Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Introducing Someone in Jordan

A step-by-step retelling of my observations of a Jordanian man (A)  introducing his friends to another friend (B):

1) A and B greet each other verbally and with a firm right-handed handshake.  They pull towards each other, A embraces B, and they kiss on both cheeks.

2) A introduces his friends to B one at a time.  During each introduction, each friend gives a firm right-handed handshake to B, along with a verbal greeting.  A still stands closest to B.

3) Conversation between A and B ensues, with A's friends chiming in.

4) Departure - A and B shake hands again.  A's friends wave goodbye and give a verbal greeting. 

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