world-greetings

name	world-greetings
description	How to greet in different cultures and languages

Culture or language	Greeting	How to use it
Hawaii	Aloha	Use for hello, goodbye, affection, and goodwill. Say it warmly rather than treating it as only a tourist phrase.
Japan	Konnichiwa	Use as a polite daytime hello. A small bow can accompany the greeting in formal or respectful settings.
India	Namaste	Use as a respectful hello. It may be paired with palms together at the chest, especially in more traditional or formal contexts.
Arabic-speaking cultures	As-salamu alaykum	Use as a peaceful greeting meaning "peace be upon you." The common reply is Wa alaykum as-salam.
Spain and Latin America	Hola	Use as a general hello. In casual settings, people may add a friendly phrase like Como estas? depending on region and familiarity.
France	Bonjour	Use during the day in shops, offices, and first meetings. Prefer Bonsoir in the evening.