Why do most people in Asia not greet you with a smile or a "hi" on the
From Rusty Wyse@21:1/5 to All on Wed Jan 5 10:44:16 2022
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Why do most people in Asia not greet you with a smile or a "hi" on the streets? Is this their culture, or are they shy?
Originally Answered: Why do most people in Asia not greet you with a smile or a "hi" on the streets? Is this their culture, or are they shy or impolite?
Why would I smile or say “hi” to a complete stranger I come across on the street?
They’re not part of my family.
They’re not my friend.
They’re not a coworker.
They’re not an acquaintance.
They’re not even a neighbor.
I have no business with them.
Again - why would I smile or say “hi” to a complete stranger I come across on the street?