"Greeting" South Africa Local Custom Tip by PierreZA

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It is customary to greet people by shaking hands. If you meet a black person, it is a tripple shaking ritual which you will easily learn. Europeans use a single hand shake. Family members and close friends do greet with a kiss.
Hello, Hi, Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good night, Bey, Cheers - are all commonly used

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Written Sep 5, 2009
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