Proper ways to say good bye in different cultures around the world ( Hanan )

I will start with the great USA: When telling someone good bye that’s about all you have to say. Bye, see you later, talk to you later, see you tomorrow, and the list goes on. Although there is a proper way of saying good bye to a person you just meet like it was nice meeting you, good seeing you hope to talk to you again soon, or my favorite its been real meeting you I’ll catch you later. As Americans we are just not to formal with hellos and good byes yet they are the key point of communication in our society.

I will only hit five other countries Great Britain, Russia, China, Japan, and Mexico

Great Britain: Things like god be with ye and cheerio are said with a good firm hand shake. Looking you right in the eye so that you get a feel of the other person.

Russia: Do svidanja yeah its hard to say but it is said at a distance but again looking each other in the eyes. Contact is not mandatory but placing a hand on the other persons shoulder is a sign of respect.

China: Joi gin, Joi wooi, Wa ki liao it all depends on the dialect that you are useing. Makeing a fist with the right hand and placing it in the palm on the left hand, never close it over. With a slight head bow never looking at the person you are saying goodbye to. To look is a way of showing your distrust.

Japan:Sayonara, Itte kimasu, Itte irasshai,ltte rasshai, Itte mairimasu, Dewa mata, Jaa, mata atashita, Jaa, mata ashita aimashou, Dewa sono uchi ni
Jaa nee, Jaa mata, Bai bai, Soreja, Soreja mata, Sainara, Hona sainara, Hona sainara, and Mata ai masho. For a island counrty there are alot of diffrent ways of saying goodbye. A goodbye should be accompanied by a bow with both hands open at your sides facing towards you.

Mexico (Spanish): Adios being the most common. When saying good bye its good to give a little bit of space but do not get uncomfortable if your space is invaded. The people of Mexico are very relaxed people and like there space but are very easy going. When you say good bye say it in a tone that says I will see you later.