There are several forms of greeting in Saudi Arabia. Frequently males will follow up by extending the left hand to each other's right shoulder and kiss the right and left cheeks. The greetings used depend on the individuals' relationship to each other. All Saudi women use their maiden names even after marriage. A basic rule of life in Saudi Arabia is never to be in a hurry.
Business always commences with an exchange of pleasantries and polite enquiries.
It would be a breach of etiquette to launch straight into the subject to be discussed. When partaking in a traditional Saudi meal, the right hand must be used to carry food to the mouth.