Formal vs Informal Greetings

What is a formal way to greet someone?

• Good morning/afternoon/evening, [person's name].

• Hey, what's up?

• Morning, bro.

• Sup, dude?

Give an example of an informal greeting.

• Good morning

• Hey!

• Hello

• How do you do

When would you use a formal greeting?

• In professional or respectful settings.

• During a job interview

• Only when meeting friends

• When you want to be informal

Is it appropriate to use emojis in a professional email?

• Yes, it adds a personal touch

• No, emojis are unprofessional

• Maybe, it depends on the recipient

• Sometimes, if used sparingly

Why is it important to know the difference between formal and informal greetings?

• To waste time

• To establish appropriate communication based on context, culture, and relationship.

• To confuse the recipient

• To show off knowledge

Provide a scenario where a formal greeting would be more appropriate.

• Meeting a close friend for a casual hangout.

• Attending a family gathering.

• Meeting a potential employer for a job interview.

• Running into a neighbor while taking out the trash.

How can body language differ between formal and informal greetings?

• Body language in formal and informal greetings is identical.

• Body language in formal greetings is more casual and relaxed.

• Body language in formal greetings is more reserved and professional, while in informal greetings it is more relaxed and casual.

• Body language in informal greetings is more reserved and professional.

What cultural factors may influence the choice between formal and informal greetings?

• Weather, time of day, favorite color

• Gender, occupation, nationality

• Education level, shoe size, favorite food

• Age, social status, familiarity, and setting of the interaction.

What role does age play in determining whether to use a formal or informal greeting?

• Formal greetings are always preferred regardless of age

• Age has no impact on the choice of greeting

• Age influences the choice between formal and informal greetings.

• Informal greetings are always preferred regardless of age

Explain how technology has influenced the way people say goodbye in formal and informal settings.

• Formal goodbyes have become more casual due to technology

• Technology has no impact on saying goodbye

• Technology has changed formal goodbyes by introducing email signatures, video calls, and social media platforms for communication. Informal goodbyes have been affected by the use of emojis, abbreviations, and casual language in text messages and social media posts.

• Informal goodbyes are now only done through phone calls