9. Greetings - Social Language
Informal Greetings: Arriving Informal Greetings: Departing
Goodbye / Bye.
Hi / Hello See you (later).
How are you? Later. (very informal)
What's up? (very informal)
How are you doing? (very informal)
It's important to note that the questions
"How are you?" or "What's up?" don't
need a response. If you do respond,
these phrases are generally expected:
Very well, thank you. And you? (formal)
Fine / Great (informal)
10. Formal Greetings: Arriving Formal Greetings: Departing
Good morning / afternoon / evening. Good morning / afternoon / evening.
Hello (name), how are you? It was a pleasure seeing you.
Good day Sir / Madam. (very formal) Goodbye.
Note: After 8 p.m. - Good night.