Men greeting Men –  A handshake with the right hand is the most common form of greeting. Handshakes are often combined with a snap on the release for those who are friends. Handshakes tend to linger a bit.  If greeting an elder or tribal chief, it’s best to wait for them to extend a hand, if at all.

Women greeting Women -  A handshake with the right hand is the most common form of greeting.   Verbal greetings tend to be acceptable as well.

Men and Women –  A handshake with the right hand is the most common form of greeting. A verbal greeting or nod of acknowledgment is acceptable as well. 

Note: It is considered rude not to acknowledge someone; therefore, verbal greetings are very important in the Ghanaian culture.  For example, “good morning”, “good afternoon”, or “good evening” are phrases you should find yourself repeating all day long.  If you can do it in the local language, you will score big point by the locals.  Ghanaian culture is very friendly, tolerant and welcoming of foreigners and foreigners in general can act as themselves and are not usually bound by the expectations Ghanaians place on each other, but a general rule of politeness will go a long way.