Meeting and Greeting
- The most common greeting is the handshake with direct eye contact, and a warm smile.
- Use the appropriate salutation for the time of day: "good morning", "good afternoon", or "good evening".
- Once a friendship has been established, women may hug and kiss on each cheek, starting with the right.
Men often pat each other's shoulder or arm during the greeting process or while conversing.
Address people by their honorific title (Mr., Mrs., or Miss) and their surname until a personal relationship has developed.
Always wait until invited before using someone's first name.
As your friendship deepens, you may be asked to call the person by their nickname.