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“Whether it's eight o'clock in the morning or eight o'clock at night, I always try to greet others before they have a chance to speak to me.” quote by Zig Ziglar
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“Whether it's eight o'clock in the morning or eight o'clock at night, I always try to greet others before they have a chance to speak to me.”

Zig Ziglar

About This Quote

Source Speech: Motivational Talk, Zig Ziglar, 1990s

Greeting others proactively shows respect and builds rapport before they dominate conversation.

In simple terms: Greet first to show respect.

Key Takeaway

Start conversations with a greeting.

Themes

respect communication leadership

Mood

friendly confident

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • networking events
  • team meetings
  • customer service
  • public speaking
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

social dynamics emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does early greeting affect trust?
  • When is it better to listen first?
A Different Perspective

May be perceived as insincere if overused.

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