Acquaintance Etiquette

Speech etiquette• There is such a thing - "speech

etiquette" - rules of communication. People understand each other better if these rules are followed. The rules of verbal behavior are regulated by speech etiquette, which is a system of stable expressions in language. It is situations of handling, greetings, apologies, thanks, congratulations, wishes, compliments, invitations, suggestions, requests, advice and much more.

Acquaintance Etiquette• Since the early Middle Ages,

etiquette of meetings was strictly regulated. It was considered to make meetings without an intermediary or a special letter of recommendation. Modern etiquette does not involve compliance with these conventions, but still there are a number of generally accepted rules of meetings.

Specifications of Russian etiquette • In Russian society, such qualities as tact, courtesy, tolerance,

kindness and consistency are especially valuable

Business meeting etiquette in Russia•

Language expressions• Knowing right expressions in

language, be able to use his stylistic and semantic wealth in all its structural diversity – this is the main thing you need to know. Acquaintance is very important thing, people figure out each other social status, equality / age, employment status, their personal relationships (if they know each other), the atmosphere in which (formal or informal)

Typical phrases

•Hello•Let me introduce myself•Good morning/evening•Nice to meet you

Order of presentation• a man is always present himself to woman first;• one person is meeting always a pair, group or community;• for the representation of a human society loudly called his

name: in this case there is no need to sum it to each of those present• At the various meetings and conferences is the presiding

speaker participants, calling name and patronymic, surname, position, degree, place of work.

• At the various meetings and conferences is the presiding speaker participants, calling name and patronymic, surname, position, degree, place of work.

• In particular acquaintance - just one name. A person who represents someone calling his name, may be added: "Very glad to meet you»

• You should stand up, if you're sitting• When meeting people should look at each other's eyes.