177 4 Encounters explorers of the Arctic encountered the Inuit and their greeting, the kunik. The explorers named it an “Eskimo kiss”. Two people rub their noses together and breathe in at the same time. While the word Eskimo is offensive and no longer used, it is no wonder the explorers called it a kiss! In several Asian countries, people greet each other without any body contact. In India, for example, a common greeting is to place your palms together and bow your head. However, they also shake hands. But when a man and a woman meet, it is common to wait for the woman to put her hand out first. To be respectful, and avoid awkward situations, it is a good idea to learn how to greet people in different cultures. That way, if you meet someone new, you will know what to do. A greeting is the first step to a successful connection. an explorer – landkönnuður the Inuit – Inúítar, frumbyggjar Norður-Ameríku to breathe – anda offensive – móðgandi no wonder – ekki skrítið common – algengt a palm – lófi to bow – hneigja sig to avoid – forðast awkward – vandræðalegt a connection – hér: tenging
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