3. “Greeting”
Greetings in the form of greeting in the
form of words or phrases used to
introduce oneself or to greet others.
Very diverse forms of greeting like “Hi/
Hello” is used when meeting someone. “How
are you?” used to express one’s attention to
ask for news.
Good morning/ afternoon/ evening/
night used to be congratulated in
respect of time. “Happy birthday” is
used for greeting associated with a
particular event.
4. Some words/ phrases in English that
can be used in greeting are the
following:
Formal Greetings Responses
- Good morning.
- Good afternoon.
- Good evening.
- Hello, how are you?
- Hello.
- Hello, good
afternoon.
- Good evening.
- I’m fine. Thank you.
- Very well, thank you.
5. Informal Greetings Responses
- Hi, how’s life?
- What’s news?
- How’s Everything?
- How’s business?
- Good to see you.
- Terrific. And you?
- Just fine, thanks.
- Great, thanks.
- Pretty well. What about you?
6. “Leave Taking”
Leave Taking usually used if
we part with someone we
know.
Leave taking can be divided
into:
A.Formal Leaving
B. Informal Leaving
7. LEAVE TAKING RESPONSES
Good bye Take care
See you tomorrow See you
See you next week See you
See you later See you
Sorry, I have to go now Never mind, see you
I’ll talk to you later Sure, see you later
It’s been nice talking to
you
So long
I think I must be going
now
Bye
Let’s hope we meet again
soon
See you
A. Formal Leaving
Used for formal situation.
Example:
8. LEAVE TAKING RESPONSES
So long for now Bye now
Be seeing you Be seeing you too
Have a nice day Thanks and you too
Have a good trip Thanks
Give my regard to your
parents
Sure, I will
Take care of your self I will
Be careful, please Sure, I am and you too
B. Informal Leaving
Used for relax situation.
Example:
9. Example Dialog About Greeting and
Leave Taking
Rose : Hi, Anne!
Anne : Hello, Rose! How’s your doing?
Rose : Really great!
Anne : Wow! You look so happy. What’s the matter?
Rose : Tomorrow is my birthday and my dad will have my party
held in Four Season Hotel.
Anne : That’s really amazing! Happy birthday Rose.
Rose : Thanks. Please come to my party at 7 p.m.
Anne : O.K. See you tomorrow.
Rose : See you.