hmm...when you meet people for the first time do you?

[MissVelvetDress_75]

Shake hands?
Kindly smile and introduce yourself?

Or just sit there, not smile, stay quiet and pray that they will not talk to you?

Just curious.

 

[Mullen4Prez]

I do the first two

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

good you are not a shy person.

 

[Mullen4Prez]

I'm shy but have no problems introducing myself.

 

[lauren430]

Yikes....sounds like some people didn't do a good job introducing themselves in Chicago?

I always introduce myself and hopefully smile!! I nearly always shake hands unless the other person is giving me a weird vibe or is out to lunch or something.

 

[DrTeeth]

I do the first two

Same here

 

[nbcrusader]

I work at doing the first two, but the third one does happen occasionally.

 

[egyptluvr]

I am seeking counseling to do the first 2 on the list
Pretty good at the last one - but hey, I am working on it!

 

[DeadMansParty]

I smile, shake hands, and 30 seconds later I have already forgotten their names.

 

[HelloAngel]

I smile, shake hands, and 30 seconds later I have already forgotten their names.

Ha! Same here. I am very shy though, depending upon who I am meeting. If I've had some "liquid courage" however, I can go up to anyone, and sometimes do!

 

[BVS]

I usually just lick the side of their face. I learned that from Tommy Lee.











Actually I do the first two. My father taught me the importance of a good firm handshake.

Nothing worse than shaking a dead fish.

 

[BAW]

It depends on who I'm meeting and what the circumstances are.

I am EXTREMELY shy but in U2/Interference situations, I force myself to go up and say hello at the very least. If its someone I've been talking to online for a while, I usually hug them if they seem open to it. If its someone I don't know well, I'll just introduce myself and maybe shake their hand. If no conversation develops, I'll repeat that it was nice to meet them and make my exit.

 

[tiny dancer]

Sometimes I shake hands, but I always smile and introduce myself to people.

 

[Techie2000]

I shake hands, say "Hi I'm Techie2000" followed by a "nice to meet you" with a smile.

 

[Eliv8]

I smile, shake hands, and 30 seconds later I have already forgotten their names.

If you repeat their name, ie 'Hi Fred' that can help.


(Unless her name is Doris)

 

[verte76]

I'm really shy, but I'm actually pretty good at introducing myself.

 

[anitram]

Usually shake hands, introduce myself.

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

Kindly smile and introduce yourself?

this is what i do. although if it's a work-related thing (or the person extends their hand, obviously) i'll shake hands. i dunno, shaking hands seems a bit too professional for me if i'm meeting someone like in a social setting.

 

[Pearl]

I do the first two in work-related situations, but socially, I wait for the other person to make the first move, or wait to be introduced if I'm with someone

 

[Moonlit_Angel]

As far as shaking hands goes, it depends on the person I'm meeting-if it's an older person, and it's a business situation or a formal situation or whatever, I shake hands. If it's someone about my age, I don't do that. Kids don't really care if you're formal with them.

But I do always say hello and introduce myself, regardless of the age of the person I meet (unless, of course, someone else has already introduced me to a person, then I just say, "Hello, it's nice to meet you.").

Angela

 

[Laura M]

Smile, sometimes shake hands depending on who the person is, and introduce myself

 

[lmjhitman]

I do the first two in work-related situations, but socially, I wait for the other person to make the first move, or wait to be introduced if I'm with someone

i do this too.

i'm currently tutoring and with new students, i always introduce myself with a handshake. little kids really get a kick out of it - i hope it makes them feel important.

 

[Se7en]

i don't like meeting new people.

 

[lmjhitman]

i don't like meeting new people.

how 'bout meating them?

 

[Se7en]

now that's something i could get used to

 

[lmjhitman]

good

 

[joyfulgirl]

I smile, introduce myself, and give a firm handshake. I don't get why people sometimes don't return a firm handshake. It's kind of basic.

But I also have to say that the ability to just walk up and introduce myself is something I've learned to be comfortable with through my work. I have to meet and greet people all the time and I used to hate it but now I don't give it a second thought, it just has to be done.

edited to add that I realize a firm handshake is not necessarily customary within all cultures.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

very interesting.

 

[daygloeyes2]

I'm shy at first, but once I get to know you or feel comfortable around you I won't shut up.

 

[DeadMansParty]

If you repeat their name, ie 'Hi Fred' that can help.


(Unless her name is Doris)

i bet fred would forget my name