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    I heard that in another country (forget which one), kids stick out their tongues to say hello, is this true?

    Question #32485. Asked by LOTRluver.

    Baloo55th

    Whether it still is or not I couldn't say, but it used to be a sign of respect in Tibet to put your tongue out when greeting someone. Not just kids, adults too.

    Apr 27 03, 12:48 AM
    sequoianoir

    It is still a current practice Baloo55th.

    A monk demonstrates the traditional Tibetan greeting by sticking out his tongue to say hi at:
    http://www.imperialtours.net/tsedang.htm


    Apr 27 03, 12:56 AM

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