How to choose the right words of welcome. Example and Basic Principles

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

Correctly chosen greeting words are an opportunity to win the attention of the audience from the very first seconds of communication or, conversely, miss your "star" chance. Based on the first impression, further relationships are very often built, so it is important to correctly present yourself to the public, as well as draw the attention of all those present to yourself in a proper and appropriate way. Welcoming words should be chosen according to the setting, society and purpose of the event. At first glance, it seems that to diversify the usual “Hello!” rather difficult, but etiquette-savvy people might argue with this statement.

Good start

In how to say hello, a huge role is played by who is to be called. 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 says that the meaning of this wordis an expression of approval with the aim of giving a sign of goodwill to those present on the part of the speaker.

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

• "Greetings!"
• "Hailest bow!"
• "Peace to your house!"
• "Hello!"

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

The word is not a sparrow

The proverb says that “the first word is more valuable than the second”, and you can not argue with it. Welcome words are the first thing a person says when entering a room. According to the rules of etiquette, it is the incoming person who should be the first to say hello, addressing everyone present. If these are strangers, only a general address is enough, but if this is a well-known company, work colleagues, hobby comrades, then it is quite acceptable to personally approach all or some of the participants in the meeting. This technique is called "moral stroking", an individual greeting can endear the interlocutor to the person, because it shows his significance.

At the same time, say something like "Hey, bro!",slapping the interlocutor on the shoulder, you can friend. You need to address older people, strangers, girls in a respectful manner:

• "Hello!"
• "Hi, how are you?"
• "Good to see you!"

Very important intonation, facial expression of the speaker. Saying hello under your breath is not a good conversation starter. But excessive emotionality and loudness are not always appropriate.

Nothing personal, just business

And if in everyday life various flaws in etiquette are excusable, then at the business level a mistake can have a detrimental effect on a career and reputation. Many people, by the nature of their work, often need to make speeches, address a large society. A welcoming speech to the participants of the meeting, 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 the speaker has in mind, with what attitude he came to the podium, and in what format the meeting will take place. When composing a greeting to speak in front of a large number of people, it is impossible to say hello to everyone in person, but it is important to note the participants by summarizing them:

• "Good afternoon/evening dear friends!"
• "Hello colleagues, partners and guests of the meeting!"
• "Dear friends, glad to see you at this meeting!"

Each business meeting follows a pre-planned protocol, which includes both the time allotted for the greeting and its format.

The fun begins

Celebration events are a completely different “weight category”. It is difficult to imagine the greeting words of Santa Claus, in which he will address guests as business partners or colleagues. Entering the image, you need to follow it in everything, from the first to the last minute. It is 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 guests, examples:

• "Hi guys!"
• "Here I am! Good afternoon!”
• "Happy New Year, kids/friends/my darlings/granddaughters!"

In the same vein, the greeting words of the Snow Maiden are selected, which is also in a fairy-tale image and should correspond to its role. Very often, the script is composed in verse, forming a rhymed form of greeting. This technique can be used on various holidays and celebrations - birthdays, weddings, christenings.

Give me the floor, please…

However, one has to prepare a speech not only for official events, and it is not always only their hosts who have the main role in which they need to say a welcoming word. Guests also need to be able to say hello, because they happen to say congratulations, toast, express their opinion on various issues. Getting down to business right away is a sign of bad parenting, so first you need to show respect to the assembled society and say a few words of welcome, befitting the occasion.