Greetings Etiquette in Dominican Republic

Greetings are warm and usually involve a handshake, a light hug, or a cheek kiss among people who know each other, and it is polite to greet everyone in a room before starting a conversation. In everyday life Dominicans often use friendly titles like señor, señora, or the casual hello ¿qué lo qué? among friends, and skipping greetings can come across as abrupt or rude.