Just as every country has interesting customs, the French also have customs that may seem strange to foreigners at first. The French are even more formal in this sense than their closest rivals, the English. When greeting someone you just met, whether in English or French, using expressions such as “hello, hello” is considered unnecessary friendliness. You are expected to greet people you are within such distance with, “Good day, sir/madam.” Hands are shaken in greetings and farewells. However, very close friends and family members kiss on the cheek in these situations. French men never kiss on the cheek with men other than their family members and male friends with whom they are very close, they only shake hands. It is very rude to point at someone with your index finger. Mavimore Turizm is a travel agency registered with TÜRSAB. Document number: A-8307