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GREETINGS

Formal Greetings Informal Greetings

• Hello
• Hi
• Good morning
• Hey
• Good afternoon
• What’s up
• Good evening
• Nice to meet you
• It’s nice to meet you
• Pleased to meet you
• It’s a pleasure to meet you

Introductions
• My name is ______. (introducing yourself)
• This is ______. (introducing someone else)

Polite Questions Polite Answers

• How are you? • I’m great or I’m fine
• How are you doing? • I’m doing well
• How have you been? • I’ve been doing very well
• How’s your day going so far? • My day has been pretty good so far
• How’s it going? • Not too bad
• How are things? • Things are really good

GREETINGS 1

A: Hi, how are you doing?

B: I'm fine. How about yourself?

A: I'm pretty good. Thanks for asking.

B: No problem. So, how have you been?

A: I've been great. What about you?

B: I've been good. I'm in school right now.

A: What school do you go to?

B: I go to PCC.

A: Do you like it there?

B: It's okay. It's a really big campus.

A: Good luck with school.

B: Thank you very much.

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GREETINGS 2

A: How's it going?

B: I'm doing well. How about you?

A: Never better, thanks.

B: So, how have you been lately?

A: I've actually been pretty good. You?

B: I'm actually in school right now.

A: Which school do you attend?

B: I'm attending PCC right now.

A: Are you enjoying it there?

B: It's not bad. There are a lot of people there.

A: Good luck with that.

B: Thanks.

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GREETINGS 3

A: How are you doing today?

B: I'm doing great. What about you?

A: I'm absolutely lovely, thank you.

B: Everything's been good with you?

A: I haven't been better. How about yourself?

B: I started school recently.

A: Where are you going to school?

B: I'm going to PCC.

A: How do you like it so far?

B: I like it so far. My classes are pretty good right now.

A: I wish you luck.

B: Thanks a lot.

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GREETINGS IN BUSINESS

Proper etiquette is important in business greetings. Make sure to use polite language such
as "please" and "thank you". Appropriate titles and gestures should also be used. Shaking
hands is common in most English speaking countries. It is also important to smile.

Tips

• Introduce yourself with name and title.

• Shake hands.
• Express happiness to meet the other person.
• Give or accept directions.

Useful Phrases

• Please have a seat.

• Thanks for agreeing to meet with me.
• He'll be right with you.
• Can I offer you something to drink?
• My pleasure.

A: Hello. I'm Mia Conners.

B: Hi Mia. I'm David Sinclair, and this is my partner Gina Evans. (hold out hand to shake)

A: Nice to meet you Mr. Sinclair, Ms Evans. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me
today.

B: It's our pleasure. And please, call us David and Gina. Can I take your coat?

A: Thank you.

B: No problem. Please take a seat and we'll be right with you.

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GREETINGS IN THE CLASSROOM

It is polite to greet a new student that joins your class. Introductions immediately follow this
type of greeting.

Tips

• Say hello and exchange names.

• Exchange nationalities.
• Engage in one line of small talk (weather, surroundings, news).

Useful Phrases

• I'm from...(city or country)*

• I hear it's beautiful/hot/expensive there.
• How do you like it here?
• How long have you been here?
• *Learners often say "I come from..." instead of "I'm from...". Native speakers use "come
from" for things or animals, not people: The toys come from China. Milk comes from
cows.

A: Hello. I'm Sasha.

B: Hi Sasha. I'm Brent. (hold out hand to shake)

A: Nice to meet you Brent. Where are you from?

B: Chicago, Illinois. And you?

A: I'm from Australia. I live in a small town near Sydney.

B: Australia. Wow. I've always wanted to go there. How long have you been in Canada?

A: I just arrived this week. It's my first day of school.

B: Really? I think you'll love Vancouver. It's very beautiful here.

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