Etiquette Tip: Greeting New Guests

True or False? When you are a guest in someone’s home, it is perfectly acceptable to remain seated as other guests arrive and are introduced to you.

The answer really depends on what kind of first impression you’d like to make when you meet new people. If you can get up, standing and shaking hands sends a very strong message of how confident you are in new situations. If you remain seated, that impression is up for grabs.

Which will you choose?

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