greeter

Says hello first

A greeter is someone who welcomes people as they arrive.

The role is common at retail stores, restaurants, churches, and events: The Walmart greeter said hello as we walked in.

Greeters create a first impression of friendliness or provide basic directions.

The term can also describe anyone positioned to welcome guests informally.

role

receptionist

Visitor-greeting office worker

doorman · attendant · usher · ambassador · guide · welcomer · front-desk · coordinator · representative · steward

welcome

hello

Common spoken greeting

aloha · howdy · salute · wave · handshake · embrace · bow · nod · smile · acknowledgment

hospitality

warmth

Heat you feel

courtesy · politeness · geniality · affability · approachability · cheerfulness · bonhomie · congeniality · good-naturedness · openness

traits

friendly

Showing kindness, warmth

affable · sociable · warmhearted · approachable · cheerful · jovial · outgoing · pleasant · personable · engaging

location

entrance

Point of access

foyer · vestibule · reception area · front door · gateway · entryway · welcome desk · check-in · information desk · arrival hall

Categories
Opposites
WELCOMING vs. DISMISSING ROLE

greeterdismisser

One who sends away

bouncer · closer

HOSPITALITY vs. EXCLUSION ROLE

greeterbouncer

Venue entrance enforcer

gatekeeper · excluder · rejecter · security guard · blacklister

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT vs. AVOIDANCE

greetersnubber

Mechanism absorbing sudden forces

ignorer · cold shoulder · avoider · shunner · recluse

Phrases
Family

greet, greeting, greetings, greeted, greets, greeting card, greeters, greeting cards

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G