Katie: How was the welcome party for foreign students last night？

John: Great! I made some new friends. But a funny thing .

Katie: What？

John: I met a Japanese boySato, and as soon as held out my hand, he bowed.

Katie: That's how people in Japan are expected to greet each other. It's  if you don't bow.

John: I didn't know that. So I just stood there with my hand out. , 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 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.