The Forms of Greetings in The Linguistic Lineage Study in Social Linguistics

Authors

  • د. أحمد سليمان سعيد جامعة القدس المفتوحة

Keywords:

Greeting Language, Welcoming, The Verbal and Non-verbal Greetings

Abstract

This study shows the greatness of Arab social behaviors which presented the greeting language as one aspect of respect and appreciation that substitutes fear and hunger with happiness and satisfaction. The importance of the study comes to reflect the Arab values that grow inside Arabs. The Arab values that take the shape of kindness and generosity. This picture of the Arabs eliminated the negative stereotypes set by the nation's enemy. The study speaks about the verbal and nonverbal greetings. It also provides a reference to the most used words of Arabs which are; salutation and welcoming. On the other hand, shaking and kissing hands, eye contacts, tears, hugs, smiling and even kissing the hand are forms of nonverbal greetings and welcoming. All forms of greetings formed good examples of the humanity aspect, and provide a proceed for brotherhood that depends on the respect for the human form.

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Author Biography

د. أحمد سليمان سعيد, جامعة القدس المفتوحة

أستاذ مساعد

Published

2019-03-11

How to Cite

سعيد د. أ. س. (2019). The Forms of Greetings in The Linguistic Lineage Study in Social Linguistics. Journal of Al-Quds Open University for Humanities and Social Studies, 1(47). Retrieved from https://journals.qou.edu/index.php/jrresstudy/article/view/2071

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