Social Customs

The Irish don't stand on ceremony and are generally relaxed and easy-going. The handshake is the traditional greeting, although the European custom of kissing one or both cheeks is increasingly popular as a form of greeting between friends of both sexes.

In the pub, a system of 'rounds' is often used. This system dictates that all members of the group will buy, or at least offer to buy, drinks for all others in the group. Dodging the 'rounds' system and leaving before it's your turn to buy drinks won't win you any popularity points.