Did you know that if you say "Ciao" to someone you're telling them you are a slave? Or did you know that lots of greetings are about wishing the other person good health, while saying "hello" or "hola" is just a way of getting their attention. The Book of Greetings takes us on a journey through history, the uses and traditions of greetings between people. This book is full of anecdotes and curious happenings that will open your eyes to the strangest and funniest of customs from peoples all across the planet. Enjoy this surprising, educational journey through humanity's history; a fascinating journey that invites us to remember that we aren't isolated individuals but instead, all belong to the same huge family. And the little everyday interactions between people are the things that make us really human.