concept   greetings
culture   China
statement   In Chinese culture, bowing or nodding is a traditional form of greeting to show respect and politeness.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 greeting China May involve placing palms together and bowing slightly as a form of respect 1
2 greetings China Bowing or a slight nod of the head is the traditional way of greeting, especially in formal situations. 1
3 greetings China Handshakes are less common; nodding and bowing are more traditional forms of greeting 1
4 greetings China Bow or nod is a common form of greeting. 1