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.