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Originally Posted by spindles
Seriously, Aussies can be informal like dlish said, up to hand shakes for men and a single kiss on the cheek for women. Kisses usually signify a more than casual relationship (i.e. you wouldn't kiss a girl on a cheek straight after meeting them). It can be awkward if one person thinks you are at the 'kiss' stage and the other doesn't...
Handshakes among men are more likely when greeting/being introduced to someone, but less likely the more you know someone (or how regularly you see them). For example, I play golf with a guy each week. We hardly ever shake hands. If we play with someone we haven't played with before we'll shake hands as we introduce ourselves.
Family - is more likely to include hand shakes, especially if you don't see them that often.
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spins is right. the more you know someone and the more regulrly you see them, the less you need to keep with formalities in australian culture. thats what i love about our laid back attitude.
the handshake is usually customary between strangers, but it evolves into a kiss on cheek relationship with a woman.
snowy is right also - right - left - right. not sure how or why, but i can find out. its awkward when you meet someone who doesnt know which side to go for, and you both go for the same side and almost end up kissing lips