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1. New Zealand

In New Zealand, they have a traditional Maori greeting called hongi. Hongi involves

the rubbing or touching of noses when two people meet. This act is referred to as

the ha or the breath of life which is considered to have come from the gods.

2. Tibet

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Tibetans say welcome by stic!ing out their tongues. This tradition has been

practiced since the "th century during the time of #ang $arma, a Tibetan !ing

!nown to have a blac! tongue. The people were scared that he%ll be reincarnated,

so they start stic!ing out their tongues when meeting someone to prove that they

aren%t evil. This greeting is often accompanied by placing their palms down in front

of their chest.

3. Tuvalu

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In Tuvalu, their traditional welcome involves pressing one%s face to the other

person%s chee! and then ta!ing a deep sniff.

4. Mongolia

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Photo Source :Seth Garben

The Mongols present a hada,which is a strip of sil! or cotton, when an

ac&uaintance or an unfamiliar guest visits their home. The guest should grasp the

strip gently with both hands while doing a slight bow.

5. Philippines

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Photo Source :Josiah Villegas

In the 'hilippines, it%s important that the young ones greet the elderly people by

holding the elder%s right hand, leaning forward, and ma!ing sure that the !nuc!les

will reach and press the greeter%s forehead while saying Mano po.

6. Greenland

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Photo Source :Floyd Davidson

The traditional greeting practiced by the Inuits, or (s!imos, in )reenland is

called kunik. This is done by pressing one%s nose and upper lip against another%s

s!in, then breathing on them.

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