FUNNY HOW-DO-YOU-DO'S.
ost amusing are the styles of salutation in different countries, and also very interesting. The following are a few that have been recently brought to notice:
The Chinese gentleman, meeting a friend, shakes his own hand, and inquires in the most complimentary terms about his friend's health. The friend shakes his own hand also, and answers that he is well, but calls himself the most abusive names he can think of, and they pass on.
The French and Italian gentlemen kiss and embrace their men friends when they feel great delight at meeting.
The American fool grasps his friend's hand at the level with his hat, and gently jiggles it.
The politician, just before election, meeting a voter, slaps him vigorously on the back, and shakes his hand at the same time.
The Gambier Islanders rub noses, and if their welcome is very hearty, they each hold their breath for a few seconds, and then give a most alarming sniff, thereby showing great pleasure at meeting you.