2. Meetings and Greetings
● Shake hands with men and women.
● Close friends kiss each other on the left
cheek and then the right.
3. Meetings and Greetings
● Be on time a few mintues earlier.
● Call if you are going to be late for a meeting.
● The older generation may still bow to
4. Dining
● Hold your fork in your left hand and the knife in
your right. Your hands should be visible at all
times, but elbows stay off the table.
● Wait until the hostess begins to eat before you
start
5. Dining
● You may be asked to remove your
outdoor shoes before entering the house.
● If you have not finished eating, cross your
knife and fork across your plate.
6. Conversing
● Always say what you mean and maintain good eye
contact.
● Sports, music or Hungarian food and wine are good
conversation points. Stay away from discussing politics or
religion.
8. Business Etiquette
● Business dress is formal and conservative.
● Business cards are exchanged without formal ritual.
● Business is conducted slowly.
9. Business Etiquette
● Punctuality for all social situations is taken extremely
seriously.
● Do not remove your suit jacket without asking
permission.
● Hungarians pride themselves on using proper etiquette
in all situations and expect others to do the same.
