How to say hello to someone at night. How to choose the right greeting words. Example and basic principles

Any meeting begins with a greeting. We say words appropriate to each other for the occasion, shake hands, accompany phrases with a bow, removal of a hat, and a kiss on the hand. By observing greeting etiquette, we express our friendly attitude and disposition and show respect. And, on the contrary, the absence on our part of welcoming phrases and/or appropriate actions when meeting a familiar person may be regarded by him as an insult.

Greeting etiquette: turn

1. According to generally accepted rules, the first person to say hello is

♦ man with woman;

♦ younger in age with older;

♦ the one who approaches, with the one who stands;

♦ the one who arrived later than the appointed time, with those who came earlier;

♦ subordinate with manager;

♦ located at a lower level in the social hierarchy with someone who occupies a higher level.

2. According to the rules of etiquette, a man greets both women and other men while standing. Saying a greeting phrase while sitting is permissible only in cases where he is sick, has reached an advanced age, or is in an official setting.

3. If a man is much older than a woman, she greets the older man first.

4. There are generally accepted norms for married couples. The ladies should greet each other first, then the men say greetings to the women, and after that to each other.

Handshake

In ancient times, this action served as a signal of peacefulness. By extending his hand, the man seemed to say: “I came with good intentions, there is no weapon in my hand.” IN modern society a handshake is a sign of affection. It is not a mandatory ritual, but is often used to complete words of greeting.

5. When meeting people of different sexes, the right to decide on a handshake belongs to the woman. She should be the first to offer her hand. But if a man does this first, his action will not be a gross violation of the norms of greeting etiquette (in a number of European countries, an initiative on the part of a man is quite acceptable).

6. The elder should be the first to shake hands with the younger. In any case, the outstretched hand should not remain hanging in the air. Not returning a handshake is tantamount to an insult.

7. The right hand is used for a handshake. If she is busy, dirty or injured, you can perform a greeting ritual with your left. But at the same time you should apologize.

8. Greeting etiquette allows women not to remove their gloves either indoors (if it is part of the toilet) or outdoors.

9. In a situation where you approach a group and shake hands with one person, do the same with the rest of those present.

10. When shaking hands, follow the “golden mean” rule. You should not demonstrate heroic strength. This is especially inappropriate for women. However, a too weak, limp handshake can hardly be considered a greeting.

Words

11. It is customary to say “hello” or, depending on the time, “good morning”, “good afternoon”, “good evening” in a friendly tone. If in a normal setting it is enough to use just this form of address, then in an official setting you should call the person by name and patronymic (for example: “Hello, Olga Vasilyevna!”, “Good afternoon, Pavel Petrovich!”) or add a surname or title.

12. When greeting someone, look into their eyes, and don’t wander around.

Knowing the rules of greeting etiquette is an opportunity to act relaxed and confident in any society. Ours is a guarantee of a warm welcome, friendliness and sympathy from others.

For decades, children have been wishing good night on TV screens, accompanying the obligatory nightly wish with a cartoon. Those on the other side of the screen do it very correctly. And even cartoon characters can acquire different physical forms and artistic value over time; the wish for children, who have been replaced by several generations, remains unchanged.

However, as soon as we switch to another channel, at the same time we will hear another verbal message from the blue screens to our sleepy apartments, namely: “Good night!” This expression, on the one hand, does not contain anything rude or too far out of line with the modern language; it would seem to be a complete manifestation of politeness and concern for the watchful viewer. On the other hand, the more this phrase is introduced into everyday life, the more it irritates linguists, Russian scholars, and no less etiquette specialists, who insist that there is something incorrect, even unnatural, that grates on the ears of professionals and laymen. Maybe this is just a desire to preserve the purity of the language, something akin to purist sentiments opposing everything new, shamelessly squeezed into a language that is already quite densely populated with borrowings and neologisms?

Hello and goodbye

If you follow the speech etiquette in European countries, in the languages that each of us studied at school, the scheme used is very simple. In fundamental English, for example, the morning good morning, the evening good evening is a greeting within which a statement of fact occurs Have a good day or evenings. By saying “good morning”, “good afternoon” or “good evening” when we meet someone, for example, on the street or in an office space, we greet him, setting up our counterparts for a positive wave of communication. A rather radiant picture emerges, linguistically and humanly very harmonious. However, an expression such as good night is the equivalent of our “ Good night" - this is nothing more than a farewell and a wish that is said by people when they part. And so in many languages, and only in the “great and mighty” in last years With a light hand, according to Russian experts and television people, the wish of good night suddenly turned from a traditional farewell into... a greeting. "Good night!" - this is a truncated version, in any case implying “I wish you a good (good) night!” It’s so strange how we communicate at night now!

Good and calm nights

This shining example neglect of the elementary norms of the language, which today is used everywhere, to the great regret of specialists, penetrates deeper and deeper into the language, becoming the norm speech etiquette, while refuting the need to maintain purity and correct situational use of this phrase. This phrase will undoubtedly be followed by others - language is very mobile and, like a sponge, absorbs any infusions, mainly those that violate its integrity as an indicator of culture. Unfortunately, the strictness of the norms of the Russian language here plays a cruel joke on the same linguists who would like to make our nights kinder, that is, linguistically and ethically correct, but it is no longer in their power.

Apparently, over many centuries it has happened that during periods of wakefulness, when we lead an active lifestyle, we meet certain people with whom we share a good mood, until the sun finally sets below the horizon. As soon as this happens, we must put off all worries and worries until tomorrow, wishing mentally to ourselves and out loud to our interlocutor that he will have a restful night, so that he will regain strength for tomorrow’s busy working day. Most often we say “Good night!” or “Good night!” - and always saying goodbye. But the last option, when removing the hat in greeting, is also not canceled, and not by the norms of the language, but by newborn traditions, where this expression is firmly rooted. Yes, this is wrong, professionals are sounding the alarm, trying to explain this to modern literates, but, alas, they cannot do anything.

Tired of boring greetings? Do you want to surprise your loved one or make someone fall in love with you? Then this article is for you, because here is a collection of the best and original greetings.

10 most original greetings in the world

Many countries have their own original greeting phrases.

In Japan, people are not used to saying any phrases that indicate a specific greeting, since the people of the country are very busy people. To greet a person here, simply nod your head after him. If we are talking about expressing deep respect, then the Japanese kneel and bow to him. Depending on the bow, the level of respect of a person is determined. Of course, you shouldn’t bow to the ground, this is already a mockery.

In Thailand, it is customary to raise both hands up, as this means “peace” and “respect.” A more honorable greeting is to raise, cross your arms above you, and bow. For this reason, you should not be surprised if you hear the phrase “Hands up!” This is just such an original greeting.

In one tribe in Kenya, people spit when greeting each other. Spitting is a venerable tradition here. Before greeting, fellow tribesmen spit on their hands.

In some Greenlandic families, it is customary to rub noses when meeting a loved one.

In India, people squat when meeting. Therefore, you should not be surprised if Indians are squatting in the middle of the street - they are just saying hello.

Many people in Tibet stick out their tongues when meeting people, as this is considered a sign of peacefulness. The fact is that a king with a black tongue used to live here. He was very angry and punished unfaithful residents and subjects with death. After his death, people were afraid that his soul would pass to another person, so when they met, people began to stick out their tongues at each other.

In some cities on the Polynesian islands, instead of shouting various phrases, it is customary to greet cheek to cheek, taking a deep breath.

A very original greeting in the Philippine Islands: when talking to an elder, you need to press his hand to your cheek.

In New Zealand, all nations have a custom of rubbing noses together. Therefore, it is not surprising if you see men rubbing their noses on the streets of the city.

Africa has perhaps one of the most beautiful greetings. In order to complete it, you need to take right hand and bring it first to the forehead, then to the lips and later to the heart. Literally this means: I think, I speak and I respect.

How they say hello in Russia

In Russia you can see different ways say hello. In addition, our language is rich in greetings. They usually greet each other verbally and non-verbally.

Verbal methods are quite simple. This can be: “Good afternoon”, “Good morning” and “Good evening” - when addressing respected people, “Hello” and “Hello” - when addressing relatives and friends.

Hit a girl the first time

How to stand out and come up with an original greeting to a girl? Something unusual instead of the usual “hello”? Everything is quite simple.

You just need to replace the word “hello” or “hello” with any greeting in another language. For example, if a girl likes English or French, you can answer “bonjour” or “hello”. And then these can be words spoken in Italian, German, Chinese, etc. Say this phrase, and the girl’s number is guaranteed (or her smile).

Be smart and surprise her: “Today is a great day, and so is your sunny smile. Hello". Or this: “You are beautiful, like the sun in the morning. Good afternoon". Or: “You are simply charming today, mademoiselle. Good day!". Another option: “You are a ray of sunshine that breaks through the gray clouds. I am glad to welcome you." Well, there are other options of this kind.

Give the girl a smile and show respect with a curtsey. You don't have to say anything. The girl will already be pleased that you are trying to be a gentleman for her. Kiss her hand and the beauty's heart will thaw.

If the girl acts as a friend, then you can simply hug her and kiss her on the cheek. A light greeting in this way will immediately endear you to the person.

An original greeting to a guy can strengthen the relationship. If we are talking about a loved one, then the girl can write him a poem. If you don’t have the talent for writing poetry, you can look for ready-made poems on the topic “Good morning/afternoon/evening.”

If you need to greet a guy in person, you can simply kiss or hug. There is no better option than “Good day!” You can say hello to a guy at English language, while wishing you a good school/work day. A little politeness wouldn't hurt.

A man needs support

Greetings to a man? Original phrases will cheer up any person throughout the day, encourage and encourage a gentleman to do great things. To a friend or even to a loved one You can give a compliment, and only then say hello. For example: “You look cheerful today. Stay like this all day. Good morning”, “You look good. A smile especially suits you. Glad to see you". Also, sometimes a nod of the head and a simple smile are enough. Believe me, it is better to smile at a person, and that will be enough for him.

List of phrases for meeting a girl

An original greeting is a sure way to find a life partner and be known as a person with a subtle sense of humor:

It seems like amnesia is setting in. Perhaps he has already approached you?
Is there a thread? I want to make friends here and now.
You are so beautiful that I forgot my line.
Let me walk you home, at least with my eyes.
You can light up this street with a smile, it’s painfully dark here.
You are so beautiful that you feel sorry for everyone around you. They are nothing compared to you.
I think I forgot my phone number. Could you give me yours?
I am starting to rewrite the people living in Russia. Let me start with you?
If I smile at you, it doesn't mean that I want to meet you. You are wrong because I want to ask you out on a date.
You're on my to-do list for the evening.
I may not be the best here, but I'm the only one who talks to you.
Do you remember me? You and I met in your dreams. True, then I was wearing a helmet and on a white horse.
What will you do tonight after we go to the cinema?

So, be unconventional in all situations. An original greeting is the best start to the day and end of the evening.

08.02.2013 , Tatiana Cherepanova

It has long been no secret that a few seconds are enough to form a first impression of a person. That’s why they say that “you meet people by their clothes.” But, you see, there are situations in which people may not see each other. Or there are certain conventions and requirements for appearance.

Meanwhile, visual appeal the main role in the process of communication is assigned, as a rule, to peoples with a low communicative culture. Alas, according to research by scientists and sociologists, we Russians belong to this group.

Is this why in the first place in importance is what we are wearing, how we comb our hair and what accessories we choose. In the language of professionals, this is called “habitus” (from the Latin “habitus” - appearance, appearance). Whereas in economically developed countries, manners, education, professional and personal achievements matter.

When they talk about manners, they mean both etiquette and the ability to communicate. Where does any communication begin? Of course, with a greeting.

45 comments “ How to say hello correctly. Modern greeting etiquette”

Example: I enter a room. A person eats food (breakfast, lunch,
has dinner, etc.). I say hello and at the same time offer him my hand. He states that people do not shake hands at the table. He greets with words, invites you to the table and continues to eat. Who is right in this situation and who is wrong?

Hello, Vladimir.
Your situation is quite common in life. Is there a clearly stated rule on how to greet a person eating? I will probably disappoint you - very often etiquette is perceived as a sort of set of rules that must be strictly followed. But life often doesn't fit Procrustean bed dogma Yes, indeed, it is not customary to shake hands across the table. It is quite enough to exchange a verbal greeting and a nod of the head. But. Did you turn to the person sitting and extend your hand (although you might not have done so in this case)? Your expectation of reciprocal politeness is justified - it’s just that the person could have stood up and, already standing, returned the greeting. Second "but". You need to take into account the format of the situation—it’s a business lunch or an informal meeting with a friend, an office or a restaurant. And also - age, gender, status of a person. So for each case we can assume a different scenario for the start of the meeting. To make the task of choosing easier, I will say that business etiquette today still shows more flexibility than secular etiquette. The main thing is not to strain anyone. And the second principle is not to blame anyone for ignorance of the rules that guide you yourself (and not to make comments out loud). Good luck!

Good afternoon Please tell me. If, for one reason or another, your greeting was not heard, what should you do in such a situation? Eg adult woman, continuing to talk with the interlocutor, enters the room and did not hear the greeting. Should I repeat it after she finishes expressing the thought or is it enough to say hello to her interlocutor and go about her business?
Thank you in advance for your quick response!

Hello.
It’s simple, if you happen to find yourself next to people talking, it’s enough to greet them (or one of them) and go about your business. Even when your greeting went unnoticed. If you need to contact
you can say hello to one of the people communicating, apologize for interrupting their conversation, turn to to the right person and ask him to give you his attention. At the same time, it is important to briefly formulate the purpose of your appeal (literally in 3 words). But you can do this when your business is urgent. In other situations, it would be right to ask when your counterpart will be able to listen to you. Enjoy your communication!

Hello. I want to ask this question. Here he works open part time in an office building. The company has 10 offices. Accordingly, he comes to work after lunch, when everyone has already said hello to each other. The offices are open and when he walks everyone sees him. Including men. Should he go into every office to say hello or should he only say hello to those employees whom the guy will see in the corridor or will communicate during the day. And how to pass by the offices in this case.

Hello, Igor. Walking down the corridor, you don’t need to look into every office to say hello. You could even say that it is not customary to look into an office through open doors. How to walk along the corridor then? Calmly heading towards his office. You are going to work, not for a walk!
It’s worth stopping by and saying hello in person only if you have a business question. In the rest, no one needs to be distracted from work. You only need to greet people you meet.

Hello. The director of another company often comes to our office (accounting department), he may say hello himself, he may not say hello, due to his busyness, he wonders who should say hello first? He, because he came to us, or we, because... is he a director (BUT of another company)? Thank you.

Hello, Ekaterina. A polite person should greet you first. But seriously, if we strictly follow greeting etiquette, then the superior, of course, is greeted by the inferior, but only if they meet in the corridor, and verbally, without a handshake. When entering the office, the person entering is the first to say hello. Even if he is the boss. When several people are sitting in an office, it is not at all necessary to greet everyone loudly so as not to distract from work. But if the employee raised his head and paid attention to the newcomer, then, of course, they can greet each other with a nod and a slight smile.

Good evening! Today I came across a situation... new job: I came in the morning and wished my colleague good morning..... In response I heard that it’s still worth saying “hello” to colleagues, because... “Good morning” is only wished to those with whom you woke up)))) What is the correct way to greet work colleagues in the morning, during the day and in the evening? Thank you.

Hello, Alexandra. Sorry for the delay in response.
Your question, Alexandra, both surprised and amused me. I immediately remembered an episode from The Hobbits. If you have read the book or seen the film, you will probably understand that I am talking about the meeting of Gandalf and Bilbo and their discussion about the greeting “good morning”. But seriously, Lately In general, a lot of propagandists of pseudoscience have appeared. In this situation - pseudo-etiquette. Yes, yes, your new colleague is engaged in promoting pseudo-etiquette. If you listened to the audio lesson in the “Correct Russian” section about ", then you probably noticed the time of appearance in our speech culture forms with the word “kind”. It is difficult to imagine that at that time the innovators of Russian etiquette even allowed the idea of such an implication of the phrase “Good morning.” Following the logic of your colleague, Alexander, we can continue: “Good night” do we say to the person with whom we are going to spend the night? Agree, this approach is, to put it mildly, naive. In fact, “Hello” is distinguished from “Good morning (day, evening, night)” only by the level of formality of the situation and the distance that exists between people or that they want to establish between themselves. “Hello” is applicable in official, neutral, formal communication conditions, when there are rules of subordination, or simply when the relationship is not so warm and friendly. But “Good afternoon” is just appropriate to use if you want to soften the situation, set a casual, friendly tone for communication, and immediately make it clear that you want to move on to a closer relationship with your interlocutor (not intimate!).
I can only assume that your colleague's comment had some kind of meta-message to you. Perhaps that you should keep your distance for now. It is possible that this person has a certain attitude towards the very fact of your hiring and the dismissal of your predecessor. But he, as a well-mannered person, cannot express it directly. True, the form he chose is also questionable. Think, observe. How do they communicate in the office? What kind of subordination exists between colleagues? Who sets the tone for communication? And at first, don’t rush to get closer. However, I hope that in the two weeks that you are working in your new place, not a trace of that misunderstanding remains. Good luck communicating with colleagues!
- Often in the evening, when leaving work, I meet colleagues whom I have not seen during the day, and it turns out that I say hello to them, and they say goodbye to me. A funny and sometimes awkward situation arises. Please explain what is the correct way to say hello or goodbye in this case? Thank you in advance!
  - Svetlana, hello!
    In business etiquette, there is generally no strict requirement to greet everyone you meet. And, as a result, it is not at all necessary to say goodbye to everyone. The logic of business etiquette is to make everyone comfortable.
    Of course, ideally, you can say goodbye only to someone with whom you have already come into contact or communicated during the day. That is, it would be correct to first say hello, then say goodbye.
    But what bothers you personally in the described situation? Mismatch of roles during ritual performance? Why do you absolutely need this? The most appropriate option, in my opinion, is to turn an ambiguous situation into an easy one. communication game. Think and select a few phrases for such meetings and partings and use them in your speech practice. Or try to act by analogy: respond to a greeting with a greeting, and respond to a farewell with a farewell. The main thing is not to take on the responsibility of retraining anyone. Especially if you weren't asked for it.

Hello, please tell me, what would be more correct from the point of view of etiquette to greet girls, an acquaintance (friend) on the street with a gesture? hug or shake hands, or use some other greeting sign?

Good afternoon, Igor! Your question conveys a desire to be not just polite, but also respectful of other people. But you can’t answer it briefly - the situations you write about require the use of different greeting formats.
For starters, traditionally women and men are greeted differently in social situations. A handshake, which is mandatory when meeting men, even strangers, is possible to greet a woman if she herself offers you her hand. Under no circumstances should you initiate a handshake with her! At the same time, it is important to understand: why exactly is the lady holding out her hand - for a kiss or for you to shake it.
To hug or not? Hugs are a symbol, a sign of a certain degree of relationship between people. Have you noticed that hugs are very common in subcultures? Precisely in order to show their belonging to certain circles. At the same time, hugs during a meeting can speak of special spiritual closeness, unity, almost kinship - for example, this is how hugs can be understood when meeting fellow soldiers. But I still wouldn’t recommend hugging women, even good friends—she can interpret any touch as an attempt to violate her personal space. In some cultures, such treatment is generally prohibited as degrading women's dignity.
The optimal greeting option is a slight but noticeable nod of the head and a glance that radiates pleasure from the meeting and goodwill. Older men, who are not alien to gallant manners and who wear a headdress, can raise it at the same time. But this must be done elegantly so as not to look comical.
I hope now you can express all your respect for people when you meet them. Enjoy your communication!

Hello!

I have a question about who says hello first in everyday life...

We were forced to move in with our mother-in-law; we are a young family with two babies. When she enters any room where I am present, she does not say hello, expecting my greeting. And somewhere in my subcortex it is written that the person entering the room is ALWAYS the first to say hello, regardless of age.

It turns out that I have the feeling that she does not greet me, and my mother-in-law has the feeling that I do not greet her, since she is older...

Good day, Natalia!
Thanks for the question.
There is no single rule about who greets first in everyday life - again, it all depends on the situation: where people met, what their age is, whether they are of the same sex or not, what kind of relationship they are in...
However, etiquette is not just a collection of logically meaningful rules developed by practical life. This is also psychology. And, let me note, in the situation you described there is more psychology. Psychology of relationships. And even the graphic design shows that everything in your house is not so simple...
Think about what is important to you: maintaining etiquette or creating an atmosphere of warmth and spiritual comfort? Believe me, a rule is worthless, the observance of which leads to tension in relationships.
Peace of mind to you, Natalya, and your family...

Hello,
Please tell me when business communication by phone and e-mail, if you call a colleague/client several times a day or are in correspondence, do you need to greet the interlocutor every time? How to do this correctly?
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Catherine

Hello, dear Ekaterina. Thanks for the question.
Greeting etiquette when communicating by phone or via emails, chat messages, instant messengers is not much different from the rules of “live” communication. But this does not mean that forms of politeness can be neglected when you call or write to your counterpart 10 times a day. On the contrary, in such situations special delicacy is required.
To avoid inconvenience, conduct electronic correspondence with one recipient in the exchange of information mode in one feed or thread, do not write new letters each time, but respond to what you receive.
When you call the same person, you should definitely apologize, ask if the other person is comfortable talking to you now, and very briefly state the purpose of the call.
It is not forbidden to greet a person if enough time has passed between the acts of your communication with them. For example, you contacted him at the beginning of the working day, and then in the afternoon after lunch or towards the end of the shift. In this case, abandon the formal greeting and replace it with a formula linked to the period of the day - “Good afternoon” (after 12.00 hours), “Good evening” (after 18.00 hours).
And also think about whether additional calls and letters are always justified. Perhaps they are the result of inattention or ambiguities resulting from inept communication? Perhaps, before each call or letter, you need to better think through the purpose and nuances of the conversation, ask clarifying questions and ask again whether you correctly understood what they were telling you?
Ekaterina, I hope I answered your questions?
I wish you pleasant and productive communication through any communication channels!

Hello. Tomorrow I’m going to my superior management to congratulate you on the upcoming New Year and get to know each other in one go. Although I have known some of them for a long time. How can I greet them correctly, and of course, congratulate them?

Marina, good afternoon.
Alas, your question ended up in the Spam folder, and I discovered it completely by accident. I suspect the answer is late. But, nevertheless, I will write a short comment.
Personal congratulations from senior management. Delicate situation. In our domestic practice, when all relations in business spheres are built strictly vertically, such a visit can be interpreted in two ways. If your company does not have absolute authoritarian subordination, then a special trip from a lower-level manager to a higher-level one is quite appropriate. But it’s still worth making an appointment in advance so as not to turn out to be an unexpected guest. In the classic structure of an organization, where all initiatives (and orders) come from top to bottom, it is still better not to demonstrate your interest in getting to know your new bosses. It is better to wait until it either arrives on its own to introduce itself, or wait for an invitation.
How to say hello? Basic rules: the superior gives the hand to the inferior. Except if the subordinate is a woman. In this case, she has the right to decide whether to shake hands or not.
A few words about congratulations. It is good form to attach a card to a bouquet or other gift, but the style should be quite formal - no funny pictures or texts. The congratulation itself should also be very precise, without vulgarity or any ambiguity. (Read more about greeting cards you can here -).
I hope these tips will help you, Marina, build a productive relationship with the new management. Good luck!

Hello! Is the greeting “Hello, anyone you haven’t seen” appropriate? Maybe “Hello” is enough. And it doesn’t matter if at this moment there are people with whom you have already greeted before.
Thank you!

Hello Svetlana.
Yes, in such situations, the rules of politeness recommend limiting yourself to only words of greeting, without any additions indicating to whom it is addressed.
In the wording “Hello, who haven’t you seen?” there is a degree of familiarity and even some negligence. Try to avoid this.

Hello. Please tell me what to do correctly. I often meet a stranger in the park. We just pass there on our way to work. Is it necessary to say hello in such a situation? There's no point in getting to know each other.

Olga, hello.
Modern international etiquette does not oblige you to greet everyone you meet, whom you know and whom you do not know. This is a form of tolerance - you don’t know whether a person is even inclined to communicate fluently or not. And one of the basic principles of etiquette is not to disturb others.
But if you feel any discomfort in the described situation (and similar ones), then allow yourself the luxury of deviating from this rule of modern etiquette in favor of politeness.
No one obliges you to vigorously express your joy at a meeting, no one forces you to start long conversations with unfamiliar people every time. A nod of the head and a discreet smile is quite enough. Feel free to show your affection for people with whom you are connected even for a few minutes on the road to work together.

Good afternoon.

I wonder how to behave correctly in such a situation. I shake hands with the owner of the holding. On my way to work (the sidewalk is wide) the boss is walking towards me. And communicates with very important person. I walked past without saying hello, so as not to distract them from the conversation. It’s likely that they didn’t even notice me (just as I might not have noticed them, but I noticed)…
Was it necessary to say hello in this situation? And if so, how? Thank you.

Sergey, hello!
You answered your own question.
In this particular situation, you did absolutely the right thing. The owner of the holding at the moment when you passed was busy talking with an important person, as you wrote. If they didn’t pay attention to you (or pretended not to notice), it means that people are very busy at the moment.
Business etiquette, and in this story it is still better to rely on it, advises not to distract people from serious matters even with such a polite manifestation as a greeting.
But if the owner of the holding looked in your direction, if eye contact occurred, then, of course, it would not have happened without a greeting. But perhaps without a handshake. With such a plot twist, a slight bow of the head is quite appropriate.
Good luck!

Hello. I work in the accounting department, there are 5 women in the office. The director came in with 3 guests (men), we didn’t expect it, everyone was doing their job. The director said something incomprehensible, they stood in the threshold and quickly left. Nobody really understood anything. Now he is very angry that no one even stood up to greet him. Please tell me how we should have greeted correctly?

Olga, hello.
The situation you described, as I see it, has less to do with business etiquette. And the director’s reaction suggests that he is not only unfamiliar with its rules, but is guided solely by personal motives in building internal company communications.
However, we will not violate the rules of business ethics and discuss your manager. I think it is much more important to understand how to relieve tension in relationships in your team.
If you rely on business etiquette, then it would be more correct not to continue to remain silent and pretend that everything is normal. Of course, you shouldn't hint to your boss that he doesn't know etiquette. It would be wiser to discuss the current situation with him, without blaming either him or the employees of your department, to figure out what happened then, but without mutual reproaches and in no case without self-flagellation (by and large, the accounting department employees behaved correctly). Perhaps already during the conversation you will be able to understand the true reasons for the director’s behavior and in the future in similar situations you will be able to correctly use the knowledge gained, showing psychological and communicative flexibility.
All the best to you and your colleagues!

Hello.

My friends say HELLO when we meet. We are 70 years old and older. I don't like this greeting. Wishing you health or a good day is more pleasant at our age.

Maria, good afternoon.
The version of greeting your friend is Western. As far as I understand from correspondence with foreign partners, this is the norm. If you don't like this method, simply and tactfully explain to your friend that you would prefer the traditional “hello.” But you shouldn't be offended by her.

Hello.

We said hello to the employee on Skype. I say “Hello” when entering the office, not for the first time, but she doesn’t say hello. Maybe this greeting among young people replaces the greeting when meeting.

Hello, Valentina.
Your employee did not violate the norms of greeting business etiquette. One greeting, the first one, is quite enough. Even if it was over the phone (or Skype). But repeated “hello” may signal that a person has some kind of internal communication difficulties. Why do you feel the need to say hello every time you meet this employee? Observe your feelings...
And the concept of “youth” does not exist in the business hierarchy. There is a status of “superior” and “subordinate”. Employees of the company go to work along the same path in the morning, you see a man from behind, you overtake him:
-Is it necessary to say hello to everyone you pass, even if you don’t know everyone?
-Who should say hello first?
-if you are overtaken by a senior in position?
- Good morning, Maria.
  I'll try to give you a hint:
  - you don’t have to say hello to all your colleagues, especially those you don’t know;
  - usually greeted when meeting, not when overtaking. Is it possible that in our reality similar situation silence will be considered impolite, poor upbringing, arrogance;
  - in business practice, the subordinate greets first, the superior shakes hands (by the way, this is in the article);
  - if a senior person overtakes... Do you say hello? What is the reaction? I think that out of politeness the superior employee is answering you. But at the same time, he may think that you distracted him from his thoughts, that you are delaying him, that you are being excessively importunate, and so on. And again: they don’t greet your back.

Good afternoon Please tell me where to get video materials for conducting classes with employees medical organizations to teach how to properly greet patients and employees of the institution.

Hello. Kate.
I don’t even know where to redirect you...
It is unlikely that you will find a ready-made video tutorial on communication between medical staff and patients. And in general, lessons on speech business etiquette. I can only advise you to find an agency or freelancers in your city who would film real communication, as it is in healthcare institutions. And then agree with the etiquette teacher about analyzing the recorded episodes in class. And it’s better not just to sort them out orally, but to play out the correct communication scenarios with the training participants. It will be more effective.

Hello! I work in kindergarten! In our work there is an obligatory point - teaching children to say hello!!!... But I noted... that their parents also need to be taught to say greetings! I would like to conduct a consultation on this topic! How can I create a harmless, helpful dialogue? Sincerely!

Hello Tatiana.
Parents of children are not yours " the target audience" V literally. Therefore, you have no ethical right to teach them. That is, act in relation to them as a teacher. And you shouldn’t make comments to them either - this is not accepted according to etiquette.
But not everything is so sad! You, as a teacher, have a fairly large arsenal of communicative and educational techniques. And you will probably be able to name them yourself if you put yourself in the shoes of your parents and ask how you would show yourself the importance of the rule of saying hello.
Try it! I'm sure many ideas will come up. Only this should not be a one-time job, but systematic. Otherwise, knowledge will not develop into skill, and skill will not develop into skill.
In general, you could discuss your problem with the entire kindergarten staff and come up with, for example, a large targeted program to create a space of politeness and attention. Games, drawing competitions, homework with the involvement of parents, holidays... Soon you will probably have matinees on February 23, March 8, then graduations. Include game moments in your scenarios that indirectly focus attention on the culture of greeting... Make it a habit, when meeting parents, to greet them as a whole group and personally. Even to the point of using a handshake, even with mothers.
The main thing in work is not to act as a mentor and not to point out the impoliteness of others. Be very subtle. And with a smile!
You, Tatyana, will succeed! Good luck!

Correctly chosen greeting words are an opportunity to win the attention of the audience from the very first seconds of communication or, conversely, to miss your “star” chance. Future relationships are often built on the basis of first impressions, so it is important to correctly introduce yourself to the public, as well as draw the attention of everyone present to yourself in a proper and appropriate manner. Welcome words should be selected according to the setting, society and purpose of the event. At first glance, it seems that diversifying the usual “Hello!” quite difficult, but people knowledgeable in etiquette can argue with such a statement.

Good start

In how to say hello correctly, the person to be greeted plays a huge role. And, perhaps, this is the most important principle by which you need to select greeting words. The dictionaries give a clear definition of greeting, which states that the meaning of this word is an expression of approval in order to give a sign of goodwill towards those present on the part of the speaker.

It would seem, well, what’s so complicated about it, you just need to say hello. However, as with everything, there are rules and principles here, which are also subject to fashion, but rather to the style of communication between different social groups. A couple of centuries ago the following words and their combinations were in use:

"Greetings!"
“Bowest bow!”
“Peace to your home!”
“I wish you good health!”

Such phrases can still be heard from people’s lips, but this is rather an exception to the rule than the norm of everyday communication. In everyday life, a short “Hello!” is used between close people. and “Good afternoon!” Sometimes even the usual “Hello!” seems archaic and strongly smacks of officialdom.

The word is not a sparrow

A popular saying goes that “the first word is more expensive than the second“, and you can’t argue with her. Welcome words are the first thing a person says when entering a room. According to the rules of etiquette, it is the person entering who should be the first to say hello, addressing everyone present. If this strangers, just enough general circulation, but if this is a well-known company, work colleagues, fellow hobbies, then it is quite acceptable to personally approach all or some of the meeting participants. This technique is called “moral stroking”; an individual greeting can endear the interlocutor to the person, because it shows his importance.

At the same time, you can say something like “Hey, bro!”, clapping your interlocutor on the shoulder, to a friend. older people, strangers, girls need to respectfully:

"Hello!"
"Hi, how are you?"
"Glad to see you!"

Intonation and facial expression of the speaker are very important. Saying hello under your breath is not very good a good start conversation. But excessive emotionality and loudness are not always appropriate.

Nothing personal just business

And if in everyday life various mistakes in etiquette are forgivable, then at the business level a mistake can have a detrimental effect on one’s career and reputation. Many people, due to their line of work, often need to make speeches and address a large society. A welcoming speech to the participants of a meeting or conference is the beginning of the meeting, setting the tone for the future event.

People who have experience of such events can determine from the first words what is in the speaker’s thoughts, in what mood he came to the podium, and in what format the meeting will take place. When writing a greeting for a speech in front of a large number of people, it is impossible to say hello to everyone personally, but it is important to acknowledge the participants by summarizing them:

“Good afternoon/evening, dear friends!”
“Hello colleagues, partners and guests of the meeting!”
“Dear friends, we are glad to see you at this meeting!”

Each business meeting takes place according to a pre-drawn up plan-protocol, which includes both the time allotted for greetings and its format.

The fun begins

Festive events are a completely different “weight category”. It’s hard to imagine Father Frost’s welcoming words in which he would address guests as business partners or colleagues. Having entered into the image, you need to follow it in everything, from the first to the last minute. It’s not difficult to find words for such a colorful character, but you need to take into account the specifics of the event, the age group of the guests, examples:

"Hello, guys!"
"Here I am! Good afternoon!"
“Happy New Year, children/friends/my dears/grandchildren!”

In the same spirit, the welcoming words of the Snow Maiden are chosen, who is also in a fairy-tale image and must live up to her role. Very often the script is written in verse, forming a rhymed form of greeting. This technique can be used at various holidays and celebrations - birthdays, weddings, christenings.

“Give me your word, please...”

However, it is not only official events that have to prepare a speech, and not always only their presenters have the main role in which they need to say a welcoming speech. Guests also need to be able to say hello, because they happen to say congratulations, toasts, and express their opinions on various issues. Getting down to business right away is a sign of poor upbringing, so first you need to show respect for the assembled society and say a few words of greeting appropriate to the occasion.