thumb|Translations of the word welcome shown in many places frequented by foreigners or tourists to welcome people of all different nationalities
A greeting is a polite expression or gesture used when people meet each other, often conveyed through words like "welcome" that are translated into multiple languages in places where visitors from different countries gather. Greetings matter because they help people acknowledge one another in a friendly way and signal hospitality, regardless of what language they speak.
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thumb|Translations of the word welcome shown in many places frequented by foreigners or tourists to welcome people of all different nationalities
Greeting is an act of communication in which human beings intentionally make their presence known to each other, to show attention to, and to suggest a type of relationship (usually cordial) or social status (formal or informal) between individuals or groups of people coming in contact with each other. Greetings are sometimes used just prior to a conversation or to greet in passing, such as on a sidewalk or trail. While greeting customs are highly culture- and situation-specific and may change within a culture depending on social status and relationship, they exist in all known human cultures. Greetings can be expressed both audibly and physically, and often involve a combination of the two. This topic excludes military and ceremonial salutes but includes rituals other than gestures. A greeting, or salutation, can also be expressed in written communications, such as letters and emails.
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