How to greet people

Greeting people is an everyday occurrence and is an important skill to master. Here are some tips on how to greet the people you meet in a sincere and open way.

 

1.The polite way of greeting somebody you have just been introduced to is to say, "Good morning/evening.” 

 “It is nice to meet you."

Glad to meet you.

Pleased to meet you.

 

2.When people meet they usually exchange greetings. Ask, "How are you?"or “How are you doing?” This helps break the ice, and gives them an opportunity to greet you as well. The response will be like “Fine./ Pretty well. /Just so-so./ Not very well/ Don’t mention it.” 

Let’s listen to the following conversation.

Harry: Hi Karen.

Karen: Hello, Harry. How are you doing?

Harry: I’m very well, thanks. How about you?

Karen: Oh, I’m not bad, thank you.

 

3. To continue the conversation, you can also make small talk about the weather, hobbies, how far you have traveled, where a good spot for lunch might be, and other topics of general interest. Don't try to impress. Simply be affable, personable, and approachable. Keep it simple.

 

4. “ How do you do? “ is a quite formal way of greeting. In everyday life, people seldom use it.

 

How to introduce yourself

1. Exchange names. If the introduction is formal, say "Hello, I'm Stephan Brown[first name][last name]." If it's informal, say "Hi, I'm Stephan [first name].” Immediately after you've stated your name, ask for the other person's name by saying "What’s your name?" in a pleasant tone. When you learn the other person's name, repeat it by saying "It's a pleasure to meet you, Michel." or "Nice to meet you, Caroline."

2.Ask questions. It’s important to show interest in the other person. Ask where she is from, what she does for a living, or ask about any common bonds you may have. Ask about what she loves to do and the passions she has in life. Show that you are engaged and interested in what she has to say.

You may tell a little bit of your background in order to engage conversation and share about yourself.

 

Talking about your major like this:

· I major in computer science.

· I’m a math student.

· I study bioengineering.

Talking about your interests in the following way:

I enjoy going to the movies.

I like reading comic books.

I like traveling.

When I’m not studying I like …

In my free time I usually …

When I have free time, I

 

Telling someone what is your major or that you love rock climbing is appropriate and may lead to more conversation topics. 

Attention！Don’t take the opportunity to talk only about yourself. You will come across as selfish or uninteresting .

So remember to ask about interests:

What do you do for fun?

 Do you like traveling?

 What kind of movies do you like?

 Do you like any other sports?

 

Eg:

Mariana ：Hi. My name is Mariana.

Danny：    I’m in apartment 201.

Mariana： Hi, Mariana. I’m Danny. I’m in 302.

 Danny：  It’s nice to meet you.                   

Mariana： Nice to meet you, too.

Danny：  So, are you a student, Mariana?

Mariana： Yeah, I study music at NYU.

Danny：   That’s interesting.

Mariana： What do you do, Danny?

Danny：    I’m a student at Hunter College. I also work in an art gallery.

 

How to say goodbye

Knowing how and when to say goodbye is often difficult, even in informal situations. But learning to say goodbye eloquently, tactfully, and appropriately is a skill that will help you maintain your relationships and let people know you care. It's also easier than it seems sometimes.

1. Leave when you want. If you're ready to go home, or ready for ending the conversation, you can say, "Well, I'll be going. Bye!"

2. Make plans to see each other again. Even saying, "See you at school tomorrow," or "Can't wait to see you again at Christmas" keeps the goodbye light and focused forward. If you haven't already made plans, use it as an opportunity to make them. Even saying, "See you soon" suggests just that.