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Shake Hands, Greetings, Etiquette
Shake Hands, Greetings, Etiquette
9. Ending a Handshake
End the handshake after 3-4 seconds, or 2-3 pumps. In order to avoid creating an awkward
moment, your shake should end before the oral introduction exchange does. Without conversation
taking place during the entire handshake, it becomes too intimate, and can feel more like hand
holding.
A handshake is the most common form of greeting among the English and British
people and is customary when you are introduced to somebody new.
The Kiss
It is only when you meet friends, whom you haven't seen for a long time, that
you would kiss the cheek of the opposite sex. In Britain one kiss is generally
enough.
Formal greetings
The usual formal greeting is a 'How do you do?' and a firm handshake, but with a
lighter touch between men and women.
‘How do you do?’ is a greeting not a question and the correct response is to
repeat ‘How do you do?' You say this when shaking hands with someone.
'How are you?' is a question and the most common and polite response is "I am
fine thank you and you?"
Nice to meet you – Nice to meet you too. (Often said whilst shaking hands)
Informal greetings
Hi - Hi or hello
Morning / Afternoon / Evening ( We drop the word 'Good' in informal situations).
We sometime say 'cheers' instead of thank you. You may hear 'cheers' said
instead of 'good bye', what we are really saying is 'thanks and bye'
Etiquette
Younger to older
Man to woman
Subordinate to supervisor
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