![]() ![]() Some more pious Muslims may say "Selam" and then perform two very brief cheek kisses, or cheek brushes- but only among the same gender. As per Turkey, "slm" is common for teen "SMS" or internet speak. This is very common for young children to greet older relatives (of their parents' age, though on occasion if very polite children, younger). Some may instead briefly kiss the hand or the main ring. In Javanese culture, a remnant of feudalism is retained, where an elder's proffered right hand is taken and pressed briefly against the forehead. ![]() Occasionally, the right-hand will touch the left-breast or heart area after this "salem". In this way more adherent males and females may greet though touching- but remain true to the Islamic or cultural teachings forbidding physical contact between the genders.
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