When two people meet，there are a lot of ways of greeting.But the ways of greeting are not always the same in different countries.
    Two people usually greet each other with a handshake in America.It is a way to show respect （尊敬） to the other person.Players from opposite teams shake hands before a game for the same reason.However，most Americans don't shake hands when they meet people they have already known well.When American friends meet each other，they might only wave（揮手），or maybe just nod their heads.
    There is a special way of greeting called"Hongi"（鼻觸禮）in New Zealand.In the greeting，two people press their noses and foreheads （前額） together and close their eyes.This is an old tradition that comes from the Maori（毛利人），who were the first people to live in New Zealand.Even today，many New Zealanders still press their foreheads when they meet.
    People bow to each other every time when they met in Japan.Even family members bow to each other.People decide how low to bow depending on how respected the other person is.
    Today，new ways of greeting are created all the time.People can do this with a quick"hi"，a handshake，or even a simple smile.The important thing is that the people they are greeting understand them.

（1）Why do players from opposite teams shake hands before a game？

Because it is a way to show respect to the other person.

Because it is a way to show respect to the other person.

（2）How many countries are mentioned in this passage？

Three.

Three.

（3）Do New Zealanders press their ears when they meet？

No.

No.

（4）What do people do when they meet every time in Japan？

They bow to each other.

They bow to each other.

（5）What is the passage mainly about？

Different ways of greeting.

Different ways of greeting.