Why do guys stand up when a girl leaves the table?

What does it show? Standing up sends a signal from across the room that you're willing and eager to greet and welcome the other person into your here-and-now. It speaks well of you even before you've had an opportunity to say your first word because it shows by your action that you're a welcoming person.



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Regardless of your gender, stand up to shake hands unless it's physically awkward (like if you're sitting at a crowded table and you'd have to push other people out of the way).

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Often, the reason is a sporting event (when a TV can best be viewed from one side). No one is being inconvenienced, conversation is easier at that range, sharing food is easier, and, last but not least, doing so ups the intimacy level.

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