Katie: How was the welcome party for foreign students last night? John: Great! I made some new friends. But a funny thing happened. Katie: What? John: I met a Japanese boy called Sato, and as soon as I held out my hand, he bowed. Katie: That's how people in Japan are expected to greet each other. It's impolite if you don't bow. John: I didn't know that. So I just stood there with my hand out. Finally, I returned the bow. Katie: I remember when I first met Marie last year, I did the same thing. I held out my hand and to my surprise, she kissed me on both sides of my face! John: I wouldn't mind that! Katie: Very funny. Later I found out French people are supposed to kiss when they see each other.