Meeting someone new can be very daunting, particularly when you’re visiting a new country or speaking a second language. There are handshakes to grasp, words to remember and many unspoken rules ...

It’s really to look a person in the eye, to say hello, have a little exchange, and to acknowledge the fact that they're coming or going. And I am amazed at how much it creates a sense of ...

In Taiwan, the traditional greeting is, “Have you eaten?” In fact, if you wanted to “hello” in all the different languages, you would probably have to learn at least 2,796 greetings.