Man greeting Man - Men shake hands when greeting one another and usually kiss once on each cheek. Handshakes tend to be on the loose side.Woman greeting Woman- Women usually greet each other with kisses on the cheek. This can range from one to five (alternating cheeks) depending on the situation and relationship. Man greeting Woman- A simple handshake or hand grasp while simultaneously kissing both cheeks is common. It is best to allow the woman to extend her hand or offer her cheek first. If the hand is not extended, than a slight bow or nod is the polite thing for men to do.Note: It is taboo for religiously observant men to touch women and vice-versa.
