What It Really Signals When You Don’t Stand Up to Greet Someone, According to PsychologyGreeting someone without standing can spark confusion, but psychology reveals it's about the accompanying nonverbal cues and context, not j...
13 Feb, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Candidate said 'Hello' in a phone call with recruiter and lost his chance of the job. But internet is not happyA recruiter criticised a job candidate for answering a phone call with a simple 'Hello'. The recruiter believed it showed a lack of profess...
29 Aug, 2025, 01.55 PM IST
Did Emmanuel Macron go too far? Hand-kiss to Princess Kate sparks royal protocol debateDuring French President Emmanuel Macron's UK state visit, his hand-kiss greeting to Princess Kate sparked etiquette debates. While unusual ...
09 Jul, 2025, 12.38 AM IST
Mastering email etiquette: 5 common mistakes to avoid for professional communicationEmail etiquette is essential in the corporate environment. Avoid common mistakes like unclear subject lines, skipping salutations, using un...
05 Feb, 2025, 05.08 PM IST
Why Barron Trump's handshake trumped oppositionGood manners seem like a quaint phrase in our casual times when social interactions between generations are not generally guided by many ru...
25 Jan, 2025, 12.06 AM IST
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy shares insights on humility and fame, sparks discussion on celebrity etiquetteMurthy persisted in making his point about the value of acknowledging affection and reducing one's ego. He emphasized that even a cryptic r...
25 Jul, 2023, 11.43 AM IST
Ready to enter the workforce? Follow these workplace etiquette to thrive in a corporate settingEntering the workforce can be intimidating, but following proper workplace etiquette can smooth the transition. Firstly, greet others polit...
19 Jun, 2023, 05.42 PM IST
More than just words: What does your body language have to say?In a post-pandemic world, non-verbal communication has become as important as the words you use.
27 Feb, 2022, 09.06 AM IST
To shake hands or not: As friends reunite & Zoom calls shift to in-person meetings, what happens to age-old gesture now?The loss of connections has been heartbreaking, and the resurgence of the delta variant is raising fresh questions.
09 Aug, 2021, 06.03 PM IST
Not forcing anyone to raise 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan, says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi AdityanathResponding to questions on Banerjee refusing to speak after such chants, Adityanath said, "We are not forcing anyone to speak it. But if so...
25 Jan, 2021, 12.47 PM IST
Is the workplace handshake truly dead, or is it simply hibernating?The handshake traditionally was meant to show respect in business.
22 Aug, 2020, 06.10 PM IST
The ritual handshake loses its grip In the time of coronavirusIf handshakes are indeed injurious to health, can we dispense with the custom once and for all?
25 Mar, 2020, 09.11 AM IST
House rules ban slogans; heckling is another storyHeckling as a political tool is not new. Characterised as testosterone-driven, schoolboy conduct, it is endemic to all democracies.
29 Jun, 2019, 07.12 AM IST
One hug at a time! PM Narendra Modi’s taking over the world with his embracePM Modi is known for hugging world leaders.
12 Jul, 2017, 10.27 AM IST
Seoul’s soul lies in music, art and historyThe city is a beautiful blend of night markets, temples, majestic palaces, skyscrapers and busy markets.
07 Aug, 2014, 05.00 AM IST
You can greet with a warm Namaste: Sabina Chopra, Fashion expert and globetrotterIt always helps to do some basic reading on the culture of any country that one is visiting.
05 Jul, 2012, 08.35 AM IST
Expert View: Corporate EtiquetteEtiquette expert Rukshana Eisa gives tips on internationally accepted norms
28 Jun, 2012, 08.28 AM IST