Howard White Greeting

Writing a reflective essay such as the one that Howard White shared with his readers brings to light how much impact a small interaction with someone can have. Howard White demonstrates this by stating, “I believe every single person deserves to be acknowledged, however small or simple the greeting.” This statement can be agreed with but it should be expanded on. Humans rely on subtle non-verbal cues in order to determine if they like someone within the first few seconds of meeting them. Saying hello to someone is important, but it would also be important to address the way in which the greeting was made since non-verbal cues during conversations are just as important as a person’s verbal cues.
What would happen if someone tried to acknowledge another person by saying hello, but they were not understood because of a language barrier? The most natural inclination would be to look at the other person’s facial expressions to determine if they were being hostile or friendly. There is a lot that can be conveyed with smile just as much as a frown. Certain nonverbal communication is different amongst various
The volume, inflection, tone, and speed of someone’s words can express a multitude of meanings such as an emergency, panic, happiness, or fear. Certain phrases can be stated the same way but the manner in which that phrase is said can change the course of an entire conversation. For example, if someone were to respond with “I’m fine” when asked how they were doing, it could be interpreted in a variety of different ways. If that phrase was said lightly and with a smile that person could be fine, but if those same two words were to be said in a slightly colder tone with some eye-rolling the meaning would completely change. While using verbal language to say hello to someone the way they sound when saying hello can help determine the way the conversation will