Once more I have to say, the different way of greetings can be an interesting experience.

Last Friday, the guests on Hai's party were quite a cultural mix. Most of them were Vietnamese, some Chinese, Thais, Yemenis, a Spanish girl, a Brazilian girl and a guy from Bavaria. I got acquainted to almost everyone. However, after some good hours, more and more people wanted to go home. Suddenly I felt insecure of how to say goodbye. And so I was watching and trying.

I don't remember exactly anymore how I said goodbye to the Vietnamese. They left as group and so it was (probably) only a waving farewell. I hugged Hai, the host, when I left.

With the Chinese I always don't know what to do. I imagine seeing a jerk in their hands as if they would want to shake hands. But in the end we always leave it with waving at maximum.

The boys from Yemen wanted to hug (and a picture with me because I am "so tall"). So did the Spanish girl: Un beso a la derecha, un beso a la izquierda.

The girl from Thailand even washed her hands before she shook mine. I insisted to wash mine, too. Although this situation was a little bit awkward.

With the Bavarian I shook hands, too. Unwashed ;)

But I encountered Germans giving hugs as well. The majority are probably German girls who over her arms. But also boys do so recently. However they are close friends then. Nevertheless, it still appears strange to me to hug Germans...