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  1. Greetings are formal and the eldest person is always greeted first.
     

  2. Shaking hands is an accepted form of greeting, especially in business situations.
     

  3. Handshakes are the most common form of greeting with foreigners.
     

  4. Simple nod may suffice, and is the norm among Chinese children and teenagers.
     

  5. Many Chinese will look towards the ground when greeting someone.
     

  6. Chinese may choose to bow when greeting someone who is of significant rank or in a position of authority, such as a teacher or mentor.

Greeting In China

 

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