Greet people(informal)

Greeting people informally is found in conversation among friends.

Saying hello

Hey Jane!

Hi Jane!

Alright, Jane!

Alright, mate!

Asking someone how they are

How are you?

How you doing?

How you going?

How’s it going?

You alright?

Saying you are well

Good, thanks!

Fine, thanks!

Not bad, not bad!

Alright, thanks!

I’m OK!

Returning the question when someone has asked if you are well

And you?

How about you?

What about you?

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Greeting people(formal)

Greeting people formally is found in business, restaurant, etc where someone should be polite.

Greeting

Good morning + sir/madam/Mr.Jones/Mrs.Smith

Good afternoon + sir/madam/Mr.Jones/Mrs.Smith

Good evening + sir/madam/Mr.Jones/Mrs.Smith

Language in the programme

How are you?

It’s lovely to see you again!

It’s been a long time, hasn’t it?

How are things with you?

Examples of situations where you might use formal greetings

Working in the service industry, e.g. a restaurant, hotel, travel agent

Greeting someone older than you

At work, when speaking to your superiors

Meeting a VIP e.g. a politician

Being polite to someone you don’t know well

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