HOW CLOSE SHOULD I STAND? 
Ample personal space is customary. Give your counterpart at least 2 feet during the first introduction. You will be able to tell if the proximity is wrong: your prospect will look vaguely uncomfortable and step back.
Sales Note
Although a great deal of business is conducted in Cardiff (Wales), Belfast (Northern Ireland), and Edinburgh (Scotland), London is still unique as the powerhouse for the majority of commerce in the United Kingdom. It is true that London’s high rents and dense population are driving more firms to relocate to the “provinces.” But London remains the hub for many business and cultural endeavors.
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