The handshake, bow, embrace or wave that opens an encounter and sets its tone.
A firm warm handshake with steady gaze opens a meeting on an easy footing. The first contact sets a mood that colours everything that follows.
The energy and warmth of the greeting often foreshadows the comfort of what follows. A hesitant or limp opening can hint at reserve, while a generous one invites ease.
Greeting customs vary widely, so judge warmth against the expected local form. A restrained greeting in a formal culture may be perfectly warm by its own standard.
Clusters of nervous behaviour that commonly appear under the pressure of being assessed.
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