That was funny, but I had to look up the word Sal uttered a couple of times... now that I know what it means, it makes perfect sense...

Namaste, Namaskara or Namaskaram (Sanskrit: नमस्ते, Hindustani pronunciation: [nʌmʌsˈteː], from external sandhi between namaḥ and te) is a common spoken greeting or salutation in South Asia. It is derived from Hinduism,[citation needed] and, in India and Nepal, it has multi-religious or else common usage where it may simply mean "I bow to you." In religious formulation, the meaning can be explained as:

* "I bow to that inherent in you" (That refers to divinity, or "that which is divine".)
* "I respect divinity within you that is also within me."
* "The light within me honors the light within you." (in yoga)

The word is derived from Sanskrit namas, to bow, obeisance, reverential salutation, and te, "to you".
When spoken to another person, it is commonly accompanied by a slight bow made with hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointed upwards, in front of the chest. This gesture, called Añjali Mudrā, can also be performed wordlessly and carries the same meaning. In Indian and Nepali culture, the word is spoken at the beginning of written or verbal communication. However, upon departure, only the wordless hands-folded gesture is made.
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Am I the only one who didn't know what it meant? I learn something new every day on this site.