In Mexico, what is considered to be polite when you are greeting someone?
saying “Hola,” stopping and chatting for a minute, and asking about the other person’s family
saying “Hola,” kissing the other person on one cheek, and continuing to walk
saying “Hola,” waving at the other person, and continuing to walk
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In Mexico, it is considered polite to say "Hola" (Hello) when greeting someone. The cultural norm for greeting may vary depending on the region and the relationship between the individuals. However, a common polite greeting in Mexico involves stopping briefly, chatting for a minute, and asking about the other person's well-being or family. Additionally, in more informal or familiar settings, Mexicans often greet by kissing the other person on one cheek (a common practice between friends or family members). It is not common to simply wave and continue walking, as this might be seen as more abrupt and less personal compared to the other two options.