Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

Informal greetings

Let’s start with informal greetings. Here is how you can say hello:

Hello!

(A universal greeting that works for every conversation.)

Hi!

(A neutral and friendly greeting.)

Hey!

(An informal and relaxed greeting.)

Greetings!

(This is quite formal and rare these days, but could be used humorously among friends.)

Formal greetings

For a more formal way to greet someone, use the model “good + [time of day]”:

Good morning!

(Reserved for any time before noon.)

Good afternoon!

(Typically used between noon and 5-6 p.m.)

Good evening!

(Any time after 6 p.m.)

Remember that “good night” normally means that you are saying goodbye. It is also commonly used right before going to bed.

Introductions

What if you have never met the person you are talking to before? Then, after greeting them, it would be polite to introduce yourself and ask for their name. Here’s how:

My name is _____. What’s your name?

(This is simple, neutral and always works well!)

If you met somebody once before, but you do not remember their name, you can say this:

I’m sorry, I don’t remember your name. You are…?

(This is a bit more informal.)

If you want to introduce a person to someone else, you can simply say:

Please meet + [name]

Please meet my friend Tom!

(Formal introduction)

This is + [name]

This is Tom!

(Common introduction)

Now that you have introduced yourself, use one of the phrases below to respond to someone’s introduction.

Nice to meet you!

(The most common)

Pleased to meet you!

(Simple and polite)

It’s a pleasure!

(Informal, but nice)

Answer 2

Answer:

Most conversations in English, and in many languages around the world, begin with a greeting. In English you’ll find formal and informal greetings that can be used in various situations.

Hello

It’s a pleasure to meet you

Good morning/afternoon/evening

Some informal greetings:

Generally when people start a conversation in English with someone they know it’s polite to enquire about how the other person is.

• How’s it going?
• Hi, how are you?
• How’s your day going?
• Having a busy day?
• How’s life?
• How’s everything?