Are there any customs & traditions in the UK?

Introductions

When you’re introduced to a French person, you should say ‘good day, Sir/Madam – bonjour madame/ monsieur and shake hands. Salut (hi or hello) is used only among close friends and young people. When saying goodbye, it’s a formal custom to shake hands again.

Kissing and greeting

It is customary amongst French people to kiss on both cheeks when meeting, a delicate brushing of the cheeks usually the left side first accompanied by a kissing noise.