Greetings in Jamaican Culture
- Shaking hands: Common, with eye contact and smile; firm handshake shows respect.
- Hugging: Among friends/family; embrace with both arms, light squeeze.
- Kissing on the cheek: Intimate, for close friends/family; both cheeks, starting left.
- Saying hello: Acceptable with eye contact and smile.
- Nodding: Acknowledgment with eye contact and smile.
- Waving: Casual; raise hand, sweeping motion.
- Calling out name: Friendly; use first name or nickname.
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