How to Greet People Well

Learn how to greet people well in professional and social situations. It all starts with the greeting. An effective greeting opens an interaction on the right foot and sets the conversation up to move toward task-related conversation more effectively.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:44 Why are intentional greetings so important?
3:28 What happens if we don't greet each other with intention?
4:48 4 Elements of a good greetings
5:39 Greetings are a leadership behavior
7:27 Challenge

[nandinidash]

Everyone loves to be greeted with warmth.

[asahearts]

This is one of the things I love the most about history, especially the 17th and 18th century, and Japanese history. There were specific social protocols and traditions that you were supposed to follow. People think these are just stuffy, meaningless traditions, but they serve a really important purpose.

[cl-evsg]

When I was an administrative assistant, I would visit all the people I supported to say “Hello” and to check if they needed support that day or week.
It was always nice when they would stop by me on their way to the office in the mornings. Even “Shout Outs” were fun! My group had a close and tight relationship.

I’m in a different office with a different role now. We are all super busy and I suspect some people are shy. When we were allowed to go back to the office a year ago, especially for Staff meetings, I began to make it a point to break around 9:30 or 10 in the morning and cruise the office to say a quick “hello” with EVERYONE! I tell people I am on a drive by “Hello” cruise. This helps me not to linger for more than a couple of minutes. I always make sure to make eye contact and flash a smile!

I don’t work with everyone in the office but I still feel connected with them. The office cruise takes about 10 - 15 mins of my time ( the office is small).

I am glad I saw this video. Going to keep up with this practice.

[mattdentino]

Great conversation! Thanks for this Dr. Lyon! Book marking this one for certain.

[sunvaj]

So clear! As I'm reading the book and watching this video. I can't wait to watch the next videos. Thanks to these wonderful professors.

[momodoudbah]

Thank you Alex, your channel is really helpful and useful in the process of improving communication and social skills

[noirangel]

Biggest secret of a good greeting, is to widen your eyes when you see them.

(neuroscience say widening of eyes is to allow the eyes to take as much light, because the person is surprised/excited)

As if you are a dog seeing his owner returns from work.

That surprise and eyes widening behavior makes you look happy to see the person you are greeting.

Which makes them love you, even more if you have a good smile on you

[dameanvil]

00:00 🌟 Greetings are crucial in both social and professional settings, acknowledging others' existence and signaling a desire to connect.
01:25 🌐 Greetings initiate high-quality connections, vital in fostering positive outcomes for individuals and their environments.
02:20 🤝 Greetings open communication sequences, define relationships, affirm individuals, and set the stage for collaborative tasks.
03:43 ⚠ Lack of intentional greetings can harm relationships, causing discomfort, feelings of disrespect, and a lack of care.
05:08 🎯 Elements of a good greeting: authenticity, verbal and nonverbal communication, and patience in delivery.
06:06 💡 Personal example highlights the impact of neglecting greetings on leadership and relationships.
08:03 📞 Practical challenge: Reach out to two specific people, greet them intentionally, engage in conversation, and plan for follow-ups to build connections.

[maldossarim]

that is make me feel how greeting other is essential ! thanks

[dragonrider]

If someone says "Hi how are you?" I'll usually respond with "The best I can, yourself?" Or "I can't complain, if I did it wouldn't matter". If they respond with "I'm well instead of good" I know they're really trying or have been told well is a better response then good before.

[zrmiihs]

What a great topic mister Lyon, greetings from Guatemala.

[ariel_guerra]

Thank you for the inspiring content – simple fast and clear delivery

[ajoshmiller]

This is great, thanks Alex!

I see a trend in more and more companies where the responsibility to connect with leaders is placed on the employee being managed. The weekly or monthly one on one meeting doesn't happen unless the managed employee schedules and drives the meeting. I think this is a mistake and agree that driving the connection makes a more effective leader.

[noneyabiz]

Stevie Wonder covered this subject.. "I just called too say I love you"

[hernantoledo]

excellent my friend, Thanks for that teaching, greeting from Venezuela, you speak so clear and I would like to speak with that fluency. thank you

[patrickx]

A good greeting says, I am confident and comfortable and have some competence in this space. Although it is seen as polite, probably more so because it clears the ambiguity of silence, it has an element of aggression to it.

[favoritehumans]

Love this series! Bought the book and look forward to finishing it. In this video you mentioned connecting with others. How vital is being on camera in order to connect with others? The reality is some people can feel extremely uncomfortable being on camera. Others insist they need to see someone’s face any time they speak to them in order to connect. Somehow, we all conducted business and connected with each other before video conferencing existed and yet some managers insist on their employees being on camera regardless of how it makes them feel. Curious to hear your thoughts on this topic.

[photent]

I really fumble at the small talk step at times. I also struggle to know how to transition out of the conversation at times, I don't know if I'm being rude leaving early or lingering and being inauthentic.. if that make sense?
It's not all the time but one on ones by the coffee machine make me nervous at least a few times a week. Maybe just social anxiety.

[WallaceLivingFree]

G, day mate, how they hanging?
Great video l will watch and learn.

[cloverlengocphuong]

vidéo importée dans ma tête trilingue.