"Savoir Vivre" in Poland

Polish etiquette does not differ much from other European countries but there are differences between North America and Europe.

• When greeting someone, you often kiss them on the cheek - one or three times
• Kissing a woman on the hand is very polite
• Younger passengers should give their seat to elderly passengers on public transportation
• A pregnant woman should also get priority seating on public transit
• When one is giving flowers, it should be without the wrapping paper
• A man gives way to a lady, he lets her walk first.
• A woman should walk on the right hand side of a man.