ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Namaste

Namaste is a special greeting that people in India say. It's kind of like saying "hello" or "goodbye," but it's more than just a simple greeting. When someone says "Namaste," it means that they see the good in you and they honor it.

It's like when you look at a flower and you think it's beautiful. You appreciate how pretty it is and you admire it. When someone says "Namaste," they are doing the same thing for you. They are noticing the good things about you and showing you respect.

People say "Namaste" with their hands together in front of their heart, like they're praying. This is called a "Namaste" gesture. It's a way of showing that the greeting is from the heart and sincere.

So if someone says "Namaste" to you, it means they like you and appreciate you. It's a really nice thing to say to someone!