Romania has a hierarchical society where older people are respected and expected to make decisions for the group. Titles are important and denote respect, and one should use a person's title and surname until invited to use their first name. Some older Romanians kiss a woman's hand when meeting, but foreign men are not expected to. Close friends may kiss and hug when meeting, doing so twice on each cheek starting with the left. Romanians prefer doing business with down-to-earth people who don't brag and expect proper etiquette in all situations.