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Activity 10

            Study the following ways to say Hello in Asian countries.


                             A Few Ways to Say Hello in Asia
             No.    Countries                    Gestures
            1.  China              A nod or bow

             2.   Hong Kong         Clasp hands together at throat level and nod
                 (older Chinese)


             3.   India         Palms  together  as  though  praying  and  bend  or
                                nod, called namaste

             4.   Indonesia     Say selamat, which means peace

            5.   Japan         Bow from the waist, palms on thighs, heels together
            6.   Korea          A slight bow and handshake (right hand in one or
                                both hands)

            7.   Malaysia       Both hands touch other person’s hands, then are
                                brought back to the breast, called salame gesture

            8.   Philippines    A limp handshake
             9.   Sri Lanka  Place palms together under chin and bow slightly
             10.  Thailand  Place palms together, elbows down, and bow head
                                slightly, called wai

            Note: In Indonesia Malaysia people greet each other by saying “Mau kemana?” (Where are you
            going/) Because it is not really a question, the polite response is “Jalan-jalan” (Just for a walk) (Fact
            Monster, 2016).






            Activity 11
            Discuss and find some other ways to say Hello in other countries. Then
            demonstrate them in front of the class with your partner.






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