What are the elements of a polite and respectful greeting?
Kenneth Morar
2025-07-20 08:52:43
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When you’re greeting new people, do so face-to-face. It’s just polite, and shows respect. It means that you consider them important enough to change your physical position for them. Making eye contact indicates engagement and focus. It shows that you’re interested in the other person. Use positive body language. Even if you’re carrying the woes of the world on your shoulders, try to look happy to see your new acquaintance. A grimace immediately puts the other person on the defensive, while a smile is welcoming and inclusive. Approach the person you’re greeting and extend your hand. You’ll come across as confident and assertive, not aggressive. Say Who You Are, even better, say why you’re there and what you do. Introduce less senior people to more senior ones, start with the name of the senior person, then introduce the junior person to them. Make sure that you remember the name of anyone you’ve been introduced to, and use the name properly. Wait for permission before using someone’s first name, it’s respectful.