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Ever wondered how to greet people? or how to say goodbye? you'll find all kinds of phrases for that here.
What Are Greetings?
Greetings are words or actions used to say hello and show respect to someone when you meet or talk to them.
Formal Greetings
When we don’t know people or when we are at work, we use formal greetings. For example:
- Hello.
- Pleased to meet you.
- It's a pleasure to meet you.
Informal Greetings
When we talk to our friends or people we already know, we don’t use formal greetings. Instead, we use informal greetings. For example:
- Hi
- What's up?
| Saying Hello | Level of Formality |
|---|---|
| Hi | Informal |
| Hello | Formal |
| Nice to meet you. | Neutral |
| How’s it going? | Informal |
| How are you? | Neutral |
| Good morning/afternoon/evening/night | Neutral |
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Saying Goodbye
When we are leaving people, we say goodbye to them. There are different ways to do this.
| Saying Goodbye | Level of formality |
|---|---|
| Bye | Informal |
| Goodbye | Formal |
| Talk to you later. | Informal |
| See you soon. | Informal |
| So long! | formal |
Introducing Yourself
When you meet new people, you introduce yourself to them. Here are some phrases you can use to introduce yourself:
- My name is .../I'm...
- Nice to meet you; I'm ...
- Let me introduce myself; I'm ...
Introducing Others
There are different ways to introduce someone to other people. Here are some phrases you can use to introduce others:
- This is….
- Everyone meet…
- This is my friend….
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