People all over the world use similar greetings because they help us feel connected. Imagine you walk into a room, and you don’t know anyone, if everyone just smiled or waved at you, it would make you feel welcome and comfortable. It’s like when your friend waves to say hello, you wave back because that’s what friends do! Greetings are the same idea but shared by many people around the world.
Examples
- A smile from your teacher makes you feel happy and ready to learn.
- You shake hands with a new classmate, and it feels like a friendly start to a friendship.
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See also
- What are greetings?
- Why do different cultures have distinct greetings and gestures?
- Why Do People Around the World Say 'Hello'?
- Why Do People in Different Cultures Greet Each Other Differently?
- Why Do People Around The World Say 'Hello' In So Many Different Ways?