handshake
small wave
fist bump
elbow bump
Ways to greet people
When you’re introducing yourself, it’s important to smile and use a lot of eye contact. (If you're wearing a mask, you should still smile–you can see smiles around the eyes!)
People often shake hands when they meet in the US. Here are some tips for a good handshake:
- Stand up when you meet and shake hands.
- Have a firm grip. (Not too soft and not too hard.)
- Continue to shake for a couple of seconds while you introduce yourself.
Sometimes people would rather not shake hands. In that case, you can just smile, wave, give an elbow bump, or a fist bump.
Watch this video about bad handshakes. Does anything surprise you?
Talk about it
Did anything in the video surprise you?
Are greetings different in your culture? Explain.