Men greeting men: handshakes and if there is a familiarity, hugs
Men to Women / Women to Men: Hello and handshake (no handshake for very conservative
Muslims)
Women to Women: Hello, handshake, and if there is a familiarity, hugs, kisses on both cheeks
Adults to children: Similar to Western culture, depends on familiarity with individuals
Family Dynamics
Syrian culture focuses on the importance of respect, self-discipline, education and family.
The family unit is the most important pillar of society with respons