ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER

“EXPRESSING GREETINGS AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF”

Lecturer : Gumarpi Rahis Pasaribu, M.Pd

Arranged by: Group I

Class: Public Health Science - 3/ Semester 1

Amanda Putri Harsana (0801221045)

Dyva Patricia Siahaan (0801221033)

Miranda Aqhirunnisa (0801222220)

PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE

FACULTY OF PUBLIC HEALTH

NORTH SUMATERA STATE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY

2022
 PREFACE

In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate and Most Merciful. We

express our gratitude to Allah, for whose mercy and grace we were able to
complete this paper in order to fulfill the group assignment for the English course,
with the title: Expressing Greetings & Introduce Yourself .

On this occasion, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the

English lecturers who have given us assignments. We would also like to thank
those who helped in the preparation of this paper.

Our paper is far from perfect. And this is a good step away from the actual
study. Therefore, due to our limited time and ability, we always hope for
constructive criticism and suggestions, hopefully this paper can be useful for me
in particular and for other interested parties in general.

Medan, 19 September 2022

Group One
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE......................................................................................................I

TABLE OF CONTENTS..............................................................................II

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background…………………………………………………………….1

1.2 Problem Formulation...............................................................................1

1.3 Objectives................................................................................................2

CHAPTER II DISCUSSION

2.1 Definition of Expressing Greetings.........................................................3

2.2 Examples of Expressing Greetings .........................................................4

2.3 Types of Expressing Greetings................................................................5

2.4 Purpose of Expressing Greetings.............................................................6

2.5 Definition of Introduced .........................................................................7

2.6 Examples of Introduce ............................................................................8

2.7 Type of Introduce....................................................................................9

2.8 Purpose of Introduce...............................................................................10

CHAPTER III CLOSING

3.1 Conclusion................................................................................................11

REFERENCES
 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background Of Study

When we meet someone and want to talk, we don't get to the point. We
will greet them first to show courtesy and friendliness. The greeting is usually
followed by small talk to lighten the mood. People who know each other and
see each other every day do not shake hands. However, for those who know
each other, but haven't seen each other for a long time, greetings become
enthusiastic and sometimes accompanied by gestures, such as shaking hands
between men and men, hugging between men and women, or kissing the
cheeks between women and men, woman.

In greeting, when meeting someone we have not known before, we need to

introduce ourselves to show politeness and friendliness. Moreover, it may feel
awkward when we chat and talk about something without introducing
ourselves to the person we are talking to. The person will feel uncomfortable.
That is why, after greeting, we need to introduce ourselves by name before
continuing the conversation.

In introducing ourselves, we must remember that English culture is not the

same as Indonesian culture.In Indonesia, it's common when we hear someone
talk about their family, son, or even a story when we meet someone on the bus
or train. We share personal information freely. However, in English culture,
we only need to introduce our name stating our age, religion, political opinion,
marital status, size of our opinion, or family because the information is
considered private, unless the information is absolutely necessary.
1.2 Formulation of the problem

Problem Formulation Based on the background of the problem, it can be

formulated a subject matter which is then arranged in the form of questions as
follows:

What are expression greetings?

What is meant by introducing yourself?

What are some examples of expression greetings?

What is the purpose of introducing yourself?

What are the types of expression greetings & introduce yourself?

1.3 Objectives

The aims of this paper are as follows:

To fulfill the value of the Introductory English course assignment.

To add insight about Expression Greetings & Introduce Yourself.

To know the concepts of Expression Greetings & Introduce Yourself.

To find examples in everyday life about Expression Greetings & Introduce

Yourself.
 CHAPTER II

DISCUSSION

2.1 Definition Expressing Greetings

Expressing greeting is an Expression that we use when greeting or

greeting someone. This expression is usually used when we meet other people.
In addition, this expression can also be used to start a conversation.

2.2 Example of Greeting in English and its Response

Example of Greeting in English and its Response:

Informal Use

1
Yuniar Bestiana, S.Pd. , Machis Achyani, S.Pd, Big Book Bahasa Inggris SMP Kelas 1, 2, & 3.
(Cmedia: Jakarta Selatan, PT Kawah Media, 2015), 1.
Example of Conversational Speech
Example dialog greetings 1: 8 a.m o’clock

Lastri: “Good morning, Santi”

Santi: “Good morning Lastri, how are you today?”

Lastri: “I’m fine, thanks. Santi, have you

seen Raisa?” Santi: “No I haven’t. Why
don’t you ask Diana?” Lastri: “Oh, okay.
Thank you, Santi, have a good day”
Santi: “See you later”.

Example dialog greetings 2: 1 p.m o’clock

Isyana: “Good afternoon Mrs. Lori”

Mrs. Anggun: “Good afternoon Isyana, can I help you?”
Isyana: “Have you seen Raisa today?”
Mrs. Anggun: “No I haven’t. Her mom told me that Raisa got a fever and needs to
rest” 2
Isyana: “Really? I didn’t know that. I think I’m going to visit her after the school”
Mrs. Anggun: “That’s good. Send her my regards. I’m sorry I could not
visit her” Isyana: “I’ll send her your regards, Mrs. Anggun. Thank you
for telling me. See you later” Mrs. Anggun: “Take care, Isyana”
Isyana: “Thank you, Mrs. Anggun”.

Example dialog greetings 3: 8 p.m o’clock

2
Ibid, 1
Dian: “Good evening, Raisa”
Raisa: “Hi Dian, I never thought you would come to see me”
Dian: “Mrs. Lori told me that you got a fever. Are you okay?”
Raisa: “I’m getting better anyway”
Dian: “Actually, I made some chicken soup for you”
Raisa: “Wow, thank you very much. You are really my best friend”
Dian: “You’re welcome. By the way, Mrs. Lori sends her regards for you”
Raisa: “I hope I can go to school as soon as possible”
Dian: “Well, I think I have to go home now. It is getting late”
Raisa: “Okay then, thank you Dian. You just made
my day” Dian: “My pleasure. See you at school
Raisa, good night” Raisa: “Good night, Dian”. 3

2.3 Type Expressing of Greetings

Generally, expressions for greetings are divided into 3 types, namely timed-
based greetings, formal greetings, and informal greetings.

1. Time-based Greetings
This type of expression of greeting is used based on the time when 2 people
meet and have conversational interactions.

Example 1:

Sandi: “Good
morning, Agnes”.
Agnes: “Good
morning”.

Example 2:

Budi: “Good
afternoon, Sandi”.

3
Ibid, 1.
 Sandi: “Good
afternoon”.

Another Example:

Sandi: “So, have you finished with your task?”

Ratna: “Yes. Thank you for your help.”
Sandi: “You’re welcome. So, I’ll see you again tomorrow. Good
night, Ratna.” Ratna: “Good night.”

From this example, Sandi and Ratna will not meet again until the next day. So
use the expression "good night" instead of "good bye".

2. Formal Greetings
When we meet someone for the first time, we usually say "How do you do".

Example:

Slamet: “Hey Rudi, I want you to meet my friend, Salam.”

Rudi: “How do you do, Salam.” 4
Salam: “How do you do too.”
From this example, we can see that Rudi uses the expression “how do you do”
when greeting Salam which he has never met before. In addition to "how do
you do" again, we can also use "nice to meet you" or "please to meet you" for
people we are meeting for the first time. The most commonly used formal
greeting expression is "how are you". This expression is used when people
meet at any time, whether they meet every day or who rarely see each other.
Here's an example.

Example:

Anto: “Good morning, Radit.”

Radit: “Good morning, Anto.”
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Sultan, Arni Arsyad. “Salam Bahasa Inggris dan Bahasa Indonesia sebagai Adjacency Pairs: A
Pragmatic Study.” Jurnal Bahasa Inggris dan Sastra 7.1 (2020): 36-48.
 Anto: “How are you today?”
Radit: “Well, not really well. I couldn’t sleep last night. I
have a toothache now.”

Anto: “Oh, I am really sorry to hear that.”

Example:

Susi: “Hey … April? Is that you?”

April: “Hi … mmh … Susi? Wow it’s been a long time.”
Susi: “Yes, it’s me. How are
you, friend?” April: “I’m fine,
thank you. How about you?”
Susi:“Very well, thanks”.

From example 1, we can see that Anto and Radit are friends who meet every
day. 5

Anto asked how Radit was doing by using the expression "how are you today".
While in the second example, Susi and April are 2 friends who have only
recently met again.

The response to the greeting expression "How are you" is adjusted to the
conditions or circumstances of the other person. The following are commonly
used to respond.

• I am fine, thank you

• Very well, thank you/ thanks
• Not bad
• I am not really well
• I’m good
• You can also use the expression “how are you” “how are you”.

5
Ibid, 36-48.
 3. Informal Greetings

Informal greetings are greeting expressions that are commonly used for
people who are close to us such as family and close friends. This
expression is usually used by young people with each other.

The following are examples of informal greeting expressions:

• Hi
• Hello
• What’s up?
• How’s life?
• How is it going?
• How is it going?
• The answers to this type of informal expression are quite varied. 6
• Phrases like “hi” or “hello”, the response is usually the same.
While other expressions can use the response as in the greetings
expression form. For example, “I am fine”, “Fine, thank you”. 7

2.4 Purpose of Expressing Greetings

Destination Expressions of Greetings
used when greeting or greeting someone. This expression is usually used when
we meet other people. In addition, this expression can also be used to start a
conversation.8

2.1 Ways to Introduce Yourself

First impressions are an important element of commu nication among people.
To know the correct way of intro ducing yourself to others is the key of
having a good first impression. In English, there are different ways to
6
Ibid, 36-48.
7
Ibid, 36-48.
8
Yuniar Bestiana, S.Pd. , Machis Achyani, S.Pd, Big Book Bahasa Inggris SMP Kelas 1, 2, & 3.
(Cmedia: Jakarta Selatan, PT Kawah Media, 2015), 1.
9
Raman, Preeti, Dina Soliman, dan Jim Hewitt. “Silahkan Perkenalkan Diri Anda: Menggali
Identitas Mahasiswa di Ruang Online Akademik.” Masyarakat Internasional Ilmu Pembelajaran,
2021
 introduce and to greet people in in formal as well as informal situations. The
response you give should have the same level of formality as the introduction,
whether it is formal or informal.

First thing to do is to greet the person when you meet or leave them. Then,
introduce yourself you haven't known them. A good communication is about
giving the good attention and the proper response to the others. If you follow
the correct order, you will leave a good first impression on others.9

2.2 Examples of Introduce

Puji: Hello, my name is Puji Haryanto. You may call me Har. I was born in
Purwokerto, Central Java, at September 4th, 1992. I am now 28 years old. How
about you?
Desy: Hi, Har. My name is Desy Riskawati. You may call me Desy I was born
in Yogyakarta, at December 11th, 1993. I am now 27 years old. Please to meet
you.
A conversation will consist of three parts: greetings, pre closing, and leave
taking. Each parts has its own functions and expressions. Here are some
examples.

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2.7 Type of Introduce Yourself

1. Introduce yourself with new friends

Meeting new people will definitely become new friends for us. Therefore, it is
necessary to get acquainted well such as:
Hi, how are you? My name is Kiki. I want to be your friend. Nice to meet you!

2. Introduce yourself in class

How to introduce yourself in class usually includes your name, nickname,
origin, and hobbies.
Here's an example:
Hi, let me introduce myself. My name is Sofia. You can call me Sofi or Fia. I
was born in Lembang, Bandung. Now, I live in Jakarta and study here. My
hobby is reading books and writing poems. If you want to read my poems, you
can visit my blog on XXX.com. Thank you for your attention.

3. Introduce yourself as a student self introduction in english

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Hardini, Sri, dan Reinjaya Sitohang. “Penggunaan Bahasa sebagai komunikasi social budaya.”
Jurnal Littera: Fakultas Sastra Darma Agung 1.2 (2019): 238-249.
 Self-introduction as a student can mention where the college is and what
majors are taken.
Good morning, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Bianca and I'm
from Makassar. I'm a college student at XXX University, majoring in Biology.
Since high school, I've always loved biology and anything about the
ecosystem. So here I am, studying biological science.
Usually, I spend my time doing research about fungi, and various kinds of
plants. My dream is to be a scientist. Nice to meet you!

4. Introduce yourself in English for the interview

When called for an interview, the first question is to introduce yourself, so
how to introduce yourself for an interview is as follows:
Good afternoon! My name is Dhea. I am 23 years old. I'm a fresh graduate. I
got my bachelor's degree in Communication Science at XXX University. I
applied for this vacancy as journalist because I believe that my skillset meets
the requirement you need for this position. Thank you in advance for inviting
me to this interview!

5. Introduce yourself for the presentation

When presenting something, we also need to introduce ourselves so that the
audience can know who the speaker is. Hi everyone! I would like to introduce
myself. My name is Greeta. My nickname is Grit. 11

I am from Bali, but now I live in Jakarta. I'm a volunteer in an environmental

project. I was interested in this project because they have a big campaign
going on. This project is about spreading awareness to save the environment
for future generations. In this occasion, I would like to show you our research
about environmental conditions in Ciliwung river.

11
Emer Gilmartin , Brendan Spillane,Maria O'Reilly,Ketong Su, Christian Saam, Benjamin R
Cowan, Nick Campbell, Vincent Wade (2017) . Dialog acts in greeting and leavetaking in social
talk : Glasgow UK : Trinity College Dublin
 2.8 Purpose of introducing yourself
To introduce oneself to people so that they get to know each other. To develop
awareness of oneself and at the same time to develop the ability to present
oneself without disturbing the existence of others.12

CHAPTER III

FINAL

3.1 Conclusion

Expressing Gretings is the use of greeting expressions in English is always

adjusted to the time when meeting other people. If you want to use informal
greetings, pay attention to the person you are talking to.
12
Hartatya Novika dan Dewi Rosaria. Mengajarkan Self Introduction Dengan Menggunakan
Metode Permainan : Kalimantan : Universitas Islam Kalimantan MAB, (2017)
 Self introduction or Introduce Yourself is a form of expression and expression
used by individuals to introduce themselves.

REFERENCES

Emer Gilmartin , Brendan Spillane,Maria O'Reilly,Ketong Su, Christian Saam,

Benjamin R Cowan, Nick Campbell, Vincent Wade (2017) . Dialog acts
in greeting and leavetaking in social talk : Glasgow UK : Trinity College
Dublin

Hardini, Sri, dan Reinjaya Sitohang. “Penggunaan Bahasa sebagai komunikasi

social budaya.” Jurnal Littera: Fakultas Sastra Darma Agung 1.2 (2019):
238-249.
Hartatya Novika dan Dewi Rosaria (2017) . Mengajarkan Self Introduction
Dengan Menggunakan Metode Permainan : Kalimantan : Universitas
Islam Kalimantan MAB
Raman, Preeti, Dina Soliman, dan Jim Hewitt. “Silahkan Perkenalkan Diri Anda:
Menggali Identitas Mahasiswa di Ruang Online Akademik.” Masyarakat
Internasional Ilmu Pembelajaran, 2021
Sultan, Arni Arsyad. “Salam Bahasa Inggris dan Bahasa Indonesia sebagai
Adjacency Pairs: A Pragmatic Study.” Jurnal Bahasa Inggris dan Sastra
7.1 (2020): 36-48.
Yuniar Bestiana, S.Pd. , Machis Achyani, S.Pd, Big Book Bahasa Inggris SMP
Kelas 1, 2, & 3. (Cmedia: Jakarta Selatan, PT Kawah Media, 2015)