Literally: “I bow to you”
How to do it: press your hands together palm-by-palm in front of your chest and give a slight nod with your head at the same time.
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“May you live long”
Touching someone’s feet is a traditional Indian sign of respect and subservience. Though no longer the commonplace gesture it once was, it is still practiced widely across India.
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Many people in India consider it rude if you point at people or things with your finger; some people will even take offence when a finger is raised to make a point. Instead, try and use your whole hand or even your chin.
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