Greetings Around the World
Greetings Around The World is a structured culture dataset with 16 entries. Its fields include Greeting, Origin, Gesture. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 16 rows
- Fields
- 4 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Apr 9, 2026
Included fields: Greeting, Origin, Gesture, Meaning.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
No reliable range or grouping can be calculated from the loaded rows without interpreting the source data.
Useful for
- Comparing Greeting, Origin, and Gesture across culture entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 16 downloadable records
Greeting↕ | Origin↕ | Gesture↕ | Meaning↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
Handshake | Ancient Greece, worldwide | Right hands clasped and shaken | Originally showed no weapons in hand, trust and agreement |
Bow (Ojigi) | Japan | Bend at waist, eyes down, depth varies by respect | Respect, apology, greeting, gratitude - all in one gesture |
Namaste | India | Palms together at chest, slight bow | The divine in me honors the divine in you |
Wai | Thailand | Palms together, higher hands for more respect | Respect, hello, thank you, apology |
Hongi | New Zealand (Maori) | Pressing noses and foreheads together | Sharing the breath of life (ha) |
Cheek Kiss (Bise) | France | Air kisses on each cheek, 2-4 times depending on region | Warmth, familiarity, friendship |
Eskimo Kiss (Kunik) | Inuit | Pressing nose and upper lip against another's face | Affection between family members in cold climates |
Salaam | Middle East and Muslim world | Right hand to forehead then heart | Peace be upon you (As-salamu alaykum) |
Kowtow | Imperial China | Kneeling and touching forehead to the ground | Deep reverence, historically to emperors and elders |
Curtsy | Europe | Bending knees with a slight bow | Respect to royalty or elders, formal greeting by women |
Tibetan Tongue Stick | Tibet | Sticking out the tongue | Proves you are not the reincarnation of a cruel king with a black tongue |
Mongolian Hada | Mongolia and Tibet | Exchanging a silk scarf (khata) | Respect, good wishes, ceremonial welcome |
Ethiopian Shoulder Bump | Ethiopia | Shoulders touching while shaking hands | Greeting between close friends and equals |
Zambian Handclap | Zambia | Clapping hands before a handshake | Respect, especially to elders |
Tuareg Veil Pull | Sahara (Tuareg people) | Men pull the veil higher when greeting | Respect by covering the mouth |
Maasai Jumping (Adumu) | Kenya and Tanzania | Warriors jump high in place | Display of strength and greeting between warriors |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Greetings Around the World organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 16 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 16 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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