In some countries, for example France and Russia, a visiting friend is greeted with a kiss on the cheek; in other countries people greet each other with a firm handshake a loving hug, a bow or simply a nod of the head.
" So we bowed outta the way an'went off an'found ourselves a nice little cave ter spend that night in an'the followin'mornin'we went back an'this time we found Karkus sittin'up waitin'fer us lookin'all eager."
I bowed to, and disclaimed, the compliment. " I nearly met you, once, in Philadelphia, some Browning affair or other — you were to lecture, you know. My train was four hours late" .
The politician didn't flush with shame at all when he swore that he would devote himself to serving the people immediately after receiving bribery payments.
Most people around the world now greet each other by shaking hands, but some cultures use other greetings as well, such as the Japanese, who prefer to bow.
He had exquisite manners, and bowed to the company on all sides; for he had noble blood, and was, moreover, accustomed to the society of man alone; and that makes a great difference.