Greetings
As is the case in other East Asian nations, the bow is the typical greeting. There are different kinds of bow for different occasions, and a comprehensive explanation would be beyond the scope of this piece. Common, every-day greeting bows may be as little as a slight bob, although in general, the elder the recipient (or the higher the status), the deeper the bow. It is best to bow from the waste, legs straight and hands to the side. Men often follow a bow with a handshake: be sure to support your right hand with your left as you shake. Bows are given when greeting and departing. If you’re at a gathering, it is considered better form to be introduced by a third party than to introduce oneself, although this depends on the situation