Greetings A warm, firm handshake is the standard greeting. For social occasions, men greet each other with an embrace.
Women kiss on both cheeks when greeting each other.
Businessmen and businesswomen who are close colleagues greet in this fashion as well. The order of names is the same as in the United States, where the first name is followed by the surname. Usage of first names is reserved for close friends. It is considered impolite to point. To call a waiter to your table in a restaurant, simply raise your hand.