meet-and-greet

Celebrity introduction session

A meet-and-greet is an organized event where fans or attendees can briefly interact with a celebrity, politician, or other notable person—typically involving handshakes, photographs, and autographs: The band held a meet-and-greet after the concert.

The term also applies to casual introductory gatherings: new employee meet-and-greet.

event

networking

Building professional relationships

minglingCasual social interaction
socializingEngaging with others recreationally
introductionsInitial formal presentations

handshaking · mixer · reception · gathering · icebreaker · schmoozing · get-together · function · welcoming · assembly

rapport

hospitality

Generous treatment of guests

cordialitySincere friendly warmth
genialityWarmth of manner
affabilityWarm, friendly disposition

approachability · warmth · friendliness · camaraderie · fellowship · conversation · engagement · interaction · acquaintance · informality

Categories

arrival hallsbaggage claim, carousel, customs, passport control, signs
fan eventsfan conventions, fan fest, fan meetups, Comic-Con, conventions
conferencesconference, symposium, conferences, keynote, forums
limo servicelimousine, limo, town car, stretch limo, chauffeur
after the showafterparty, cleanup, reviews, encore, curtain call
influencersinfluencer, influencers, content creator, PewDiePie, Instagram influencers

Opposites

accessibility/exclusivity

meet-and-greetprivate meeting

Exclusive gathering, restricted attendance

exclusive interview · one-on-one · summit meeting · state dinner

social engagement vs. avoidance

meet-and-greetsnub

Deliberate dismissive rejection

cold shoulder · avoidance · no-show · brushoff · brush-off

Family

meet, meeting, greet, greeting, greetings, meets, meetings, greeted, greets

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