I was sitting in the exam room last week waiting for my Endo to come in, and I was thinking should I stand to greet him when he comes in or stay seated. I did stand up when he came in, not sure if that was the right thing to do. I asked my spouse she told she would of remained seated. I tried searching online for the correct thing to do but the information is conflicting. Seems trivial but was still wondering what is right.
I know little about Miss Manners but have stopped being that assertive person who reaches out for a handshake. Not just an affect, I really feel less sure of myself around cis guys. i don't miss those silly bone crunching contests some guys do anyway :D I do notice my hand now reaches less far and less readily while being a lot lighter to the touch.
Mine always comes out to get me and we have a little chat on the way back to his office. He probably has some stand, some not stand, I doubt he even notices or cares. I really wouldn't worry about it...
I go with what is correct according to the law. Remain seated in your car when approached by an officer of the law who is about to give you a ticket.
I think this depends a lot on where you live.
In Europe, a handshake is mandatory (if air kisses are not made), but you may give this handshake from a seated position if en femme.
In the US the handshake or air kiss is not mandatory, but if not offered, the doctor will most likely judge you accordingly. If not proffered, the doctor will rank you among the socially uneducated, and treat you accordingly. But he will never let you see his opinion. And it matters only if the doctor thinks that the socially educated deserve at bit more detailed attention in the operating room.
At least that is what my doctor friends tell me. There is the myth of should, and then there is reality.