Presentation: Mastering American Style Greetings

Master American style greetings and introductions

1. International Business Communications
Mastering American-Style Greetings and Introductions

2. Today’s Agenda

3. Classroom Conduct
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4. CLASSROOM CONDUCT
Student Expectations
Silence and put away all electronic devices to focus on
the class and avoid distracting others.
Don’t be afraid to raise your hand to participate. Ask
and answer questions using a clear and audible voice.
Listen attentively, speak respectfully, and refrain from
personal conversations during class.

5. Introduction
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6. Knowledge
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7. Discussion

8. It’s your first day on the job
as a financial analyst
for Goldman Sachs in NYC.
The CEO, whom you haven’t met yet,
approaches you.
How do you greet him and introduce yourself?
DISCUSSION

9. Introducing Yourself

10. INTRODUCING YOURSELF
The Importance of a Professional Introduction
Why is it important to know how to do a professional introduction?
❑makes you appear more confident and capable
❑establishes you as a friendly yet professional person
❑lays the foundation for a more engaging conversation
“ You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
Will Rogers, American actor and humorist
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11. INTRODUCING YOURSELF
3-Step Framework
1.Who you are.
Your name (first and last) and preferred name (if applicable)
2.What you do.
Your job title, occupation, company, key skills or responsibilities
3.What others need to know.
interesting / relevant information (passion, ambition, hobby)
your goal / expectation for the encounter

12. INTRODUCING YOURSELF
Practice
Hello, my name’s(first + last name).
I’m a/an (title or occupation)at(company),
where I (key skills or responsibilities).
I’m (interesting and relevant information).
Today, I’d like to (goal / expectation).

13. American Greeting Style

14. AMERICAN GREETING STYLE
The Approach
1.Make direct eye contact.
Avoid excessive staring or blinking.
2.Smile.
Smile with both mouth and eyes (activate cheeks).
3.Maintain good posture.
spine slightly curved, shoulders back, chest out, arms down
knees unlocked, leg weight evenly distributed, chin slightly up

15. When approaching a stranger,
where should you position yourself
(i.e., how close/far should you stand
from the other person)?
AMERICAN GREETING STYLE
Discussion

16. AMERICAN GREETING STYLE
Proxemics
❑proxemics/prɒkˈsimɪks/ (n): the amount of space people prefer to
have when engaging in conversation with others
❑coined by anthropologist Edward Hall in early 1960s
❑identified four (4) major proxemics zones
intimate zone(~0m -.5m)
personal space (~.5m –1m)
social zone (~1m –4m)
public distance (>4m)
https://www.scienceofpeople.com/proxemics/

17. AMERICAN GREETING STYLE
Proxemics
What are the four (4) major proxemics zones?
https://www.scienceofpeople.com/proxemics/

18. AMERICAN GREETING STYLE
History of the Handshake
Why do we shake hands?
❑shaking hands existed since ancient times (thousands of years)
❑origins unclear
❑gesture perhaps began as way to convey peaceful intentions
❑extended empty right hand to prove not holding weapons, with up-
and-down motion of handshake meant to loosen hidden weapons
❑may have been symbol of good faith when making oath or promise
(clasped hands symbolized sacred bond)
https://www.history.com/news/what-is-the-origin-of-the-handshake

19. AMERICAN GREETING STYLE
The Handshake
1.Stand/stop at slightly more than arm’s distance.
Which proxemics zone should you use initially with strangers?
Social zone (1m –4m)
If you’re sitting, stand up before shaking hands.
2.Extend your right arm at a slightly downward angle.
Meet the other person approximately half-way.
Keep your hand flat and perpendicular to the ground.
Keep your fingers together and pointed thumb up.

20. AMERICAN GREETING STYLE
The Handshake
3.Grasp hands.
Grab the middle of their hand (thumb webs should touch).
Lock your thumb on top of their hand and wrap your fingers
around the bottom of their hand.
Squeeze gently once then maintain a firm grip.

21. AMERICAN GREETING STYLE
The Handshake
4.Shake.
Pump hands 2-3 times.
Use short, precise movement from the elbow (not the wrist).
Avoid excessive pumping (may appear too eager).
Release immediately after and return to original position.
Resist the urge to wipe your hands after shaking (may offend).

22. AMERICAN GREETING STYLE
The Handshake
5.Useful tips.
Use handshakes for introductions, greetings, and goodbyes.
Keep your right hand free if you know you will meet people.
Make sure your palms are dry before shaking.
Initiate a handshake duringthe introduction (not before).
Keep other cultures and customs in mind!

23. Application
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24. APPLICATION
Practice and Feedback
1.Approach with confidence.
Make direct eye contact and smile.
2.Shake hands.
Use a firm grip. Apply 2-3 pumps and release.
3.Introduce yourself.
Say who you are, what you do, and something extra.

25. Key Takeaways
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26. KEY TAKEAWAYS
What We Learned
1.The importance of delivering a professional introduction.
2.How to apply the 3-step framework for a professional introduction.
3.How to approach people with professionalism and confidence.
4.The importance of proxemics when engaging with others.
5.How to execute the American-style handshake.

27. Review
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28. Review
Ready to Test Your Learning?

29. Don’t limit
your challenges.
Challenge your limits.
~unknown

30. The End!
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