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July 24, 2008

Culture 101: The Fine Art of Namaste

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These days when 2 Indians guys meet, there are several ways to greet each other. The favourite ones will be by a firm handshake or a high five or on rare occasions, a hug. Namaste or vanakam (in Tamil) is often reserved for old uncles, old aunties, and visitors from India and the priest from the neighbourhood temple.… [Click to read the rest] “Culture 101: The Fine Art of Namaste”