Who should greet first?

[Shineup]

This topic has been pandering in my head for some time now and why I brought it up here though I don't know if such topic is already existing, in our society today most people believes that the younger ones should greet the older ones first while some believes the older ones is meant to greet first, I have received greetings from an older person first and I have also greeted an older person first but on a general point of view I think anyone can greet first without the feeling of entitlement that the other person is meant to greet first irrespective of class and age. What's your take on this? Let's talk about it.

[PostQuantumBTC]

This may be different in some cultures, but among all my tribes culture and generally in my country, if it is very obvious that someone is older than you, like an elderly person, you supposed to greed the elderly person first. But there are some instances that the elderly person would have greeted you before you greet, that is also fine. If is not good not to greet an elderly person regardless of the person greeted you first or not greeted you first.

[caroasi]

Proposal: The person who believes they noticed the other person first at the scene should initiates the conversation, so greet first. I believe this covers most situations.

[liasbaa]

This topic has been pandering in my head for some time now and why I brought it up here though I don't know if such topic is already existing, in our society today most people believes that the younger ones should greet the older ones first while some believes the older ones is meant to greet first, I have received greetings from an older person first and I have also greeted an older person first but on a general point of view I think anyone can greet first without the feeling of entitlement that the other person is meant to greet first irrespective of class and age. What's your take on this? Let's talk about it.

The greeting depends on how humble a person is. The less arrogant the person is, the sooner he greets. It does not matter whether the person who greets you first is older or younger than you. There are different classes of citizens living in a society and they belong to different religions. Mutual brotherhood helps in maintaining the order of a society. Greeting is important because it creates order in the society and a strong bond can be created between the rich and the poor. It is important to have a culture of greeting to maintain mutual relations.

[Dunamisx]

On a general approach, the younger one I expected to show some regard to the senior citizens and greeted them first, but there are also some situations that we warrant that in a particular settings, this senior ones are expected to make the first pleasantry, not because they are not being recognized, because that is the due process required in such settings, greeting first does not mean anything down for everyone to show a sense of responsibility to regard each other and extend pleasantry without any obligation attached to it.

[o48o]

This topic has been pandering in my head for some time now and why I brought it up here though I don't know if such topic is already existing, in our society today most people believes that the younger ones should greet the older ones first while some believes the older ones is meant to greet first, I have received greetings from an older person first and I have also greeted an older person first but on a general point of view I think anyone can greet first without the feeling of entitlement that the other person is meant to greet first irrespective of class and age. What's your take on this? Let's talk about it.

Maybe i am too autistic, but i don't get why anyone should greet anyone in the first place. I don't see it a sign of respect, but just another unwritten rule like small talk.

Class or age don't matter, because i greet only if i want to and i don't expect random people greeting me either, no matter if i know them or not. People who i know, know that i enjoy their company because we talk and hug a lot.

I see good bye more relevant "greeting", because it gives clear signal that we are separating for now.

[Ucy]

Whatever side the greeting comes first it's expected that the tone of the younger one be more humbling  whether as the first greeter or the responder. And younger should try to be the first to greet unless in a position of authority where it's expected that the subjects or those below a king, ruler or leader show great respect to him

[AVE5]

Salutation is not love nor respect because, someone can only express such a warmed greetings to the other whether to the younger or the older person but in terms of attitude, there'll be no significance of respect or love.
I think it's just a social courtesy but I believe someone regions might treat its traditional ways with eminent which either the younger would have to acknowledge the older people or even the less privileges will give it as a honour to distinguished people of high esteemed.
But in the normal World, anyone can greet first as respect is reciprocal.
And perhaps at some points i engages on conversations online with my dad, he greets first. We don't find it as an expression of honour.

[Findingnemo]

Respect your elders, that doesn't mean you can disrespect the younger. The same goes for everything, anyone who see the person can greet the other one, age doesn't matter but I had seen the respect is given based on the age, financial status, even the colours which all are not the right ways to do it, just treat them equally.

[programmer3666]

Well, tradition demands that greeting is a sign of societal respect. Right from time, it has been a moral obligation on the younger ones to extend the courtesy of greetings towards their elders. That is just how we were raised, it shows good home training and respect for those who came before us. But I don't think it is a crime if an elder greets first. Sometimes the older person might see you and just say hello out of kindness. It does not mean they are less respected or that you are above them. Greeting is simply about being human and showing you acknowledge the other person's presence.

[hafiztalha]

This topic has been pandering in my head for some time now and why I brought it up here though I don't know if such topic is already existing, in our society today most people believes that the younger ones should greet the older ones first while some believes the older ones is meant to greet first, I have received greetings from an older person first and I have also greeted an older person first but on a general point of view I think anyone can greet first without the feeling of entitlement that the other person is meant to greet first irrespective of class and age. What's your take on this? Let's talk about it.

Different cultures teaches different traditions in many cultures the younger ones are supposed to greet the elder ones out of respect but that does not mean that older need to avoid greeting the younger people it is just a basic act of courtesy that create a friendly environment among people.

In my opinion who soever see's other first should greet them it cost us nothing to greet someone with a smile and say greetings regardless of there age or social status to show respect to each other.

It is considered normally a good manners that is an important value that should be practiced by everyone, if an elder greets younger one first does not make them less worthy or if a younger greats elder first does not make him lose his aura.

[Samlucky O]

This topic has been pandering in my head for some time now and why I brought it up here though I don't know if such topic is already existing, in our society today most people believes that the younger ones should greet the older ones first while some believes the older ones is meant to greet first, I have received greetings from an older person first and I have also greeted an older person first but on a general point of view I think anyone can greet first without the feeling of entitlement that the other person is meant to greet first irrespective of class and age. What's your take on this? Let's talk about it.

To some people, Greating is a culture that has to do with younger ones greeting first while to some it doesn't matter who greet first or not. The thing Now is that if your culture permit you as a young person to greet first, you have no choice than to obey and do the needful but if there is no tradition that hold anyone responsible to greet first then there is nothing to worry about.

[Tonimez]

This topic has been pandering in my head for some time now and why I brought it up here though I don't know if such topic is already existing, in our society today most people believes that the younger ones should greet the older ones first while some believes the older ones is meant to greet first, I have received greetings from an older person first and I have also greeted an older person first but on a general point of view I think anyone can greet first without the feeling of entitlement that the other person is meant to greet first irrespective of class and age. What's your take on this? Let's talk about it.

The society has different views about greeting and no one is to judge other people's view based on their own view. Greetings signify many things to me which I have observed in the society since growing up and this include but not limited to; Respect, Prayer,  Culture, wishes, etc. where greeting is seen as respect, the younger person is bound to greet first and if he doesn't greet first, it is seen as a disrespect and a sign of moral decadence on his own side. Where greeting is seen as a prayer, often times the older people greet first because they believe they are praying for the younger one or the younger one can also greet first when they feel they're praying for the older person which could be for long life. Where greeting is culture, greetings sometimes become mandatory and when not greeted, you can be forced to do that depending on the setting as seen in royalty and leadership where age does not matter but position. If greeting becomes a wish, anyone can greet first too especially during celebrations or festive periods. Understand your environment, analyse the scenarios and decide what to do with this my view based on my life experience.

[Royal Cap]

To me greeting is a sincere and positive gesture towards each other, with no room for arrogance or age. Anyone can start first, because the real purpose here is to show mutual respect , not to prove who is older or younger. When an older person greets a younger person first, his personality and respect in the eyes of the younger ones increases many times.  Sometimes one person just waits for the other to speak first, and in the end no one says anything, so it is better to see greeting as a simple practice of showing respect, without making it a matter of prestige who spoke first.

[Felicity_Tide]

Well, it's not in my place to dictate how and who should greet first in every society.
I believe that every society/culture, has a different beliefs or principles, that the people are a subset of.
Personally, especially in a country where I'm from, it's a normal thing for the youngest to greet the eldest and not the other way round. Though, with how things have changed, a few number of the elderly don't even take it into consideration especially when they're outside_{(like in a public space)}. But in majority of all homes, it's a norm for the youngest to greet the elderly. So far so good... No one has complained, so I think we should live with that.

[Ishicryptic]

In Nigerian cultures juniors are obligated to great their seniors and it is regarded as disrespectful for children not to great every adults in their community, even outside the community children are encouraged to greet passersby especially in the rural areas and villages. In some cultures children and younger people are expected to help older people to carry their luggages to their homes especially if they are both going headed to the same direction.

Naturally seniority counts in many areas of life like in sharings, the seniors are given the respect to take first before the younger ones and in some places people takes their shares according to their age. If people can be organized to respect seniority then I believe that they should also be honored by receiving greetings from the younger ones. Although civilization has changed a lot of things and respect for elders is dwindling but there are those of us that still upholds that tradition of giving special respect to our elders

[Rabata]

This topic has been pandering in my head for some time now and why I brought it up here though I don't know if such topic is already existing, in our society today most people believes that the younger ones should greet the older ones first while some believes the older ones is meant to greet first, I have received greetings from an older person first and I have also greeted an older person first but on a general point of view I think anyone can greet first without the feeling of entitlement that the other person is meant to greet first irrespective of class and age. What's your take on this? Let's talk about it.

I don't see anything wrong with greeting first or later. Moreover, greetings are basically given out of respect, sincerity and courtesy. It should not be considered as a measure of power or status. In different parts of the world, greeting first is generally considered respectful. It is the responsibility of a younger person to greet an older person as a matter of courtesy, but there is a difference of opinion as to whether this is really the rule or should be the case. If an older person greets a younger person first, it becomes a matter of his affection for the younger person. Younger people generally try to imitate their elders, so there is nothing wrong if the older person does it first. However, this is not a rule, but rather, everyone can greet anyone, whether they are older or younger, according to their wishes.

[Callido]

I think anyone can greet first without the feeling of entitlement that the other person is meant to greet first irrespective of class and age. What's your take on this? Let's talk about it.

We have casual greetings and traditional greetings, depends on which one at the time. For casual greetings, anyone can do the greeting, greetings are mainly to acknowledge the presence of someone, doing it doesn't take anything away, neither for an older person or younger.

Traditional greetings which requires certain postures, the younger one goes first as acknowledging and a sign to show respect.

[Shineup]

This topic has been pandering in my head for some time now and why I brought it up here though I don't know if such topic is already existing, in our society today most people believes that the younger ones should greet the older ones first while some believes the older ones is meant to greet first, I have received greetings from an older person first and I have also greeted an older person first but on a general point of view I think anyone can greet first without the feeling of entitlement that the other person is meant to greet first irrespective of class and age. What's your take on this? Let's talk about it.

To some people, Greating is a culture that has to do with younger ones greeting first while to some it doesn't matter who greet first or not. The thing Now is that if your culture permit you as a young person to greet first, you have no choice than to obey and do the needful but if there is no tradition that hold anyone responsible to greet first then there is nothing to worry about.

Personally I am not call out for any traditional bull sheets when it comes to greetings any one can greet first, the younger or the older, I have seen an elderly person who picked offence at a younger person simply because the younger person didn't greet first, for me if they both ended up not greeting them they are both quity of the same thing and not play being the victim, what am saying is no one should be upset or get angry at the next person whenever you where not greeted first because it is not a crime or abomination if you had greeted first.

I think anyone can greet first without the feeling of entitlement that the other person is meant to greet first irrespective of class and age. What's your take on this? Let's talk about it.

We have casual greetings and traditional greetings, depends on which one at the time. For casual greetings, anyone can do the greeting, greetings are mainly to acknowledge the presence of someone, doing it doesn't take anything away, neither for an older person or younger.

Traditional greetings which requires certain postures, the younger one goes first as acknowledging and a sign to show respect.

Let's say is the casual greeting and more like who initiate the first conversation or pleasantries.

[Mhizlove]

For me, I will say that greeting is not suppose to turn into competition or pride situation. Respect is not for only those that greets first, rather it's in how people treat others every day. Seeing someone first and greeting them first won't change anything be it the older or the younger, it won't reduce your value. With a simple greeting it can create a good character and a better atmosphere. Most times, is those little acts of kindness and respect that strengthen relationships more than those that greetings first. So it does not matter who really greets first be it junior or senior.