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an expression of polite and friendly gestures or words when meeting someone

saluto

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

inchinarsi

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

abbracciare

to touch someone else's lips or other body parts with one's lips to show love, sexual desire, respect, etc.

baciare

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

scapola

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

stringere la mano

to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

salutare con la mano