9. Can’t Touch This
In Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates), don’t make the mistake of shaking a woman’s hand if you’re a man, or vice versa. It’s just not done. If you’re in Pakistan, it’s cool to shake hands or hug close friends, but touching a woman in public as a form of greeting is a major no-no. This is the same in India, where men aren’t supposed to talk to or touch a woman in public. Instead, place your palms together and bow in greeting. In Malaysia it’s uncommon for men and women to shake hands, though men do it all the time.
10. This One Raises an Eyebrow
In the Marshall Islands of Micronesia, a typical greeting is to simply raise an eyebrow at each other. It’s just a casual way of acknowledging each person’s presence.
