Manners in Luxembourg
Learn about cultural etiquette and manners of this country
Greetings
- Handshake
- Bise (light kiss on cheek)
- Bonjour/Bonsoir
- Moien
Etiquette
- Multiple official languages, so greeting in French first is safe.
- Punctuality preferred; lateness to meetings or meals considered rude.
- Glance at business cards before putting away immediately after receiving.
- Address with titles (Monsieur/Madame) in formal settings.
- European-style knife and fork for meals. Tear bread directly on plate.
- When pouring wine, turn bottle label upward.
- Loud phone calls or queue-jumping in public disliked.
- Dress modestly at churches and monuments.
- Service charges often included, but leaving 5-10% rounding at restaurants is polite.
- Ask permission before photographing people on streets or in shops.