easysurfer
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I met up with some old acquaintances from grade school last night for dinner. When I arrived, we were already about 30 minutes past the 1 hour window arrival time so about 7 people were already there and chatting.
When I found their table, I made eye contact, gave a good smile and said hello, then made my way to an open seat. Before sitting down, the person sitting next to me got up so we gave each other a hug.
Then I was thinking to myself, did I just do a faux pas? Should I have went around the table and greeted and hugged everyone individually before sitting down? Now, looks like I gave one person more attention? Or was what I did okay, considering the area was kind of tight as I really didn't want to interrupt their conversation and put too much spotlight on me (the introvert in me)?
Later I observed, there's no hard and fast rules. One classmate who later arrived, greeted everyone, kissing the women on the cheek and shaking every guy's hand. One guy who hasn't seen me in years, when he saw me was ecstatic, gave me a big big bear hug (I really thought I might pass out). The funny part is took me about 10 minutes to remember who he was.
So, how to you approach your grand entrance? Hug, Kiss, Handshake or other (I left to option to choose more than one). I'm thinking of social settings and not business. Plus, I'm sure there are varying circumstances like how well you know each other. Feel free to add details.
When I found their table, I made eye contact, gave a good smile and said hello, then made my way to an open seat. Before sitting down, the person sitting next to me got up so we gave each other a hug.
Then I was thinking to myself, did I just do a faux pas? Should I have went around the table and greeted and hugged everyone individually before sitting down? Now, looks like I gave one person more attention? Or was what I did okay, considering the area was kind of tight as I really didn't want to interrupt their conversation and put too much spotlight on me (the introvert in me)?
Later I observed, there's no hard and fast rules. One classmate who later arrived, greeted everyone, kissing the women on the cheek and shaking every guy's hand. One guy who hasn't seen me in years, when he saw me was ecstatic, gave me a big big bear hug (I really thought I might pass out). The funny part is took me about 10 minutes to remember who he was.
So, how to you approach your grand entrance? Hug, Kiss, Handshake or other (I left to option to choose more than one). I'm thinking of social settings and not business. Plus, I'm sure there are varying circumstances like how well you know each other. Feel free to add details.
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