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New Habits from COVID-19 and the New Normal
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: May 6, 2020 | Replies (65)Comment receiving replies
I was born and raised in Southeast Asia a long time ago 🤣 If I can remember, we don't do alot of hand shaking, certainly not hugs. It's not that we are unfriendly, I think it's just a respect for the other person's space. We do a slight bow of our heads. Some do a deeper bow to elders and people of authority. When I was still in school, we all stood up and gave our teachers a deep bow from our waists when the teacher entered the classroom. I have lived in this country for many decades and got used to handshakes and hugs. I will still hug my family when this is over, but have to think again for my friends. I may have to explain my reluctance. I'm sure they will understand as we are all in the same boat.
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@mayofeb2020 I like your idea of bowing . I was born here but I do the Namaste hands with tilt of head . I think this is showing respect . to others .
@mayofeb. Thank you for sharing your greeting experiences while growing up in Southeast Asia. I really like the idea of the "slight bow of heads" as a sign of respect for another's space while still acknowledging and greeting one another. Nice to learn of others' customs.
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I appreciate you sharing what your culture does as an acknowledgment of others (in place of the handshake), @mayofeb2020. It is a good example of recognizing others and is a rather nice picture of valuing someone's presence. I like it!