What do you think about greeting people you haven´t been introduced to and/or that you don´t know?

Question

I have to give a talk about Mathew 5:47 and I want to know what other people think about it.

Answer 1

Whenever you "give a talk" about scripture it is wise to read the particular scripture on which you'll be speaking in context.
That particular verse is part of the "Sermon on the Mount" and as such should be viewed as such.
Jesus was speaking to His disciples teaching them how to go about executing "The Way".
Jesus and His disciples were Jewish, and at the time of this particular sermon the Jewish community was very segregated. Jews and Gentiles didn't mix; it was against Jewish custom to even go into a Gentile home.
This verse is simply pointing out that (Jesus speaking to His disciples) "If you salute (greet) only your brothers (fellow Hebrews) how does that make you any different that even the publican? (Tax collector)
The Jewish Nation was under Roman rule and was taxed so tax collectors, collected taxes from the Jewish people and those taxes would go first to the Jewish Hierarchy and then onto Rome. The tax collector was often but not always, a Jew (like St. Matthew) and was considered by most in the Jewish community as a collaborator with the Romans. Of course, human nature seized on the opportunity to develop corruption within the scheme of things and thus the publican (tax collector) became a disliked individual.
The point is the one verse you have, as the topic of your speech is part of a larger event. I suggest you start at the beginning of chapter five and read through to the end of chapter seven. That should give you a good enough foundation on which to build your thoughts.
Good Luck, and God Bless

Answer 2

I'm such an out-going person and am not afraid to speak with complete strangers (which I usually do in the grocery store).

You can try this approach out in the grocery store if you'd like. While waiting in line either at the deli department or at the check out - turn around to the person behind you and smile and comment on the weather or you can say "how's your day going". You'll find that most people will respond in a favorable manner and before you know it, you'll be having a conversation. It's really quite easy. Even when you hold a door open for someone, just saying "hi" can and will make someone's day.

Have a lovely rest of the day.

Answer 3

I greet people I don't know all the time. My feeling is that, in the sense that we're all going through this thing called life, with it's ups and downs, we all know each other already anyway - we just haven't all had formal introductions.

I believe a pleasant greeting, both given and received, can be a very powerful thing. I think it helps to buoy our spirits - and we all need that every now and then. I hope your talk goes well and is a blessing to those who receive it.

Answer 4

I think this is normal. I usually start greeting people I haven't been introduced to in order to break the ice and start a conversation. If you want to live in society you probably have to start some sort of links with people around you....

Answer 5

I try to always give a smile to the people that I see on the street.

To treat others as I would like to be treated. Jesus said to love our enemies as well as our friends.

Many times I speak to people that I dont know, not only for my job, but casually at a restaurant, grocery store, etc. Especially if they look like they are having a bad day.

That does not mean that I am always able to do that. Sometimes, I am having a bad day myself, and in that case it is much better for me to be quiet, so as not to be rude.

Answer 6

The best person to ask of this is the one just inside the door at Walmart!
Personally- I get nervous around unfamiliar people. Once I get to know them I'm OK- but that initial greeting sure freaks me out!!!

Have a great day!!!

Answer 7

I say hello to people I don't know all the time or at least smile at people if we make eye contact. Why not? It's not like it takes anything out of a person to do that and it might make the other person feel better if they are having a bad day.

Answer 8

i imagine they ought to continually Introduce themselves, that's well mannered. and it type of makes you sense more beneficial mushy, you recognize? If someone in basic terms walks up like"what do you want to eat" (no matter if not using those top words) that's what it feels like yet even as including a attractiveness and taking a minute to function in that little factoid it type of units the hollow slightly nearer between the human beings.

Answer 9

I just smile and say, "Hi, I'm Terrie". They usually smile back and tell me who they are too. From there, depending on how much time you are going to be spending with this person, you can ask them where they're from, or if they like the area you live in, or anything to get them talking. If you are in one of those situations where people are just kind of saying hello, introducing themselves and going on, you can say you're glad they came, or you're happy to see them there or that it was nice meeting them and go on.

Answer 10

Great topic for a talk. As for what I think about greeting new people, greet them in love and peace!