I looked up some Ukrainian customs and traditions. I’m not sure which ones are out of date but better safe than sorry. Most are good manners but some are completely off the wall. Take a look on what I’ll be dealing with:

• Never drink your host under the table [shouldn’t be a problem, cough I’m a lightweight cough]
• Always give an odd number of flowers (even numbers are considered unlucky) [ok, not too hard]
• When passing through the aisles of a theatre, always face the people sitting down
• Always greet and say good-bye when visiting [something everyone should do]
• Women often greet each other with a kiss or a hug
• Always say please (bud’ laska), thank you (dyakuyu), and you're welcome (proshu) [again, something everyone should do]
• When you are invited to a Ukrainian family, it would be courteous to bring a small gift or flowers. [but not an even number of flowers]
• When you enter a Ukrainian home, it would be better to take the shoes off. You will be offered special slippers for guests. [Will they have penguins? I want slippers with penguins]
• Ukrainians don’t place empty bottles on the table. When a drink is over, the bottle should be placed under the table. Otherwise, it will be bad luck for money. [might be hard to remember]
• In Ukraine, women don't sit at the corner of a table. That's considered to be bad luck for marriage. [I’m not sure if avoiding corner seats are really going to help marriage]
• Don't shake hands across the threshold (door entrance)
• If there is a child in the house, it is appropriate to provide him/her with a small gift as well
• Do not whistle; some believe it will "blow your money away." [well, I can’t whistle, at all]
• On public transportation, give up your seat to mothers with children, the elderly, or the infirm.
• At the entrance of upscale restaurants and theaters, expect that your coat, briefcase, or baggage will be checked.
• If it is possible, have business cards printed in Ukrainian on one side and English on the other.[nice tip]
• When eating dinner at someone's home, casual dress is accepted unless otherwise specified.
• Be ready to give toasts at dinner, for guests are often asked to do so.
• Offer to share your snacks and cigarettes with those around you.
• Be prepared to accept all food and drink offered when visiting friends. Turning down food may be considered rude. (If you find you cannot eat it all, keep something on your plate to avoid having it replenished!) [gosh, I’m going to get fat]
• For business, dress should be conservative. Men should not take off their jackets unless asked.
• In Orthodox churches, women should wear scarves or hats, and men should take off their hats. [but I’m catholic]
• Be careful when complimenting a host's belongings, he or she may offer them to you.
• Don't put your thumb between your first two fingers; this is a very rude gesture [YES! I now know how to give the finger]
• Restaurant bills normally include a 5 percent service charge. You will often find, however, that a few extra hryvnias can make your dining experience a lot more pleasurable [good to know]