KAREN KEITH S.

SALIG BS PHARMACY
PCOMM (Y002)

1. Words/gestures used in a particular region or country to show respect :

• Bowing (Ojigi)- In Japan, bowing (ojigi) is a common part of daily routine. Bowing is a
gesture of respect that shows social position between someone.
• Mano or Pagmamano- The word for "hand" in Spanish is "mano," while the word for "respect" in
Filipino is "po." This is normally done by someone younger to show respect to the elders and to
receive a blessing from them. It is done by taking the elder's hand and lightly tapping it to one's
forehead while saying "mano po." Some Filipinos also call Mano "bless" informally.
• The Wai- In Thailand, people made the "wai" gesture, which consists of placing two palms
together so that the fingertips touch the nose. A “wai” is a sign of respect and admission of
seniority toward another individual. To show respect, one should put their palms together and
bow their head.
• Assalaam ‘alaikum – In Muslim countries, the “Assalaam 'alaikum “(May peace be with you) and
the response "Wa 'alaikum assalaam" are the most traditional expressions to greet someone
(And peace be upon you).
• Kisses And Hugs On Meetings- In the USA and other regions, it is common to shake hands at
business meetings and give hugs to family and friends. However, citizens from this part of
America always greet each other with hugs and kisses as a sign of respect. This knows no
boundaries. Males and women may exchange two kisses, but ladies must exchange kisses and
hugs when they meet. Two men embrace and give each other a quick kiss. Latin American
communities rely on this for their livelihood.
2. Differences in the meaning of somebody’s languages:
• Donkey in Spanish is” burro” whereas in Italian, it means” butter.”
• The Spanish term for frog is “rana,” but rana means,” wound” in Romanian and Bulgarian.
• When is Spain, “largo” means” long” but it means” wide” in Portuguese.

3. Examples of Gay Language:

• Shunga- means idiot
• Kyoho- means smells bad
• Sinetch- means who
• Anech- means what
• Crayola- means crying
• Thunderbird- means old person
• Mudra- means mother or Mama
• Pudra- means father of Papa