In the US, shaking hands is standard if you’re meeting a friend or being introduced to someone. It’s so ingrained that we hardly think twice when extending a palm. And while a handshake is the go-to greeting in many...
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Think of Hawaii and what comes to mind? Beaches, ukuleles, and…aloha! Aloha is practically synonymous with Hawaii: tourists on the islands might be tickled to find the word everywhere, from shop signs to advertisements. And even if you haven’t taken a...
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