culture   Russia
statement   In Russia, cheek kissing is a common form of greeting among close friends and family, while handshakes are more common in formal situations.

2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 kissing as greeting Russia Uncommon and less formal as a greeting gesture 1
2 kissing on the cheek as greeting Russia More common among close friends and family, while handshakes are prevalent in formal settings 1