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Greetings in English
1. Meeting for the First Time
Aditi: Hello!
Neha: Hi!
Aditi: How are you?
Neha: I’m good, thanks & you?
Aditi: I’m okay, thanks. What’s your name?
Neha: My name’s Neha. What’s your name?
Aditi: I’m Aditi. Nice to meet you!
Neha: Nice to meet you, too!
Read also: Day 4: Telling the time
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2. Meeting an Acquaintance (knowing)
Aditi: Good morning!
Neha: Good morning! How are you today?
Aditi: I’m great, thanks & you?
Neha: I’m doing well, thank you.
Aditi: Are you heading to work?
Neha: Yes, I am. Have a good day!
Aditi: You too! Bye!
Greetings in English for beginners
3. Paul introduces himself to Meena
PAUL: Hello – you’re Meena, aren’t you?
Meena: Yes, I am. And what’s your name?
PAUL: I’m Paul. I’m pleased to meet you.
Meena: Pleased to meet you too.
Greetings in English for beginners
Read also: Day 4: Telling the time
4. Talk about meal
Uncle Sam: Hello, Naina! How are you?
Naina: Hi, Uncle Sam! I’m good, thank & you. How about you?
Uncle Sam: I’m doing well, thank you. It’s been a while since we last met.
Naina: Yes, it has! How is Aunt Maria?
Uncle Sam: She’s fine. She’s at home baking cookies.
Naina: That sounds lovely! Please give her my regards.
Uncle Sam: I will. How’s your mom and dad?
Naina: They’re doing great. They’ll be happy to see you at the family dinner tomorrow.
Uncle Sam: I’m looking forward to it! See you tomorrow, Naina.
Naina: See you, Uncle Sam!
6. Meeting an old friend
Amina: Hey, is that you, Sunil?
Sunil: Amina! Wow, it’s been so long!
Amina: I know! How have you been?
Sunil: I’m good, thanks. What about you?
Amina: I’m doing well. I can’t believe we’re meeting here after so many years!
Sunil: Me neither! Are you here for the function?
Amina: Yes, my niece is performing in the dance program. What about you?
Sunil: My son is in the play.
Amina: That’s great! Do you still live in the same city?
Sunil: Yes, I do. What about you?
Amina: Yes, I’m still around. We should catch up sometime!
Sunil: Definitely! Let’s exchange numbers before we leave.
Amina: Sure! It’s so good to see you again, Sunil.
Sunil: You too, Amina. Let’s not lose touch this time!
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Formal Greetings
- Hello. How are you?
- Good morning.
- Good afternoon.
- Good evening.
Informal Greetings
- Hi!
- Hey!
- What’s up?
- How’s it going?
- Hi there!
Casual Introductions
- Nice to meet you.
Read also: Day 2: Giving personal information
Read also: Read also: Day 3: Countries and nationalities
1. Popular among younger people
- Hey Man
- Hey (When greetings male) (doesn’t always mean hello – can also be used to call someone’s attention!)
2. When you meet someone
- How’s it going?
- How are you doing? (Going – more sounds like go-in)
- How are you? (Casual way of asking)
- It’s going well.
- I am doing well. We Can also add “and you?”
- I am doing well. and you? Reply- Most people answer “GOOD”
Greetings in English
3. Another way of asking
- How’s everything? How are things?
- How’s life? Reply– Good / not bad
4. When you regularly meet someone
- How’s your day? Or
- How’s your day going? Reply– It’s going well.
- Fine /good /alright
5. Perfect Answers of the Greetings in English
1. These are casual greetings used with friends, co-workers or family members that you haven’t seen in a while.
- Good to see you.
- Nice to see you.
2. These casual greetings are used when you haven’t seen someone in a long time.
- Long time no see
- It’s been a while
- Where ‘ve you been?
Greetings in English
3. When you meet person unexpectedly? Or
You can use this phrase when you meet that person regularly but don’t see him/her for a few months or more.
• How ‘ve you been? Or
• How are you? Or
• What’s new?
6. Business Greetings in English
When you regularly meet someone
• Good morning!
• Good afternoon!
• Good evening!
• It’s nice to meet you!
• Pleased to meet you!
• How’ve you been?
• How do you do? (Very formal & formal & uncommon)
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