Greeting (memberi salam)
Greetings
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Language in the programme
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Good |
morning
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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
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evening
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Examples
of situations where you might use formal greetings
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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
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Functions
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Good morning/afternoon/evening.
(formal)
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Hi!/Hello!
(informal)
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Greeting
someone
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How are you,
Den?
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How are you
doing
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Asking how
someone is
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I’m fi ne,
thanks.
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Very well,
thanks.
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Not so bad,
thanks.
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Saying how you
are
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See you.
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Good bye.
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Bye.
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See you soon
/later /tomorrow.
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Saying good
bye
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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.
