일본뿐인데, 그렇다면 누가 원조인가요?한국은 두손을 배꼽에 대고 인사했지만 어쨌든 허리숙이는건 일본과 마찬가지잖아요. 그래서 누가 이 문화를 시작했는지 궁금해요

절하는 것에서 유래했으니 인도가 원조일 듯

10 Different Greetings from Around the World - AFAR Here’s How People Greet Each Other Around the World

From sticking out tongues to touching noses, here are some polite ways to say “hello” around the world.

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8. Bow

Cambodia, India, Nepal, Laos, Thailand, and Japan

When it comes to bowing, the question isn’t just when to take a bow, it’s how to do it. In India, Nepal, Cambodia, Laos, and Thai cultures, press your palms together in an upward-pointing prayer position at heart level or higher, then bend your head slightly forward to take a bow. In India, and Nepal, you might hear the phrase namaste uttered during this greeting; the Sanskrit term translates to “bend or bow to you,” and is considered a sign of respect and gratitude.

In Thailand, taking a bow is referred to as the wai, and the higher you place your hands, the more respect you’re showing. In Japanese culture, on the other hand, a deeper bow indicates a higher level of respect than a slight bow (90 degrees is the max) and prayer hands aren’t used. Men bow with their hands at their sides, and women with their hands on their thighs. Among the younger generations, a head bow (like a nod, but more pronounced) is becoming the new norm.