Social Greetings

What should you consider before a social greeting?

• The context of the event

• The culture of the people you're greeting

• The amount of times you've met the people

• All of the above

When is a hug acceptable?

• Always, it's a safe choice.

• Never, it's inappropriate.

• In a non-professional setting.

• Only if they're older than you.

What is a safe choice always?

• Wait for others to greet first and observe

• Always lead with a wave

• Always lead with a handshake

• Never lead with a handshake

In Japanese culture, what is the proper greeting?

• Bowing with hands pressed together

• Bowing with hands at your side

• Waving with both hands

• Waving with right hand

A handshake is best for...

• Greeting people older than you

• Western cultures

• Western business meetings

• All of the above

If you are unfamiliar with a culture, what should you consider?

• Being first to greet

• Leading with a hug to be safe

• Waiting for others to greet first

• Leading with handshake to be safe

What is the safest greeting if you're not sure?

• Handshake

• Wave with a smile

• Bow

• Hug

If you are unsure how to greet, what should you do?

• Allow the other person to initiate

• Ask

• Initiate a greeting

• Do not greet

Greetings change based on...

• Gender

• Age

• Amount of times you've met

• All of the above

You should never...

• Greet the youngest first

• Greet the oldest first

• Not greet anyone

• Just say hello