Greetings and Self-Introductions

Greetings and self-introductions help you start talks with people. They make you seem friendly and polite. This guide explains them in simple words.

 Why They Matter

Greetings break the ice. They show respect. Self-introductions tell others who you are. Good ones help you make friends or do business well. Bad ones can feel awkward.

 Types of Greetings and Replies

Greetings change by place and people. Here are common ones with replies.

 Formal Greetings (Like at Work)

These are polite and serious.

- Greeting: "Good morning." 

  Reply: "Good morning. How are you today?"

- Greeting: "Hello, Mr./Ms. [Last Name]." 

  Reply: "Hello, [Their Name]. Nice to meet you."

- Greeting: "How do you do?" (Old British way) 

  Reply: "How do you do?" (Say it back, then talk.)

Informal Greetings (Like with Friends)

These are fun and relaxed.

- Greeting: "Hey!" or "Hi!" 

  Reply: "Hey! What's up?" or "Hi! How's it going?"

- Greeting: "What's up?" 

  Reply: "Not much, you?" or "All good. How about you?"

- Greeting: "Yo!" (Very chill slang) 

  Reply: "Yo! Sup?" (Keep it easy.)

 Time Greetings

These match the time of day.

- Greeting: "Good afternoon." 

  Reply: "Good afternoon. How was your day?"

- Greeting: "Good evening." 

  Reply: "Good evening. Ready for dinner?"

- Greeting: "Good night." (When leaving) 

  Reply: "Good night. Sleep well."

 

 Self-Introductions: What to Say

After greeting and replying, tell about yourself. Keep it short. Say your name, job, and maybe one fun fact. Ask about them too.

How to do It?

1. Say your name.

2. Tell your job or why you're there.

3. Add a little about you (if it fits).

4. Ask them a question.

 

Examples;

- Formal: "I'm [Your Name], [Your Job] at [Company]. Nice to meet you. What do you do?"

- informal: "Hey, I'm [Your Name], just a [Hobby] fan. We met at [Place]. What's new?"

World Tips

Greetings differ by place. In some countries, bow or shake hands. Learn a bit to be kind. Smile and look at eyes to help.

 Easy Tips

- Match the mood: Be serious at work, fun with pals.

- Use body talk: Smile, wave if needed.

- Practice: Try with friends.

- Avoid mistakes: Don't talk too much. Be polite if unsure.

- Online: Start emails with "Hi [Name]" and a quick intro.