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Greetings of welcome can be spoken, or they can be gestures. A smile, a hug, a kiss on one cheek, a kiss on both cheeks, shaking hands, bowing are all ways of showing someone else that you are friendly, that you honor their dignity, and that you respect their individuality.
There are almost as many ways of making someone feel welcome as there are cultures in the world. Some ways are traditional, some are formal, many are informal. In the United States, you might knock on someone’s door and give them a tray of homemade cookies or a bouquet of flowers along with some tips … Read more
The illustrator Lian Cho did impressive research for the illustrations in the book, digging deep for scenes of everyday life in the countries whose languages or customs are referenced in A Hundred Thousand Welcomes. Source for population statistics: https://worldpopulationreview.com/ , accessed on 20 March 2022 Source for language statistics: Eberhard, David M., Gary F. Simons, and Charles … Read more
There are approximately 7100 living languages and dialects spoken around the world. The number of languages changes over time as new information and research comes to light and as some languages become extinct. Roughly forty percent of the world’s living languages are currently endangered. Only twenty-three languages account for more than half the world’s population. … Read more