🎙️ Greetings Around the World: How to Avoid Awkward Moments in Cross-Cultural Communication
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Want to go from intermediate (B1) to confident English fluency (B2)?
In this B1 to B2 English listening episode, you’ll learn how greetings around the world can change depending on culture, context, and relationship — and how small mistakes can lead to miscommunication or awkward moments.
This episode focuses on cross-cultural communication and cultural greetings, helping you understand when and where to use handshakes, bowing, no-touch gestures, kissing and hugging, and informal greetings in both social and professional situations.
You’ll build practical Business English and International English skills while learning vocabulary and real-world strategies to greet people confidently across cultures.
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: The Importance of Cultural Greetings
00:51 – Personal Story: I Kissed My Friend!
02:34 – Number 1: Handshakes (Professional Greetings)
04:36 – Number 2: Bowing and Respect
05:54 – Number 3: No-Touch Gestures and Boundaries
07:00 – Number 4: Kissing and Hugging Across Cultures
10:50 – Number 5: Casual and Friendly Gestures
11:26 – Conclusion: Final Greeting Tips & How to Adapt
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🎙️ About the Episode:
In this B2 English listening episode, you’ll explore greeting customs around the world and learn how culture influences first impressions. Through real examples and practical tips, you’ll discover how to avoid misunderstandings and greet people respectfully in international workplaces, business meetings, and social settings.
This episode is ideal for English B1 to B2 learners who want to improve listening comprehension, vocabulary, and cultural confidence in real-life situations.
🎯 You’ll Learn:
✍️ Common ways of greeting in different countries
✍️ How to avoid awkward moments in cross-cultural situations
✍️ When to use handshakes, bowing, no-touch greetings, or informal gestures
✍️ Vocabulary for cultural norms, boundaries, and professional behavior
✍️ Tips for cross-cultural communication in Business English
✍️ How to greet confidently in international and multicultural environments
🎧 About the Podcast:
Welcome to the Peach Teach English Podcast! If you’re an intermediate English learner (B1/B2) ready to break through the plateau and reach advanced fluency, this podcast is for you. Each episode focuses on real-life English vocabulary, listening skills, and communication strategies — so you can speak English with confidence at work, while traveling, and in global conversations.
