Etiquette in Ukraine

1. Here are a few simple rules of etiquette that may help you out of trouble or embarrassment when visiting Ukraine:
2. If invited into a family home, it is traditional to bring a gift: a bottle of wine, a cake. A bouquet of flowers is customary. If you bring flowers - make sure it is an uneven number of flowers. If there is a child in the house, it is appropriate to provide him/her with a small gift as well.
3. Do not shake hands across the threshold of a door. It is considered bad luck.
4. When shaking hands, take off your gloves!