This Māori greeting involves pressing noses and sometimes foreheads together.

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Hongi: Traditional Māori greeting. Source: Hongi ↗

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26This Māori ceremonial performance is widely recognized from rugby pre-match rituals.RECALL
Haka
The haka, once performed before battle, is now most widely known as a pre-match ritual in rugby.
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27Raising a glass to honour a person or occasion: this social custom.IDENTIFY
Toasting
Raising a toast to honor someone is a custom believed to trace back to ancient Greek and Roman banquets.
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28This Japanese custom involves bringing local specialty souvenirs home for coworkers and family.RECALL
Omiyage
Omiyage is a Japanese custom of bringing local specialty souvenirs home to share with coworkers and family.
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