Men greeting Men – A handshake with the right hand is appropriate in most situations.  Handshakes tend to be firm and very often linger a bit.  In order to show respect people sometimes hold their wrist with their left hand when shaking. If greeting a chief then it may be appropriate to get down on the ground and kneel depending on the chief’s position.

Women greeting Women – A handshake and/or bow is appropriate in most situations.  If you would like to show great respect you may also place your left hand over your right elbow when handshaking and bowing.  Handshakes tend to be energetic and very often linger a bit.  Good friends and family may engage in light hugs as well.

Meetings between Men and Women – Appropriate greetings depend on the nature of the relationship. If the man is Muslim a woman may bow and greet but handshakes are not appropriate. For all others a handshake and/or bow is appropriate but it is best to wait for the woman to extend her hand, otherwise a bow or a nod of acknowledgment will suffice.  In certain areas, women will kneel when greeting a man. If they are older and the man is younger then they might just shake his hand. 

Note: Always use your right hand when shaking hands.