People use greetings in a variety of social contexts to meet others. Some examples shown include meeting at the start of class, visiting a restaurant, shopping at a store, starting a phone conversation, arriving at school, and meeting at a social event. Greetings help introduce people, make a good first impression, and start a conversation in a polite and friendly manner.

1. Meeting New People:

2. A: Hey there! I'm
excited to start the
class today.
B: Hi! Me too, it's
always nice to meet
new people. I'm
Sarah, by the way.
A: Nice to meet
you, Sarah. I'm Alex.
How's your day
been so far?
B: It's been good,
thanks for asking.
How about you?

3. Visiting a
Restaurant:

4. A: Good evening!
The ambiance here
is lovely.
Staff: Good evening!
Thank you, we try to
make it welcoming.
Do you have a
reservation?
A: No, we don't. Is
there a table
available for two?
Staff: Yes, of
course! Right this
way, please.

5. Shopping at a Store:

6. A: Hello! I'm just
browsing around for
some new clothes.
Salesperson: Hi there!
Sure, take your time.
Let me know if you
need any help finding
something specific.
"A: Thank you, I
will. Do you have
any new arrivals?"

7. Starting a Phone
Conversation:

8. A: Hello, is
this Susan?
B: Yes,
speaking.
Who's
calling?
A: Hi Susan, this is
Mark from the
neighborhood. How
have you been?
B: Oh, hi Mark! I've
been doing well, thank
you. How about you?

9. Arriving at School:

10. A: Good morning,
Mrs. Smith! How
was your weekend?

11. Teacher: Good
morning, A! My
weekend was great,
thank you for asking.
Did you have a good
weekend?

12. A: Yes, thank you. I
spent some time
with my family.

13. Meeting at a Social
Event:

14. Context: People
might use greetings
when attending a
social event like a
party or gathering.

15. Script:

16. A: Hey! It's so nice
to finally meet you
in person.

17. B: Hi there! Likewise,
I've heard a lot about
you. How's your day
going?

18. A: It's been good,
thanks! The
weather outside is
beautiful, isn't it?

19. B: Absolutely! Perfect
for this event.