Two of my brother's friend's walk into the room and I'm lying on the couch. I only know one of them and he introduces me to the other. Should I stand up to shake his hand or remain seated and he'll come over to me? What's polite for me to do in that situation? It hasn't happened in awhile but this is for future reference, I don't want to be rude to anyone!
Thanks so much.
2007-12-02 07:38:41 · 10 answers · asked by Kim 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
also, is it ever polite to merely say "hello, nice to meet you" but not shake their hand?
2007-12-02 07:40:55 · update #1
You should remain seated! If he is the shaking hands type let him come to you!!!
2007-12-02 08:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
In an old fashioned sense, a guy should get to his feet to greet any woman.
However, things have changed over time. For example, if you want to be be really formal, you would not lying on a couch if someone was liable to come in on a visit. The Queen would probably stand, but she would not be in track pants on the couch.
A wave from the seat and a smile would suffice. Getting up and shaking his hand might seem a bit formal coming from a girl lying on a couch.
At ease.
Peace.
2007-12-02 07:55:40 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick F 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want to be really polite you should get up and shake is hand. You do not need tho though. Just look him in the eyes and say nice to meet you (insert Name here).
2007-12-02 08:08:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think age is a factor here. If my friend's sibling tried to shake my hand when I was 14, it would have been awkward. However at 18 it wouldn't. That said, if you are younger, feel free to keep laying on the couch as you are. Saying hello would be adequate.
2007-12-02 08:09:33 · answer #4 · answered by WonderingMyself 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say it depends on what room you're in and who's house it is. If you are chilling in your bedroom, then by all means stay comfy, say a courteous hello and leave it at that. If you are in the living room or the first room they walk into, then you should get up and greet them, offer them something to drink and a seat. Then kick your brother in the shin for letting his friends roam around the house without having the decency to walk in there with them and introduce them to you properly.
2007-12-02 07:53:06 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie Lynn 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you should at least sit up to meet a new person, if you don't stand. They will probably cross over to you and perhaps offer to shake your hand. Smile, look them in the eye, and shake hands firmly. You'll come across as friendly and self-confident.
2007-12-02 07:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by artsy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The proper etiquette for a woman meeting a man is to remain seated, if she is seated and offer her hand. If you are lying down, I would sit up and offer my hand.
I usually say, "How do you do?" just because it seems like most people say, "Nice to meet you".
Hope that helps.
2007-12-02 10:57:20 · answer #7 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
saying "hi. nice to meet you.' is fine. in your own home, it's pretty informal. if it were some kind of business meeting or community setting, it would be more polite to stand up and shake their hand when greeting them.
2007-12-02 07:59:27 · answer #8 · answered by jen19music 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes that's fine! Saying "Hello! Nice to meet you" is a sweet greeting. That's all you have to do. I'm sure the person will feel welcomed and accepted as long as you give a smile and warm hello.
2007-12-02 07:42:40 · answer #9 · answered by beemer 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-10 02:17:58 · answer #10 · answered by obear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋