Like anything that is important, daily prayer comes with anticipation. Special preparation guidelines enable us to get the most meaning from the service. Unique restrictions ensure that we do not get distracted or find other priorities before we greet the King.

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Quick Review:
Not to go out of your way to greet before davening; not to greet with “Shalom” before davening
To wash hands upon awaking; to use bathroom
To wash hands in preparation to daven
Putting on Teffilin before reciting shema (except where might miss zman)
Reciting Shema before Shemoneh Esrei (Geula before Tefilah)