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In some cultures, it’s traditional to greet people with a bow.

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Narrator

In some cultures, it’s traditional to greet people with a bow.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

When visiting another country, remember that bowing is a traditional greeting in some cultures.

Describing Habits

In my culture, we greet each other with a bow as a sign of respect.

Asking About Others

Are there any traditional greetings in your culture besides a handshake?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I were in Japan, I would know to greet people with a bow.

Rephrased versions

Formal

In certain societies, it is customary to acknowledge individuals with a bow.

Casual

Some cultures do the bow thing when they meet people.

Simpler English

People bow to say hello in some places.

Phrases to learn

traditional greeting

A customary way of welcoming or acknowledging someone.

greet people with a bow

To show respect or politeness by bowing to someone.