Do Americans and Asians shake their your hands to say "hello" when they work, go to doctor's , see friends.. ?

Answer 1

Asians? don't know about that...............I though they shook their heads as like bowing but not as much and with not as much effort as Japanese.

Americans and other cultures sure do shake hands to salute......in my country we are sooo friendly that for guys we might even semi-hugh a guy with one arm as we shake the other............and I love saying hello to women because you get to semi-hugh, kiss on the chick or closer to the mouth if you are a bastard like me, and hold grab the hand all at the same time...........if they like it they might even kiss you back or and let them kiss you on their both chicks.........and blink to let you know they would like to spend more time with them.

Not to brag but it happens a lot to me!!

I like to do the same here in America but since we have so many races and due to my work duties and positions I have it is a bit akward to start from the get go with this way of saluting although I get to do it with those ladies I know more and they show signs they like me!

Answer 2

Usually Americans shake hands in formal settings or when first meeting someone. In less formal settings, some Americans hug instead. For instance, an American would usually hug their grandmother to say "hello," but they would shake their business partner's hand. When in doubt, shake hands.

Answer 3

Not every day or every meeting, but yes. A handshake always goes with an introduction. It usually goes with an understanding or a deal as well, to seal the agreement. Among friends, it is usually a less formal version of a handshake, like slapping hands/giving five. In most situations where you are wearing a tie, you would use a formal handshake, even with friends.

And, of course, you always take a handshake when one is offered (unless you want to imply 'we don't have a deal' or 'you are not my friend)--'leaving someone hanging' is rude and shouldn't be done.

Answer 4

Americans: When we meet someone new in whatever social setting it is costumary to shake hands. For work...usually when you meet with clients and their partners no matter how many times you have met them before it is customary to shake their hand in greeting (its a sign of respect) In a casual setting usually only once on the initial meeting (the first time you ever meet them) is good.

Answer 5

I only shake hands when being introduced to someone, or in a business setting after a meeting.

Answer 6

It depends if their racial they woundn't if not they might.