We use “learned” body language __5__ we are introduced to strangers. Every culture has

　　__6__ a formal way to greet strangers to show them we aren't __7__. Traditionally, Europeans and Americans shake hands with the right hand—the strongest one for most people. If our right hand is busy __8__ someone, it cannot be holding a weapon(武器). So the gesture is saying，“I __9__ you. Look, I'm not carrying a threatening weapon.” If you shake hands with someone, you __10__ that you trust them.

　　Greetings in Asian countries don't include __11__ the other person, but they always include the hands. Traditionally in China, when we greet someone, we put the right __12__ over the left and bow slightly. Muslims give a “salaam” (穆斯林的额手礼), where they touch their heart, mouth and forehead.

　　Indians join their hands and bow their heads with __13__.

　　In these examples, the hands are busy with the greeting and cannot hold a weapon.

　　Even today, when some people have __14__ styles of greeting, they still use their hands as a gesture of trust. American youths often greet each other with the

　　__15__， “Give me five！” One person then __16__ his hand, palm(手掌) outwards and five fingers spread. The other person raises his hand and slaps the other's __17__ hand above the head in a “high five”. Nowadays, it is quite a common greeting.

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