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Greetings
For men greeting men
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Men in typically have a simple oral exchange which would be accompanied by a handshake in a formal or semi-formal setting.
If the men have had prior dealings or know each other well, they might also pat a shoulder or initiate some similar physical contact in greeting each other.
For women greeting women
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, women similarly tend to have an oral exchange or shake hands if the meeting takes place in a formal or semi-formal setting.
If the women have had prior dealings or know each other well, then the greeting might also involve hugs and perhaps a brief touching/ cheek to cheek or a light kiss on the cheek.
For meetings between men and women
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The manner of greeting in meetings between men and women would be the same as between men greeting men and women greeting women in formal or semi-formal settings.
Oral exchanges or a handshake would be the norm.
Greetings between men and women once the individuals develop greater familiarity or a working relationship might also be expanded to a light hug, a brief touching of cheeks or even a light kiss on the cheek.
Note:
The manner of greeting between men and women would be different in rural Maya communities where Maya traditions are maintained.
In the traditional Maya culture, men and women tend not to engage in significant social interaction.
Men assume a dominant role as the head of the household and women’s activities are focused upon the child rearing and household duties.
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