As a proverb says, “The way you greet someone determines how he will welcome you,” greetings are the key to success in your social life. Greetings are not only the way to be polite but make the other person feel good because they are an expression of your good feeling and concern for him or her. So if you are good at greeting people, things will go well.
Greetings also play a big role in building a happy family. The family who exchanges greetings in time has a cheerful mood. Good greetings between family members lead them to respect and be considerate of each other, and they naturally come to converse often. It is also a great home education for your children.
This month, whenever there is a chance, greet your family nicely. If you don’t greet each other, you will be sorry; but even if you greet very often, it cannot be too much. Just saying hello will change the atmosphere of your home!
- Tip
- Greetings by situation
- “Good morning” when getting up
- “Good night” before going to bed
- “I’m home” when coming in, or “I’m leaving” when going out
- “Enjoy your meal” at the table
- “Thank you” when receiving help
- “God bless you” when wishing for something good to happen
- “Congratulations” when something good happened
- “How are you doing?” to the family living away
- Greeting etiquette
- Look into the eyes of the other person.
- Greet in a cheerful and loud voice.
- Greet with a heart of affection and respect.
- Greet first.
- Smile brightly.
- Be polite.