Hey guys, it's Steve from Asian Boss and I'm here with my friend, PK, who comes
from India. There is a form of respectful salutation in
Indian culture that's been in existence for centuries. What's it called? Do you want me to say it in an Indian accent? Yeah, just give me the real Indian accent. It's called Pranama. Pranama? Pranama! What's interesting is the fact that most people outside India have absolutely no idea that such gesture or practice exists, right? So the question is, how would non-Indian people react if they were on the receiving end of pranama? We're gonna find out. I'm gonna try something. Just give us the feedback. Let us know how you feel. We will just explain it after we do it, ok? Ok. What? What did you do to my shoes? You just touched...the front of his shoes... I don't know, I think I was a little bit... a little bit shocked! It's a bit awkward. What do you think it means? I don't know. If someone did that to you, what's the first
thing you think of? You want my shoes? You really love my shoes? I've never seen that movement before! I'd have been confused, I just thought they'd have been picking something off the floor. I think someone appreciating your shoes. Yeah, maybe...like... Whoa! I can't imagine you doing something like that in the UK. What would happen if you did? Probably just tell them to get off... If you did it to a random person, then some
people would get like, maybe violent in their reactions. They'd freak out and be like, "get away from
me"! How do you think people in Taiwan would react if somebody came up to them and did this? I don't know...maybe they would get scared. What does feet mean to you, anyway? I hate feet. In America, there is that whole feeling of
personal space. To have someone come in and invade your personal
space is super weird. Any guess as to which country that might be
(from)? China? Korea? Japan? It's actually India. Oh, really? What it is, it's a respectful gesture a younger person would do to someone elderly. And when they bow down, the elderly person
would bless them and give them blessings. In Australian culture, what would be like
the equivalent gesture? Almost like the equivalent level of respect? Back in the day, it would've been calling
them by their surnames. Mr Smith, Mrs Smith. Well, kind of like bowing. Probably, shaking someone's hand. Maybe just like a handshake. Like, "I appreciate it, thank you". Maybe like a double handshake? Something like that? Oh, I see, I see. Apparently, like, touching feet is a major
sign of respect. You are blessed. Oh, you are blessed. This is not like a prank or anything? It's not a prank! I thought people's responses were quite interesting. They were. They were really interesting. Now you know what to do when you go to India next time and meet someone more respectful, huh? I'm just gonna get on my knees and start kissing
their feet. Alright guys, make sure you subscribe to our
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