Men greeting Men –Men will usually shake hands with the right hand when greeting and departing. This is usually accompanied with the Islamic saying "Asalaam Aleikum" which means "God grant you peace". Family members will often engage in full hugs. Women greeting Women- Most women will shake hands when greeting and departing, sometimes accompanied by a nod of the head. During initial meetings a handshake or simple nod of acknowledgment will usually suffice. Greetings between Men greeting Women- At a first meeting a handshake or simple nod of acknowledgment will usually suffice. It is best for women to initiate the greeting. Note: It is taboo for religiously observant men to touch women and vice-versa.
Women greeting Women- Most women will shake hands when greeting and departing, sometimes accompanied by a nod of the head. During initial meetings a handshake or simple nod of acknowledgment will usually suffice. Greetings between Men greeting Women- At a first meeting a handshake or simple nod of acknowledgment will usually suffice. It is best for women to initiate the greeting. Note: It is taboo for religiously observant men to touch women and vice-versa.
