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In many countries, people greet each other with a handshake.

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Sentence

Narrator

In many countries, people greet each other with a handshake.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

In many cultures, it's customary to greet with a handshake.

Describing Habits

I always greet people with a handshake, as is common in my country.

Asking About Others

How do people typically greet each other in your country?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I were in a different country, I might greet people differently.

Rephrased versions

Formal

A handshake is a common form of greeting in numerous countries.

Casual

Lots of places, people shake hands when they meet.

Simpler English

Many countries use handshakes to say hello.

Phrases to learn

greet each other

To exchange greetings with someone.

with a handshake

Using a handshake as a form of greeting.