Generally Asian has bigger buffer of comfortable zone than non-Asian.
Do you noticed that Asian rarely hug or kiss each other, or a.k.a. as Public Display Affection, P.D.A?
O wait... I think a big buffer of comfortable zone is only applicable to conventional generation.
I still remember when the first time an Colombian guy gave me a cheek to cheek greeting. After he left my office, I was laughing uncontrolled. It feels weird, but it was fine.
I am not good with hug greeting, because most of the time I don't know what should I do with the hand on the person's back. Should I pat lightly? Or just put some pressure on the person's back? Or pat with sound 'pok pok'? While hugging, how should I prevent from body (chest) touching?
Isn't that a mere handshake is simple enough?
3 comments:
No need to pat or anything lah, just lay ur hands on his back can liao.
all sorts of greetings need practice...I used to get confused with kissing left and right cheeks and then left again....and if some one has big nose I get hit!@! hahahahah too near. so the hugging and kissing can take longer time....what about body contact...use your own judgement. It can be corrected over time ....cjeers...I think Toastmasters should have a good laugh and practice.
We had some orientation on this before...you know lah...oriental country bumpkins...only know how to clasp both hands and bow....
I love hugging! It gives a loving warm feeling! Provided I like the person I hug la. Haha!
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