Is it discouraged for a woman to greet a foreign man?

Question

The question addresses whether it is discouraged for a woman or young girl to initiate a greeting with a foreign man, for example, when passing by a house where a foreign man or a neighbor is present. [AR_ID:711]

Answer 1

Peace be upon you. It is permissible for a foreign woman to greet a foreign man and vice versa, provided there is no suspicion or fear of temptation. However, according to Sayyid Sistani, it is discouraged for a young woman to initiate a greeting unless there is a valid reason that necessitates it.