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INDIAN GREETING
WHEN A MAN AND WOMAN MEET, THE GREETING IS GIVEN BY THE
PHRASE, "NAMASTE" WHICH IS GIVEN BY BOTH PARTIES WITH
THE HANDS FLAT AGAINST EACH OTHER OVER THE CHEST AND
A SLIGHT BOW OF THE HEAD.
Where learned: DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 602 Body Parts SPEECH -- Formula SPEECH -- Body parts involved S602.1 SPEECH -- Greetings Salutations |
Date learned: 02-29-1968