handshake
small wave
fist bump
elbow bump
Ways to greet people
When you’re introducing yourself, it’s important to smile and use a lot of eye contact.
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People often shake hands when they meet in the US. Here are some tips for a good handshake:
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- Stand up when you meet and shake hands. ???????? ??? ???????? ? ????????? ????.
- Have a firm grip. (Not too soft and not too hard.) ????? ???????? ????. (?? ????? ?????? ? ?? ????? ??????).
- Continue to shake for a couple of seconds while you introduce yourself. ??????????? ??????? ???????? ????????? ??????, ???? ?? ???????????????.
Sometimes people would rather not shake hands. In that case, you can just smile, wave, give an elbow bump, or a fist bump.
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Watch this video about bad handshakes. Does anything surprise you?
Talk about it
Are greetings different in your culture? Explain.
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