Business meetings in Denmark are generally quite informal and casual affairs. Handshaking is the standard form of greeting in a business setting within Denmark. Hugging and kissing on the cheek is also quite common, but only with very close associates. A visitor should never initiate this kind of greeting. It is important to know that in a social setting in Denmark third party introductions are almost unheard of (Danes introduce themselves). This can sometimes translate into a business setting. A Mr. Smith visiting from England can usually expect that on entering a conference room that he will be introduced as, "this is Mr. Smith from England". However, it may then be up to Mr. Smith to take the initiative and introduce himself to all of the people in the room. It is also possible that Mr. Smith won't receive any introduction at all, and Mr. Smith will have to take the initiative to introduce himself.