Etiquette Question

ivykivy

When you walk into a room of people or see a group of people in a hall or on the street, do you say hello to everyone or give any type of formal greeting? What if the people are in the midst of conversation, would you greet them?

tawny2727

I would say it depends on how well you know them. If there is a group that I know I would smile and say hello. I have been guilty of walking up to a group already in a conversation and let's say I will wait a few seconds and if they don't acknowledge me I will smile and walk away. A smile is worth a thousand words

budhandy

I avoid it. I have bad social anixiety and just the idea freaks me out

ket_the_jet

Do you mean...at a party? I mean, if it's a gala and you're walking down steps, there should be a Maître d'hôtel there to announce you and your date [or just you if you're going stag].

If I went to a party, I would probably greet the people closest to the doors then make my way to greet the host, briefly returning any hellos I received on the way with a, "Good to see you too; do you know where the host is?"

Good luck.
-wtk

HelloSweetie4

I like to do the nod and smile

UponThisRock

I usually just say, "It's me, b*itches"

Everyone will typically stop in the middle of their conversations and pay attention to you

ivykivy

At work or doctor's office or hospital waiting room.

Do you mean...at a party? I mean, if it's a gala and you're walking down steps, there should be a Maître d'hôtel there to announce you and your date [or just you if you're going stag].

If I went to a party, I would probably greet the people closest to the doors then make my way to greet the host, briefly returning any hellos I received on the way with a, "Good to see you too; do you know where the host is?"

Good luck.
-wtk

TTHdred

I like to do the nod and smile

This if they are in conversation.
This plus hello/good morning/Hi if they are not.

yoovie

im a nodder

Susabelle64

a smile and a nod worth a thousand words, LOL