Acceptable Public Behavior

• Hungarians enjoy their “personal space,” and can behave as reserved and formal.

• Customary greeting: a handshake upon arrival and departure.

• Polite for man to wait for a woman to extend her hand; some men will kiss a woman’s hand when introduced ; friends may greet with a kiss on the cheek.

Business Attire

• Women: suits or conservative dresses

• Men: suits and ties

• In general: fairly casually dressed people

Conversations and Networking

• Exchange of business cards: make sure your card is printed in your language as well as Hungarian.

Meetings, Presentations, and Negotiation Tactics

• Request essential meetings in writing well in advance.

• In Taiwan, it is assumed the first person who enters the room is the head of the group. Important guests are usually escorted to their seats.

• Many business managers do not speak English, often a Hungarian interpreter is provided.

• Presentations should be precise and thorough.

Dinner Etiquette

• Luncheons, receptions and dinners are usual settings of business entertaining.

• Meals are for socializing, not discussing business.

• Eat at continental style, with fork remaining in left hand at all times.

Source

http://www.kwintessential.co.uk