Handshake
A handshake is the most common form of greeting among the English and British people and is customary when you are introduced to somebody new.
Kiss on the cheek
France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and other Mediterranean countries often expect to be kissed on both cheeks.
It is only when you meet friends, whom you haven't seen for a long time, that you would kiss the cheek of the opposite sex. In Britain one kiss is generally enough.
Bow
Japanese bowing tradition rather than handshaking. Hands at side, back and neck in right position, eyes look down. Person in inferior position bows longer and lower.
Embrace
Middle Eastern, especially Muslims, avoid body contact with the opposite sex. Women may embrace and kiss each other, and men may do the same.
Hug
Hispanics often expect body contact. Hugging and kissing on the cheek acceptable for same and opposite sex; or hug and pat each other on back.
Use first name
In most European countries and in countries that have cultures predominantly influenced by Europe (North and South America and Australia), the given name usually comes before the family name and so is known as a forename or first name. Given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner in informal situations.
Use family name
In many cultures (notably Western, Middle Eastern, and African) the family name comes first. The latter is often called the Eastern order because Europeans are most familiar with the examples of China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam. Because the family name is normally given last in English-speaking societies, the term last name is commonly used for family name.
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