Fill in the blanks with the exact words you have heard. When greeting new people it's important to remember your manners. Some situations may 1 you to be very polite, while others may be more casual or 2 . In general, if you are meeting someone for the first time it's best to be as 3 as possible. This is especially true if the person is older than you or in a 4 of authority. When meeting someone new for the first time, it is very common to shake hands. If someone 5 his hand out to shake your hand when he meets you, it would be considered 6 not to shake his hand. In some countries, though, it may be considered 7 to hug or kiss someone when you first meet them. This is common in countries in 8 and South America. However, this practice is usually only for people who you are already well 9 with. You would never hug or kiss a 10 .