What is preferred, a handshake or just hii for greetings? - ProProfs Discuss
Advertisement

What is preferred, a handshake or just hii for greetings?

What is preferred, a handshake or just hii for greetings?

Change Image    Delete

Asked by E. Barnes, Last updated: Apr 06, 2024

+ Answer
Request
Question menu
Vote up Vote down

2 Answers

G. Roland

G. Roland

G. Roland
G. Roland, Professor, Austin

Answered Nov 16, 2018

This depends on the person in context and the setting of the meeting.

For a formal meeting, a handshake is more preferred and appropriate. Saying "HI" in a formal meeting sounds a bit informal and unprofessional.

If you are with your friends you can choose to do any of the two. "Hi" would be preferred rather than handshake everytime.

If you are meeting a person for the first time, it is best to offer a handshake. It is more appropriate.

upvote downvote
Reply 

C. Reyes

C. Reyes

C. Reyes
C. Reyes

Answered Jun 14, 2018

The preference for a handshake or a “Hi.” as greeting will depend on the person that you are meeting. If you are meeting someone for the first time for work, a handshake may be expected. If you are meeting with your friends, you do not need to give a handshake every time. You can just say a greeting or you can air kiss. In the corporate world, a handshake will be more preferred.

You are sometimes required to give a handshake to the person who is going to interview you for a position. At times, you are already being judged based on how strong or weak your handshake is. Your handshake needs to be firm and confident so that you will leave a positive impression on people.

upvote downvote
Reply 

Advertisement
Advertisement
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader

Email Sent
We have sent an email to your address "" with instructions to reset your password.