Greetings Etiquette in Antigua and Barbuda

A polite greeting is expected before getting to business, usually with a friendly “good morning,” “good afternoon,” or “good evening,” and people often exchange a brief chat rather than jumping straight into the point. Handshakes are common in formal or first-time meetings, while among friends and family you may hear warm, relaxed greetings and local speech patterns that reflect the islands’ easygoing social style.