Formal or informal greetings
Greetings can be formal or informal, depending on who you are talking to. Here are some common ways to greet someone:
Hello!– Hello!
Used in any situation, both formal and informal.
Hi! – Hi!
More informal, used with friends and people you are close to.
Good morning! – Good morning!
Used in the morning, until 12pm.
Good afternoon! – Good afternoon!
Used after noon until early evening.
Good evening! – Good night!
Used at the end of the day, usually after 6pm.
Introductions:
When introducing yourself, it is important to include your name and, depending on the context, additional information. Here are some examples:
My name is [name]. – My name is [name].
Example: My name is John. – My name is John.
I am [profession/occupation]. – I am [profession].
Example: I am a teacher. – I am a teacher.
Asking about Others:
Now, to ask about someone, you can use simple sentences:
How are you? – How are you?
Answer: I’m fine, thank you! – I’m fine, thank you!
What’s your name? – What’s your name?
Example: My name is Sarah. – My name is Sarah.
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