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Bow vs Hand Shake/Double Kiss on Cheeks?
Posted on 7/6/20 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 7/6/20 at 1:59 pm
Obviously West vs East on this one. Historically in the East, especially among Eastern Asian civilizations, the formal greeting is a bow compared to the formal greeting of a hand shake or a double kiss on the cheeks in the West.
Due to the pandemic could we see a long term change to more of a bow vs. the more traditional Western greetings? The bow of course has the advantage in that there is no physical contact. I mean we've already gotten to the point now where I won't shake hands with anyone that isn't a good friend or family member.
Never mind the virus hasn't hit Asian countries like Japan, South Korea or Singapore nearly as bad as it's hit the US and Europe.
As much as some may be against it or want to fight it, would it be better long term to adopt the bow as a formal greeting in the west as compared to the hand shake or especially the double kiss on the cheeks? Or in the very least adopt some sort of greeting that does not include physical contact with the other person?
Due to the pandemic could we see a long term change to more of a bow vs. the more traditional Western greetings? The bow of course has the advantage in that there is no physical contact. I mean we've already gotten to the point now where I won't shake hands with anyone that isn't a good friend or family member.
Never mind the virus hasn't hit Asian countries like Japan, South Korea or Singapore nearly as bad as it's hit the US and Europe.
As much as some may be against it or want to fight it, would it be better long term to adopt the bow as a formal greeting in the west as compared to the hand shake or especially the double kiss on the cheeks? Or in the very least adopt some sort of greeting that does not include physical contact with the other person?
This post was edited on 7/6/20 at 2:01 pm
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Posted on 7/6/20 at 2:01 pm to Sailor
I prefer a hello and a nod.
Posted on 7/6/20 at 2:06 pm to SEClint
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I prefer a hello and a nod.
I agree with this. When I say bow I don't mean going all the way down to where you're looking at the ground. Even most Asian cultures don't do that anymore unless it's a person from a much higher social group or family members (parents, grandparents).
But I think a hello and a quick nod/quick bow would be best.
Posted on 7/6/20 at 2:07 pm to Sailor
frick bowing and the queer arse kiss on the cheeks
This post was edited on 7/6/20 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 7/6/20 at 2:11 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
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frick bowing and the queer arse kiss on the cheeks
I'm never been a fan of the kiss on the cheeks either but that's more Europe anyway. What is your problem with bowing though? You can't deny it's probably some of the reason why the rest of Asia (besides China obviously) hasn't bit hit nearly as hard by this virus.
I've always found the bow to be more respectful than the hand shake anyway. Plus with the hand shake there's more complications like "how long do I hold it for?" and "how firm do I do it?" I've never understood the dislike here in the US for the bow.
This post was edited on 7/6/20 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 7/6/20 at 2:14 pm to Sailor
quote:they made me in karate back in the day, in retrospect i should have solely been fooling around with Kung Fu instead of Shotokan and muay thai.
Even most Asian cultures don't do that anymore
Posted on 7/6/20 at 2:16 pm to SEClint
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they made me in karate back in the day, in retrospect i should have solely been fooling around with Kung Fu instead of Shotokan and muay thai.
As someone who has worked with many people from Japan, South Korea and China over the last 10 years I can tell you the full bow is not used regularly. That's mostly for family members, formal occasions and people who are much higher up on the social ladder than you. In common society it's usually just a quick bow.
Is there any real reason why you would be against it though. I mean a nod in some way is kind of like a bow.
This post was edited on 7/6/20 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 7/6/20 at 2:23 pm to Sailor
Oh I'm sure the full bow is akin to like a strong handshake in america. When done for the purpose of going out of your way to do it.
Now I'm missing japan, was looking forward to going see the Olympics this year. Always wanted to see them and Japan seems like an epic place for the event.
Now I'm missing japan, was looking forward to going see the Olympics this year. Always wanted to see them and Japan seems like an epic place for the event.
Posted on 7/6/20 at 2:31 pm to Sailor
We won’t be bowin down to you no more Englishman. Get ready for hell.
Posted on 7/6/20 at 2:34 pm to Sailor
I have adopted grabbing their genitals. 
Posted on 7/6/20 at 2:35 pm to Sailor
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