In much of Moldova and even among many people in large cities it is common to greet passers-by (including strangers) with the words buna ziua (good day). If the individuals know each other, men generally shake hands and greet each other with the word salut or noroc, which are informal forms of Hello. Generally close friends hug each other and may kiss each other on the cheek. When you meet or part with someone it is used to shake hands. But for all that it is very likely to shake hands with a woman only if she is an initiator. Close friends hug and kiss when meeting. Do not shake hands across the doorstep.

В большей части Молдовы и даже среди многих людей в крупных городах является общим для приветствовать прохожих (включая незнакомых людей) с слова Буна ziua (Добрый день). Если люди знают друг друга, мужчины, как правило, пожать друг другу руки и поздравляют друг друга с словом salut или норок, которые представляют собой неофициальные формы «Hello». Как правило, близкие друзья обнять друг друга и могут целовать друг друга на щеке. Когда вы встретиться или часть с кем-то используется для пожать друг другу руки. Но все, что это очень вероятно, пожать друг другу руки с женщиной, только если она является инициатором. Близкие друзья обнять и поцеловать при встрече. Не пожать друг другу руки на пороге.

In the USA, it is normal for men to shake hands when they meet, but it is quite unusual for men to kiss when they greet each other. Greetings are casual – a handshake, a smile and a hello will do just fine.

The British often simply say hello when they meet friends. They usually shake hands only when they meet for the first time. Social kissing, often just a peck on the cheek, is common in an informal situation between men and women and also between women who know each other very well.

French nationals, including children, shake hands with their friends and often kiss them on both cheeks, both upon meeting and leaving.

In Japan, the common greeting for men and women as well is to bow when they greet someone, as opposed to giving a casual handshake or a hug.

In Russia, the typical greeting is a very firm handshake. Assume youre trying to crush each others knuckles, all the while maintaining direct eye contact. When men shake hands with women, the handshake is less industrial. It is considered gallant to kiss women three times while alternating cheeks, and even to kiss hands.