A handshake is an act of greeting by shaking ones hand with ones own. In Japan, the common greeting for men and women as well is to bow when they greet someone, as opposed to giving a casual handshake or a hug. the proper depart is by doing the same. In Japan, the exchange of business cards is known as "meishi". Carry your card in a professional manner. Never hold it in your pocket. This way, your cards will look clean and crisp, as it is a direct reflection of your company. Offer your card with two hands, as it shows respect to the person you are meeting. When receiving the card, damaging it in any way is seen as very rude and disrespectful. Once they hand it to you, always thank them and treat the card with respect.
In Belgium, when you greet someone, regardless of gender or how well you know each-other, you kiss them on the cheek. This shows a sign of respect. When you depart, you do the same as a greet, a kiss on the cheek. When you offer a business card, you give it to the reciever with either one, or two hands. After receiving it, you keep it visible at all times. This is the same in Belgium when you receive a gift. You say thank you, and kiss on the cheek to the person who gave you the gift.
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