Whether at school, with friends, or in business, greeting people is an everyday occurrence and an important skill to master. Here are some easy steps to greeting the people you meet in a genuine and open way.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Greet Someone You Don't Know In Informal Conditions
Step 1. Approach the person
Walking confidently with a smile is a very important thing to do. Sneaking sneaky is of course only suitable for stalkers.
Step 2. Look into her eyes before greeting
When you look him in the eye, say, "Hi, how are you?" or another sentence that sounds friendly.
Use local greetings. If everyone says "hey" instead of "hi," say "hey." If they say "Hello," then you say "Hello."
Step 3. Wait for them to answer your greeting
When they say "hi" back to you, smile and introduce yourself.
You can also say how you know them, or where they know you. For example, "Hi, I'm Johnny. We're both taking film classes last semester." This will save you from embarrassing situations or awkward silences when they don't remember you
Step 4. Start Conversation
Maybe you want to get to know the person you just met. If you have something in common, talk about it. You could say, for example, "Do you still like Richard Linklater?" or "I'd love to talk to you for a few minutes, why don't we just get out of this crowd?"
Step 5. Respond like theirs
If they look at you strangely and rush off, don't chase them. Not only is it scary, it can also cause you problems. If they smile and start talking to you, congratulations, you've successfully greeted someone and made a new friend too!
Method 2 of 3: Formal Introducing Yourself
Step 1. Take care of your attitude
A polite way of greeting someone you've just been introduced to is by saying, "Good evening, Jessi. Nice to meet you."
- Reach out to shake their hand, and when accepted, do a firm handshake that doesn't squeeze the grip.
- Ask, "How are you?" This sentence will lighten the mood, and give them a chance to say hello to you too. You need to remember, when asked how they are, people will tend to say "it's fine" no matter what's really going on in their life. Get ready to move on to the next topic. Notice something on them, what they're wearing, or if the host of the event has already hinted at your new acquaintance's job, talk about it.
Step 2. Find a small chat topic to start with
To continue the conversation, you can also make small talk about the weather, your family, how far you've traveled, or maybe where is a great place for lunch, and other general topics. Don't try to impress people. Just be friendly, personable and approachable. Do everything simply.
Step 3. Watch the other person's movements
If the person you're talking to keeps looking over their shoulder, or checking the clock, this is a clear sign that they're not interested in the conversation going on. End the conversation elegantly, and go get a drink.
Method 3 of 3: How to Introduce Yourself in a Formal Business Situation
Step 1. Be confident
Greet your new acquaintance in a friendly but professional manner.
Step 2. Understand the hierarchy
If you're greeting a colleague or coworker, you can be more informal. "Hi Dan, nice to meet you. I've heard great things about you, and I look forward to working with you."
- If you meet someone much higher up the food chain or a respected and respected member of society, use a respectful greeting, not their first name. "Hi, Mr. Campbell. I'm very pleased to meet you," much more professional and will make a much better impression than saying, "Hi, Bill. How are you?"
- Consider greeting someone at a much more junior level than you, in the same way. "Hello Mr Crawford. Nice to meet you," accompanied by the expectation that they will maintain a professional attitude when dealing with you.
Step 3. Have a short conversation about the business at hand, then finish quickly
No one likes to be in a conversation he can't leave, and this is especially important in a business situation. You don't want to be called someone who doesn't know when to shut up!
Tips
- Always smiling and speaking clearly. Most importantly, look him right in the eye. This will make the other person feel as if you really care about them.
- If you don't know the person's name, say, "Nice to meet you" or, "Nice to see you again."
- If you are greeting an adult, smile politely and say hello.
- Or you can politely say, "Nice to see you again, unfortunately, I forgot your name." This may seem impolite, but it's much better than saying the wrong name.
Warning
- Please note that greetings vary by culture. Although the general rules of the West are well known, so that the outstretched hand will not be misinterpreted, beware of the subtler differences. For example, in Asia, people have different boundaries between eye contact and gaze.
- If the other person first asks you how you're doing, it's polite to answer and ask back.
- Don't be too confident because it seems inappropriate.
- Don't approach someone you don't want to be approached (watch their body language towards you).
