If in conversations with peers young people rarely observe the rules of etiquette, and their interlocutors have nothing against it, then the older generation prefers that young people treat them with respect. Knowing the rules of etiquette when dealing with older interlocutors can serve you well and create a positive opinion of you.
Instructions
Step 1
If you are going to meet someone older than you, and you want to make a good impression on him, think in advance how you will look. Girls should not wear excessively bright makeup. Young people of both genders are better off abandoning some of the models of modern clothing, which may cause confusion among the older generation, and prefer a business style.
Step 2
A guy, when meeting an older interlocutor, should introduce himself first and wait for a hand to be extended to him. If the first meeting takes place indoors, and you are sitting at the same time, stand up. Young girls introduce themselves first and get up when meeting an elderly lady or an outstanding man (for example, a student when meeting a professor). In other situations, a man of any age should be the first to introduce himself to a lady.
Step 3
Hasty familiarity is unpleasant for many people. Therefore, after you have struck up an acquaintance, do not seek to switch to "you". If there is such a desire, then the senior interlocutor should take the initiative. In the event that he did not offer to move to closer communication, you should contact the person with "you".
Step 4
If you are used to shaking hands with your interlocutors, then when you come to the team, first shake hands with your senior colleague or boss, and then your peers. If you work with a woman, then first of all you need to say hello to her.
Step 5
Do not forget to give up your seat in transport, help open doors, and help older people to take off their coats. Do not be afraid to offend the person with this. If your friend is unpleasant, he will tell you about it, but the attempt to help them will be perceived positively.
Step 6
If an older friend has invited you to visit, be sure to prepare for the event. Surely you know the marital status of the person with whom you communicate (if not, try to unobtrusively find out through mutual acquaintances). If he is married, get your friend's wife a bouquet of flowers. When visiting, do not forget to praise the hostess's cooking, compliment the owner of the house on the well-equipped apartment. If you are polite and courteous, they will probably want to invite you again.
