Manners in Ukraine
Learn about cultural etiquette and manners of this country
Greetings
- Handshake
- Embrace
- Kiss on cheek
Etiquette
- Generally remove shoes when entering homes
- Bouquet etiquette gives odd numbers
- Avoid loud voices at airports and public facilities
- Make eye contact during toasts
- Time relatively flexible but punctual for official events
- Salo offering is sign of hospitality
- Exercise caution with political and religious discussions
- Many prohibited photography areas for military-related sites
- Basically 10% tip standard
- Winter shoe soles slippery so beware