The art of greeting (Introductions), walking, sitting etc.

Who is introduced to whom

 The more important person receives  Introduce a younger person to an older    

person. A co-worker to a client. Anyone at a party to a guest of honour. A lay person to an official. Incase of peers of equal status either can be presented to the other.

The all important handshake

 The gender question  The proper grip-a firm grip-neither limp nor

    

bone-crunching. An upturned palmsubmissiveness; a downward palm dominance. The two-hand shake Gloved hand shake Smile and make eye contact State your greeting A proper handshake lasts about three seconds. Shake once or twice.

Manners to be observed while shaking hands

 The gender question- a man waiting for a

woman to extend her hand: no longer customary.  One should always rise to shake hands.  Do not offer a spoilt hand

INTRODUCTIONS  When you are the introducer  Introducing someone to a group  Introducing a couple  When you are introduced  Introducing yourself  When introduced to anyone say your greeting and enter into conversation at once. It shows a lack of good breeding not to do so.  Remembering names  Forgotten names  Difficult names  When introductions are unnecessary

Hugs and kisses

 Avoid close contact with another person when you

 

 

are ill. For example- if you have a cold, you should not even shake hands. The kiss- kisses/ pecks on the cheek are generally done in social situations. The air-kiss : the lips are puckered and the cheek is lightly brushed/ put alongside the other person s cheek. Repeat the gesture on the other cheek. The bear hug- save this two-arm hug for old friends/ family. The semi-hug for close friends.

Sitting, Standing and Walking

 Stand no closer than about 18 inches apart

(although cultural and personal preferences should be taken into account).  Stand up straight : no slumping or slouching.  In case of height differences, stand far enough so that the other person won t have to look up and down at you.  Sit with your spine straight. you may lean in a bit to catch the words of a soft spoken person, then back away to speak.

Sitting, Standing and Walking  Walk with your chin up and your shoulders thrown back.  Spine straight.  Pace should be kept medium.  Small steps are always more graceful.