Sunday, January 17, 2016

Greeting (memberi salam)


Greeting (memberi salam)


Greetings
Language in the programme


Good
morning
sir
madam
Mr Jones
Mrs Smith
How are you?
It's lovely to see you again!
It's been a long time, hasn't it?
How are things with you?
afternoon
evening

Examples of situations where you might use formal greetings
Working in the service industry, e.g. a restaurant, hotel, travel agent
Greeting someone older than you
At work, when speaking to your superiors
Meeting a VIP e.g. a politician
Being polite to someone you don't know very well

Expressions
Functions
·         Good morning/afternoon/evening.
(formal)
·         Hi!/Hello! (informal)
·         Greeting someone
·         How are you, Den?
·         How are you doing
·         Asking how someone is
·         I’m fi ne, thanks.
·         Very well, thanks.
·         Not so bad, thanks.
·         Saying how you are
·         See you.
·         Good bye.
·         Bye.
·         See you soon /later /tomorrow.
·         Saying good bye

Exercises:
Complete the dialogues below with correct
expressions.
1)   Arnys            : …
Ruben           : Very well, thank you.
2)   Ayu               : Good evening.
Denias : …
3)   Andi              : How are you doing?
Retno            : …
4)   Adib              : See you tomorrow.
Virga             : …
5)   Anita             : Hi!
Marcell : …
Cultural Tips
Meeting and Greeting in Australia
• Shake hands with everyone present upon meeting and before leaving.
Allow women to offer their hands fi rst.
• Women generally do not shake hands with other women.
• Use titles, Mr, Mrs, and Miss when fi rst introduced.