Word Of Mouth

4PM, RADIO 4

A soft handshake is considered in some cultures to be the height of politeness, and in others to be flabby and suspect. Kissing on a first encounter is good manners in some countries, and to be avoided at all costs in others. Andy Scott is a former diplomat whose work involved greeting people in more than 60 countries, and having to get it right every time. In this fascinating new series about language and communication, Andy tells Michael Rosen and Laura Wright about the complex business of saying hello.