What can you see in the pictures?

●People playing

●People greeting

●People dancing

Ways of greetings

Shake hand

Wave

- Bow slightly- Press palms together in a prayer like fashion

“Wai”

Bow

Bow (slightly )

kiss

Hug

Give high – five

Namaste

Greetings

Verbal • Hello/Hi• Long time no

see• Good morning• Nice to see you• My pleasure…………………..

Gestures• Shake hands• Hug• Kiss• Bow• High-five• Other gestures

• When passing• Before conversation• In the classroom• In the business• At the party or social event• In a friend’s home

How to greet?

GREETINGSSAYING HELLO

OR WELCOME

GREETINGS WHEN PASSING

• Smile • Say hello• A small wave

GREETINGS WHEN PASSING

USEFUL PHRASES:

GREETINGS WHEN PASSING

SLANG GREETINGS (CLOSE FRIENDS):Certain English speaking countries also have their

own popular form of "hello".

HowdyHiya

Whazzup?Yo

G'day (Australia)

GREETINGS BEFORE A CONVERSATION

• Hug • Men : a hand shake or a high-five

GREETINGS BEFORE A CONVERSATION

USEFUL PHRASES:

GREETINGS BEFORE A CONVERSATION

EXAMPLE:

GREETINGS IN THE CLASSROOM

Greet a new student : • Introductions (exchange names,nationalities• A small talk (weather, surroundings, news).

GREETINGS IN THE CLASSROOM

USEFUL PHRASES:

*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.

GREETINGS IN THE CLASSROOM

EXAMPLE:

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 not too hot and not too cold.

GREETINGS IN BUSINESS

• Proper etiquette• use polite language : "please" and "thank

you”• Use appropriate titles and gestures

Introduce yourself with name and title.• Shake hands.• Express happiness to meet the other

person.• Give or accept directions.

GREETINGS IN BUSINESS

USEFUL PHRASES:

GREETINGS IN BUSINESS

EXAMPLE:

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 and 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. I just have to take make a quick phone call.

GREETINGS AT A PARTY

"mingling“• Introduce yourself and start a conversation.• Talk about your relationship to the host.• Discuss one party related item (food, theme,

length of stay).

GREETINGS AT A PARTY

USEFUL PHRASES:

• Who are you here with?• How do you know Jane? (party host)• I don't think we've met.• Have you been here long?• Have you tried the cheese dip/dessert/punch?• Where did you get your costume?• The food looks great. I can't wait to try the dip.• I love your dress/shirt/hat. It really suits you. (looks good

on you)• These decorations are wonderful. I love the table

cloth/balloons/flowers.

GREETINGS AT A PARTY

EXAMPLE:

A: I don't think we've met. I'm Stacey. (hold out hand to shake)B: Hi Stacey. I'm Carl.A: Hi Carl. So, how do you know Jane?B: Oh, Jane and I used to work together at a coffee shop.A: Oh, you mean when you were working in Japan?B: That's right. And how do you know her?A: Actually, Jane is my cousin. Our moms are sisters.B: No way! You two don't look anything alike.

GREETINGS IN A FRIEND’S HOME

• greet other people (relatives/roommates) • Say hello and introduce yourself • Express happiness to meet the other person• Make small talk.

GREETINGS IN A FRIEND’S HOME

USEFUL PHRASES:

GREETINGS IN A FRIEND’S HOME

EXAMPLE:

A: Hi Mike. I've heard all about you. Jesse says you love to play guitar.B: Yes I do, Mrs. Simpson. Nice to meet you.A: We're glad to finally be able to meet you. Dinner will be ready in about twenty minutes.B: Is there anything I can do to help?A: No, everything is pretty much ready. We're just waiting on the roast. I hope you like roast beef.B: Yes, of course. Jesse tells me you are a fabulous cook.

Formal greetings Formal greetings Typical responses

good morning good afternoon good night (leave taking) good evening how are you? how is everything? how are things? how is your life? how do you do? (first meeting)

good morning good afternoon good night good evening I am pretty good, thanks I am just fine, thank you every thing is always fine I am very well how do you do?

The formal uses to express to the older people

Informal greetings Informal greetings Typical responses hello ! hi ! How are you doing? how is your going? what’s up? how’s life?

hello hi pretty good well I am ok fine, thanks not too bad

The informal commonly uses for friends only

The Dialogue Corner Doni : Good morning Mr. TomMr. Tom : Good morning Doni : How are today? Mr. Tom : I’m pretty good, thanksDoni : excuse me Mr. Tom, what

company do you work for?Mr. Tom : I work for Philips, what about you?Doni : I work for coca cola. What do you do?Mr. Tom : I see. I work in finance department Doni : ok Mr. Tom it’s pleasure to talk to you, see

you next timeMr. Tom : see you

The dialogue corner • John : Hi..Tom, how are you doing today?• Tom : pretty good thanks • John : is there any home work today? • Tom : yes, have you finished to do it? • John : yes I have • Tom : well…glad to see you• John : glad to see you too.

Greetings

• Don’t forget to make eye contact.• Face the person you are talking to.• Speak clearly.

“Good morning, _________”

“Good morning, _________. How are you today?”

“Hi,___________, I’m ___________. How are you?”

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