Look at the examples of greetings in the Spanish-speaking world below:

Question

Stopping to say “¡Hola!”, having a small chat, and inquiring about family
Greeting someone of the opposite gender with a kiss on the cheek (in Spain, on both cheeks)
Women greeting other women with a kiss on the cheek (in Spain, on both cheeks)
Offering a handshake with two hands (if you are a man) when you meet another man for the first time. You may offer a pat on the shoulder as well.
Offering a male friend a hug (if you are a man)
In your notebook, write two to five sentences about how you greet your friends, family, or new acquaintances, using the chart below. Be sure to include what is the same and/or different about your greeting, compared to greetings in Mexico.

How I Greet Family, Friends, and New
Acquaintances in the United States

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Greetings in the Spanish-speaking World

Greetings in the United States

Answer 1

Greetings in the Spanish-speaking World vs. Greetings in the United States

In the Spanish-speaking world, greetings often involve close physical contact, such as kissing on the cheek and hugging. For example, it's common for friends and family to greet each other with a kiss on the cheek, and men might offer a handshake combined with a pat on the back. In contrast, in the United States, greetings tend to be more varied, with a firm handshake being the standard for new acquaintances, while friends and family might exchange hugs, but cheek kissing is less common. Additionally, while small talk about family is common in some Spanish-speaking cultures, it’s less emphasized in casual interactions in the U.S., where people might jump straight into the conversation. Overall, while both cultures value friendliness, the level of physical contact and the approach to small talk can differ significantly.