes, by different.
The present study indicates that great differences can be found in the contents, the frequency, degree of. Want to go beyond hand gestures and really get to grips with different cultures all over the world. Most especially in africa where they have different tribes and cultures, like the maasai tribe of kenya and tanzania who greet friends by spitting on one another. Englishspeaking people usually greet each other in an informal way, so you can use these common conversational greetings for friends, family, as well as people you meet in casual settings. But if there are two boys, they fistbump each other. Truly immerse yourself in a culture by learning a language with busuu in 10 minutes a day. The students will gain an understanding and appreciation for the japanese, american, lakota native american, and hispanic cultures. In some cultures, people wish one another a good day. But in spite of their various cultures, africans do share some dominant traits in their belief systems and have similar values that mark them out from other peoples of the world. It is a slight bow with the hands in prayer position. Notes on worldwide greeting cultures grade 9 english. Teach students how to say hello in different languages.
Bookmark this link for future reference when you next go exploring the globe. Taking the time to learn how locals meet and greet is the first step to making a meaningful connection no matter where you are. Depending on the person their greeting, and their social status, bows differ in angle and duration. International business travel can be complicated enough at the best of times, with flight arrangements, accommodation and connections to arrange, one would hope that the business meetings themselves would take. One of the most sensitive issues in international business etiquette is the use of names and professional titles. Cultural differences in body language to be aware of. As each ethnic group has a different way of using their name, we are advised to ask a singaporean what they preferred us to address them.
Air kissing is appropriate in argentina, chile, peru and colombia for a man greeting a woman whom. Researchers from different disciplines have investigated differences in values between cultures and they also have tried to reduce all the different values to an as small as possible number of basic values. The traditional greeting in thailand is called the wai. In some situations, this habit can mean making three mistakes at once. Perfect for morning meeting greetings or welcoming students in an esl classroom. Ways of greeting in different countries worldwithtj. The interesting thing about international greetings is just how different they can be.
Different cultures and social patterns matter in english. Now that you re a pro of greeting people in different cultures, youre ready. Crucial to the success of this salutation is if the hands of each party are matched. The major native languages spoken in nigeria represent three major families of african languages the majority are nigercongo languages, such as yoruba, ibo, the hausa language is afroasiatic. There are many other ways of greeting around the world including funny and strange ones. Over 10,000 facial expressions were created for the study and shown to different western cultures and isolated, preliterate african groups. When greeting someone, an americans first instinct is to stick out his or her hand, look directly at the other person, and smile. Holiday greetings across cultures diversity resources. Greetings are used worldwide, but types of greeting, and the usages of them, can be totally different depending on the culture of the ones greeting each other. Consequently, the present study aims to undertake such a research in english and chinese. Knowing how to greet someone is one of the most sensitive aspects of interacting, whether in a business or social context.
Ideas for usei teach various greetings during our morning meeting, and then i post these near our door for reference after we have learned them. Among teenagers, there are different ways to say hello. Now that you have this list of greetings at your disposal, go out in to the world and start practicing them. Greeting people and making introductions cultural studies. Pdf greeting gestures are one of the most important aspects of social robot behavior design. Maybe a few greetings in the local language may grant him a free pass and locals would be compelled to welcome him with arms wide open. The literature on greetings includes several commonly made claims that require an agreedupon definition of what constitutes a greeting exchange. How to say hello in 29 different languages fluent in 3. Around the world, different cultures have different ideas about how to act in public. Interestingly, it can also often mean yes, so be careful not to look too surprised or it could easily be. Here are 15 different greetings from around the world. Enhance students recognition of different cultures with these cutouts that feature greetings in other languages. Read on to discover how people greet one another in various cultures, and to learn about the reasoning behind these forms of greeting. Greetings in different languages greetings in different.
Its all about being flexible and understanding how to adapt. The responses we give also depend on the questions we have been asked and the people we are talking to. In india, greetings consist of the palms in prayer position and announcing namaste. Each of the greetings are from a different culture or context and many may be familiar to students, such as a handshake or nod. The higher the hands are raised, the more respect is being shown. So fun hearing students use the greetings we have learned. A firm handshake is appropriate on an initial meeting but once a friendship has been established, men will greet male friends with a hug and sometimes, even a kiss on the cheek. Advanced degrees are listed on business cards and mentioned in introductions. From a kiss, a hug or a handshake to a nosetonose touch or a bow, the greetings of various cultures vary greatly. Greetings and customs around the world diversity resources. Research carried out by the paul ekman group, an american psychologist, showed that over 90% of common facial expressions were identified by people in very different cultures. Cultural differences manifest themselves in several ways. Demonstrate understanding of the cultural dimension of greetings in different cultures using a roleplay.
We went around the world with 7 leading travel bloggers from the four corners of the earth to find out all about how people greet each other in different cultures. They are linguistic routines that form part of the repertoire of politeness and serve as means for opening conversations. There are certainly a lot more interesting ways around the world to greet others than the simple hello used in english. Cultural awareness 7 as you would have noticed from the tips above, to be effective in crosscultural situations you are often required to change the way you communicate. In those cultures, people kiss each other on the cheeks. In china and japan, gesture come here, with all of your fingers pointing down. In oman, men often greet each other by pressing their noses together.
Politeness in english and chinese greetings as cultural. Doing a proper handshake and give the correct way of greeting are important but without a proper outfit, one may still considered inappropriate to conduct a business. Families come to an early childhood setting with distinct family cultures that give meaning and direction to their lives. Hand gestures are a great way of reinforcing what youre saying. It also can explore the varieties of language use in different countries. In the street, two girls who are close friends can hold their hands but its totally forbidden between two boys. Cultural dos and donts are one of the most important parts of diversity in the workplace training. The official language of nigeria, english, was chosen to facilitate the cultural and linguistic unity of the country postcolonization by the british. They can mean different things in different cultures. Marhaba or kifack as opposed to assalamou 3alaika ya sayyed nassim. Learn english greetings in english, how to answer the question how are you. Pdf on jan 1, 2009, dammers and others published gestures and body language used in public greetings and departures in addis ababa find, read and.
Probably the single most useful concept for understanding cultural differences in business communication is edward t. Data introduces ways of studying politeness by different researches. Having culturallyappropriate manners can make all the difference. Intercultural vocabulary and speaking lesson plans for. Universal and culturespecific properties of greetings. In this figure manifestations of culture are described by means of four concepts. Greetings and customs around the world a guide through various interesting gestures and greeting cultures. Things only get more complicated when it comes to greeting someone from a different culture. Students will be able to say hello and goodbye in languages from around the world. These traditional greetings have become cultural norms. Manners for intercultural meetings familyeducation.
Forget the handshake, there are many other ways to greet people. Good morning greetings signs in different languages. But in spite of their various cultures, africans do share some dominant traits in their. Filipinos greet with just a quick flash of the eyebrows. Furthermore, learning about others culture can be a great tool for keeping peace and friendship. Mitchell has written several books on the subject of etiquette, including the. I will introduce you here to the results of two of those researchers. These show some of the different ways people communicate. In micronesia, which consists of thousands of islands in the pacific ocean, people commonly raise their eyebrows to greet others. Latin americans and brazilians are demonstrative in their greetings. A familys cultures are complex and influenced by many factors. Body language and cultural differences affect how people greet one another.
What are some of the different ways people in other countries warm greet each other. Different cultures have different greetings 5 min read mary m. In america, a common greeting practice for newly acquainted individuals to merge hands in what is colloquially known as a handshake. In others, they wish each other peace, good health, or blessings. These are different ways of saying hello from the most informal to the most formal. A great addition to your classroom supplies in this global society. The list below shows you an english speaker how to say hello in 50 languages. Can be used as a bulletin board display or handed out as laminated cards for greetings. The students will be able to distinguish between surface and deep culture. The customs and rituals involved in greeting someone are often different from country to country, and unfamiliar customs can sometimes be confusing. Here are some practical tips to help you with the challenge of greeting across cultures.