Who should be the first to say hello according to etiquette?

In the modern world, everyone wants to be free and feel confident in any environment. Overcoming stiffness takes a lot, including knowing the basic rules of etiquette.

Dating etiquette was formed in ancient times and was inherent in all people. Many of the rituals still exist today. For example, a testimonial, a business note, or a phone call is required before starting a job. And when meeting the team, the newcomer is represented by an official.

This tradition has come to us since the beginning of the Middle Ages, when a stranger needed a mediator or a letter of recommendation to enter a house. Today it has become much easier to get to know each other. Before you start communicating with strangers, you just need to introduce yourself. However, all subsequent communication will depend on the first impression - they are greeted by manners.

So, let's take a closer look at how to behave correctly:

• If there is a need to ask a question to a stranger, then first you need to introduce yourself, giving your first and last name, patronymic - if you wish. This rule applies both in person and when talking on the phone or in e-mail. Of course, you shouldn't introduce yourself if you just need to find out the way to the nearest metro and in other similar situations. But in other cases, etiquette is strictly observed.
• When a man and a woman meet, the man is introduced first. However, there are several exceptions, in which the fairer sex must be the first to call their names:
• Students in educational institutions while meeting with the teacher;
• With a significant age difference;
• Junior in military rank or official position in a business setting.

• If both interlocutors are in the same position, the older one greets the second.
• If you are meeting a large company or a married couple, then you need to introduce yourself first.
• The secret to a good first impression depends on whether you are smiling or not. You need to look strictly in the eyes of the interlocutor, and not around. If you are in a company that is introduced to one person, then you need to wait until your turn comes to you, then shake hands.
• If you are a mutual acquaintance, you should bring the people you need to introduce to each other and give their names. Following etiquette, guests should not get to know each other themselves.
• If you have to introduce a girl to a guy, then first call the name and patronymic of the fairer sex.

• If everyone in the company already knows each other, and you bring a stranger, he must be introduced to everyone by first and last name. The newcomer, after being introduced, needs to make a slight nod of his head as a sign of greeting. If a newcomer for some reason is late for the feast, he should also be introduced to everyone and offered a free seat. In this case, the latecomer will get to know himself with those who are closest to him at the table.
• If you need to introduce a person to people who are busy at the moment, then you need to wait a little or postpone the acquaintance.
• If a man is introduced to someone, then he must definitely stand up. However, a woman stands up only when she is introduced to a lady who is older in age or a man who is highly respected in society or in a given company;

• If you need to introduce someone to your relatives, then first of all you need to introduce relatives. The guest is only introduced first when you introduce him to your parents. If both parties are equal in age, first introduce their relatives to acquaintances and friends. For example, he introduces his brother to his friend. If young people are of the same age, then during their acquaintance, you can limit yourself only to names.
• Etiquette prohibits during the presentation of a person to present him as "this is my friend." Such a phrase will offend the rest of the guests.
• If you have been introduced to someone, you can introduce yourself by first and last name, adding the phrase "Nice to meet you."
• After that, having met, people should exchange at least a couple of minor pleasant or neutral phrases.

The initiator of the dialogue is usually a person who is older or higher in the career ladder. If you are introducing a man to a woman, then the fair sex is the first to start the conversation.

According to the rules of etiquette, any person who is over 12 years old should be addressed as "you", on "you" you can communicate only with friends or very close people.

We all know that every person is, to some extent, an egoist. Consequently, many people during dating evaluate the interlocutors or try to extract at least a little benefit from the situation. However, well-mannered people are always successful in a team precisely because of the ability to suppress their own selfish interests. Such people are always distinguished by their obvious friendliness to everyone, constantly giving smiles to those around them.

It's easy enough to leave a good impression.The main thing is to show a sincere interest in everything that your interlocutor is talking about, even if you do not understand the essence at all and cannot give advice. Just listen, then your counterpart will definitely have a good opinion of you:

• During a conversation, you can only look into the eyes of the interlocutor, people with a wandering gaze around express their disrespect, create the impression of disinterest in communication.
• During the dialogue, you should only smile sincerely, otherwise they will hardly want to communicate with you further, a fake smile is determined immediately, no one likes it.
• During a conversation, you do not need to be distracted by extraneous thoughts. Reflections on other topics will be clearly visible on your face, which will ruin the first impression.
• Every person is pleased when they call him by name, so try to do this as often as possible. You need to choose topics for communication only those that will be equally interesting to you and your interlocutor.
• On the first day of communication with a person, it is advisable not to talk about your personal life. Your problems are unlikely to be of interest to the interlocutor, so you shouldn't talk about them.
• In order not to make a negative impression, during the first meeting, you should not show your persistence when discussing general issues.
• In order for your counterpart to be able to feel their importance, you can note its positive qualities, which, in your opinion, are excellent. However, flattering is prohibited.

Almost all businessmen are very reluctant to go to business meetings, fearing to be in an awkward position. People find themselves in such situations because they do not know the simple rules of business etiquette. However, it is necessary to hold business meetings with work partners quite often, therefore everyone must master the necessary rules of conduct:

• Being late is the most common mistake. You need to come to business meetings at the specified time. Punctuality is one of the best qualities of a person, demonstrating a serious attitude towards the tasks set. Therefore, everything must always be done on time.
• If you are the organizer of a meeting, and there are newcomers at it, then the first thing to do is introduce them to the company.
• Before starting a meeting, you need to be very well prepared, you should know what you will talk about. If you are presenting a presentation, then you need to collect a sufficient amount of information, make a list of questions.
• At a business meeting, you need to make a clear plan and keep it always at hand. A plan is key to making a good impression and achieving goals.

• If the meeting takes place at the table, then the chair should be adjusted so that it is on the same level with its partners. People who diligently adjust chairs or armchairs to suit themselves are usually perceived by young children sitting at the same table with adults. It is also forbidden to cross your legs at business meetings.
• During negotiations, you cannot speak too quietly, as many women do. You should be heard well even at the far end of the table. However, shouting is also not worth it, otherwise it may affect the result of the meeting.
• Your personal success will depend on whether you decide to speak at the beginning of negotiations or at the end. The later you take the floor, the harder it will be for you to say something new. If everything is said, you have nothing to add, then the meaning of your presence at the meeting is lost.
• During negotiations, you must not put the phone on the table, even if it is upside down, it can distract you with a sudden call or SMS. Therefore, it is advisable to keep it in your pocket or purse, having previously set the "Silent" mode. If the call is very important to you, then you need to apologize and leave the premises. However, it is unacceptable to type SMS.
• You can't eat at the meeting. People you are talking to may not like the smell of food or the sound of chewing. However, a business lunch or dinner is an exception.A cup of coffee or water in the conference room is allowed.

If you did eat, then you should definitely clean up after yourself, the table should be in the same condition as it was before you appeared, unless it is a restaurant or cafe.

There are special rules according to which:

• a person who is late for a conversation is obliged to greet everyone present himself;
• the subordinate is the first to give his hand to the boss;
• a person who is lower in rank always greets those who are higher on the steps of the career ladder;
• during a meeting of married couples, first the ladies greet each other, after which the representatives of the stronger sex greet the ladies and then shake hands;
• in many European countries, a man has the right to greet the lady first and extend his hand to her for a handshake. However, it is preferable for women to greet first;
• an adult must give a hand to the child himself;
• a hand remaining in the air is considered an insult.

If the communication is too long, you can invite your counterpart to get to know the rest. After introducing them to each other, you can ask for forgiveness and deviate.

Before leaving an unfamiliar team, you don't have to say goodbye to everyone individually. If you leave a very large company earlier than everyone else, then you should only say goodbye to the owners. A public exit can serve as a sign that it's time for everyone to go their separate ways.

You need to end the conversation by showing politeness and adding a few phrases, for example: "It was nice to meet you", "All the best", "Goodbye." If there is a need to leave early, you should notify the interlocutor about this during a pause in the conversation, and say goodbye with the words: "I hope to see you again."

See the following video for all the etiquette welcome rules.