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How to greet someone in Maori, Polynesia

I'm always amazed at how different cultures are in regards to greeting each other, and yet have similar nuances. Consider the "hongi" -- a Maori style greeting where you press your nose and forehead to the other person, as if you're doing an Eskimo kiss. There's much more meaning to this Polynesian greeting than meets the eye. "Hongi" means...Continue reading



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