Venezuela

•  Men greet close friends with a hug and patting on the back.

• Women greet close friends with a hug and patting on the back, but also with a kiss on the cheek.

• When greeting a stranger or aquintance a firm handshake and pat on the back will do.

• The most common and polite phrases to use are good morning, good afternoon, and good evening.

• When talking to people it is well appreciated to use direct eye contact to who is talking.

• Before every meal when eating with people, people say, "enjoy your meal".

• The official and most commonly spoken language is Spanish.