Only Female Mosquitoes Bite, the Male Ones Just Say Hello

a tip of the hat a polite nod a hail caesar a handshake a slouch a tugging of the forelock a proposing of a toast a salutation sandwich a salaam a bow a cheek-to-cheek contact a kiss on the bugle a kowtow a wave a voicemail a whatsapp a geachte heer followed by a comma a prayer it's all very gracious and well mannered but for god's sake get the swatter