Gestures in Japan
Greetings
Abbreviations
Goodbye
100
In Japan, fanning your right hand in front of you face means....
a negative response
100
While shaking hands is normal in N. America, Japanese still prefer to ________ .
bow
100
VIP
Very important person
100
Adiós
Spanish
200
Nodding your head in Japan means...
a) you agree b) you're listening c) you're bored
b) you're listening
200
Greetings in many European countries (France/Italy/Spain) include ___________ each other on each cheek
kissing
200
DIY
Do it yourself
200
Auf Wiedersehen
German
300
When referring to yourself, what part of the body do Japanese point to?
The nose
300
In New Zealand, the Maori greet each other with the hongi. Can you describe it?
Touching forehead and nose of the other person
300
IMO
In my opinion
300
Arrivederci
Italian
400
The upside down OKAY gesture refers to what in Japan?
Money or cost
400
In Tibet, the customary greeting involves exposing this part of the body
Your tongue
400
PDA
Public displays of affection
400
Namaste
Hindi
500
Considered a sign of modesty, what do many Japanese women do when they laugh?
They cover their mouths
500
In a traditional Zimbabwe greeting, the handshake is followed by sitting down and doing this twice with your hands.
Clapping with cupped hands
500
RSVP
Please respond to the invitation.
"Répondez s'il vous plaît"
500
Do widzenia
Polish