Its is appropriate to greet people with a handshake or a verbal greeting. Man often hold the handshake for several seconds during a short conversation. malo e lelei (Hello) is a common greeting in the daytime. There are several different phrases used to say "Good morning." Some of these are Malo e lelei ki he pongipongi ni and Malo e tau mo eni. "Good evening" is said as Malo e lelei ki he efiafi ni. Visitors may be greeted by saying Talitali fiefia meaning welcome. Nobles are greeted with different phrases, When being introduced you might say Fefe hake? Which means How do you do. The polite answer is Sai pe, Malo which is Fine, thank you. When leaving the person leaving says Nofo (you stay) to which the other person replies 'Alu (you go).
Tongans usually call acquaintances by their given name. People meeting for the first time use titles and family names. If professional titles are not used, Tangata'eiki (Mr.), Fine'eiki (Mrs.), and Ta'ahine (Miss) are appropriate to use.
Tongans usually call acquaintances by their given name. People meeting for the first time use titles and family names. If professional titles are not used, Tangata'eiki (Mr.), Fine'eiki (Mrs.), and Ta'ahine (Miss) are appropriate to use.
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