Handshake with a nod of the head is the common and standard greeting in Amsterdam. Keep both hands out of your pockets while shaking hands. Among the close circle of friends and family, kissing on alternating cheeks three times is the greeting. Address someone with their title and last name. Greeting everyone present, including children, is customary in the Netherlands. Two essential words Hallo (Hello) & Hoi (Hi), are frequently used in greeting casually.