Is it ok for men to offer to shake hands with women in Mongolia?
"Culture Smart: Mongolia" (page 86) says that shaking hands has "become usual between men, and with some women".
However, no other guides to Mongolian etiquette I could find mention any gender issues with shaking hands, and they all talk about shaking hands being the normal way to greet, as opposed to bowing or anything else. I also suspect that some of the info in this book is dubious.
Is it ok for men to offer to shake hands with Mongolian women in Mongolia? In case region matters, I'll be in the Mongol part of it, within driving distance of UB, rather than in the Kazakh part.
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How do Mongolians show affection?
Mongolian Greetings Also, Mongolians when they are close they are comfortable giving each other hugs. The traditional Mongolian greeting, especially in the countryside, is for a young person to hold out his arms, palms up, and grasp the older person just in front of the elbows.In which country is it unacceptable to shake hands?
THAILAND Stop\u2013don't shake hands! The person will offer what's called a \u201cwai,\u201d placing their palms together at chest level and bowing. Return the gesture, then say hello: If you're a man, greet them with \u201cSawadee-krap.\u201d If you're a woman, say \u201cSawadee-kah.\u201d Only shake hands if a wai is not offered.Should a woman stand to shake hands a man?
Regardless of your gender, stand up to shake hands unless it's physically awkward (like if you're sitting at a crowded table and you'd have to push other people out of the way).How to Shake Hands like a Gentleman - Handshake Etiquette for Confident Introductions
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