Greetings in Chad. 1). Men greeting Men – A handshake is the most common form of greeting. It is important to shake all hands in the room if meeting a number of people at once; 2). Women greeting Women - A verbal greeting tends to be the norm, depending on the region; 3). Men and Women – Between Chadians, shaking hands would most likely not occur in social situations. A verbal greeting or nod of acknowledgment is generally the norm. (5)