Greetings - Social Language

Once you have been itroduced to someone, the next time you see that person it is important to greet them. We also greet people as we leave people.In english( as in all languages), there are different ways to greet people in formal and informal situations.

Formal Greetings: Arriving

Good morning/ afternoon/ evenings

Hello (name), How are you?

Good day Sir / Madam (very formal)

Informal Greeting: Arriving

Hi/ hello

how are you?

What´s up? (very informal)

How are you doing? ( very informal)

It´s important to know that the questions "How are you?" or "What´s up?" doesn´t necessary need a response. If you do respond, these phrases are generally expected:

Very well, Thank you. And you ( formal)

Fine/ great (informal)

Formal greetings: Departing

Good morning/ afternoon/ evening

It was a pleasure seeing you.

goodbye.

Note: after 8 pm- good night