Master of chaplaincy studies lesson 10

My personal policy on touching as a chaplain goes as follows:

 

1. A handshake is the most appropriate greeting. When we deal with a person of another country, we should always bow before extending our hand. Allow the other person to extend their hand first. This will allow us to get a feel of their country's culture for greetings.

 

2. A quick one arm hug is fine when we know the person. But it should last no longer than 1-2 seconds.

 

3.  A full on two arm hug can be appropriate when greeting persons we've known for years. But never on someone we've just met. When we do a two arm hug or bear hug, it should last no longer than 1 second.

 

 

Chaplain Ron Thompson
chaplain.ron@aol.com

Baileyton United Methodist Church

International Federation of Christian Chaplains, Inc.

25 shadow wood park

Greeneville, TN. 37745

423.278.2783 Cell

515.661.0312 Office