In today’s world, the way we greet one another has taken on a whole new level of significance. Traditional handshakes, hugs and cheek kisses have become less common as health concerns like the cold ...

Yom Kippur, which translates to the "Day of Atonement," is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Given its significance and the fact that it's marked on the calendar as a holiday, you might think ...

If you've ever tried to say hello to a guide in Thailand or mingle at a bar in France, you may have realized that a firm handshake is not always the go-to greeting. Especially when you don't speak the ...

WASHINGTON — Over the next few weeks, Jewish people around the world will gather together to observe the High Holy Days. There are two main High Holy Days, also known as the High Holidays, the first ...

Each world culture has a way of greeting; this form of greeting may look strange to others outside of these cultures. The Kiss and Slap If one cannot learn the language when in a new place, especially ...

Monday, September 6 marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, or erev (eve of) Rosh Hashanah. While the year may be 2021 here in the US, as we enter the eve of the Jewish New Year on the Hebrew Calendar, ...

“Don’t flash an immediate smile when you greet someone,” says Lowndes. If you do, it appears as if anyone in your line of sight would receive that same smile. Instead, pause and look at the other ...

Some southerners might swear that residents of northern states lack what we like to call “southern charm.” But a recent study from Preply on the most and least welcoming states found that the way ...

Does your dog love greeting people? If your dog gets a bit too overexcited when there’s a visitor or they see someone they know on a walk, you’re in the same position as a lot of other dog parents – ...