Culture
Georgians are very friendly and hospitable. Men and women often greet each other with a kiss on the cheek, though men are more likely to shake hands. In rural areas, people greet strangers when out and about. The more familiar people are with each other, the closer they stand.
Open displays of affection beyond the kiss-on-the-cheek greeting are inappropriate in public, though people of the same genders may hug each other. Women are expected not to stare, and to cover their knees, shoulders, and heads when entering a church.