+ In business it is best to adopt a formal approach and pay close attention to hierarchy and status. Hungarians are highly individualistic and proud of their personal accomplishments. They work exceedingly hard and will work extra hours to complete a job to the best of their ability.
+ Both men and women greet by shaking hands, when meeting someone for the first time. Some older men may kiss a woman’s hand in greeting, although this is less common than it once was. They may, however, bow slightly when shaking the woman’s hand to demonstrate their deference. At subsequent meetings, they kiss one another lightly on both cheeks.
+ Hungarians can be quite formal and do not often call anyone outside their family and a few close friends by their first name. Do not presume this level of intimacy until invited.
+ Most Hungarians grant an automatic 5-minute grace period and expect people to arrive within that window for both social and business occasions. In many respects, Hungary is an extremely achievement oriented culture where people work extremely hard.
+ Hungarians are emotive speakers who are not afraid to argue their position. At the same time, they may use stories, analogies, or jokes to get their point across in an indirect manner.
+ Hungarians often have a dry sense of humor. They enjoy complaining or poking fun at anything that is reminiscent of the Communist era. While they may make these types of comments, foreigners should not.

- from RW3′s CultureWizard® Country Profiles

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