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The Japanese way of greeting is bowing. The way one bows depends on the social status of the person he or she is greeting. If this person has a higher status, one should bow lower and longer. The formal way of bowing is slightly different for women and men. If the greeting takes place on a tatami floor, the people go down on their knees to bow. Bowing has many other common functions besides greeting: it is done also for thanking and apologizing. Shaking hands, on the other hand, is not popular among the Japanese; however, they often do so when greeting a foreigner. The exchange of souvenirs and small gifts is very popular in Japan. Guests often give such gifts to their host.

GREETING Ogasawara-ryu (Ogasawara-ryu Homepage) This site about the Japanese etiquette includes a page "How to bow". Exchanging Greeting (AandeE Pro) With an illustration: how to bow. About bowing (Aikido of Diabolo Valley) Bowing in the martial art Aikido, but also generally. No links yet.