Do you hug your colleagues, kiss your friends, squeeze your in-laws or just shake everyone’s hand? Mums get a hug and a kiss in greeting; for most people this was the one uncomplicated, unhesitating transaction that came naturally. “My dad gets an awkward hug and he kisses my head,” said a female respondent. Make eye contact and smile as you greet people; at that point, if in doubt, be led by them. If she could instigate a new rule, whenever people met, “We’d all just… nod.”• Commenting on this piece?

Source: The Guardian April 14, 2018 09:00 UTC