Significado
Physical contact or greeting.
Contexto cultural
Always use the right hand. Using the left is considered unclean. A firm handshake is a sign of a strong character. Young people often use a 'bro-shake' which is a variation of the standard handshake. Handshakes can last longer than in the West to show genuine interest.
Right hand only
Always use your right hand for handshakes in Swahili culture. The left hand is traditionally reserved for hygiene.
Firmness matters
A limp handshake can be seen as a sign of weakness or lack of interest.
Significado
Physical contact or greeting.
Right hand only
Always use your right hand for handshakes in Swahili culture. The left hand is traditionally reserved for hygiene.
Firmness matters
A limp handshake can be seen as a sign of weakness or lack of interest.
Ponte a prueba
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Wao walishikana ______ baada ya mazungumzo.
You shake hands (mikono), not feet (miguu) or heads (kichwa).
Which is the most appropriate way to greet a business partner?
A) Kupiga busu B) Kushikana mikono C) Kuruka juu
Handshaking is the standard professional greeting.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
2 ejerciciosWao walishikana ______ baada ya mazungumzo.
You shake hands (mikono), not feet (miguu) or heads (kichwa).
A) Kupiga busu B) Kushikana mikono C) Kuruka juu
Handshaking is the standard professional greeting.
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Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasNo, always use your right hand to show respect.
It can be both formal and informal depending on the context.
Frases relacionadas
Peana mkono
synonymGive a hand
Salimia
similarTo greet
