Starting and Responding to Greetings

What is greeting?

• A greeting is a mathematical equation
• A greeting is a type of food dish
• A greeting is a way to start an interaction with someone

• A greeting is a formal letter or verbal communication

Greetings can be ______ or _________.

• Formal or informal

• Happy or sad

• Goodbye or hello

• Thank you and you're welcome

Which of these is an example of a formal greeting?

• Howdy
• Hey
• What's up

• Good morning

Which of these is an example of an informal greeting?

• 'Hey!'
• Greetings!
• Good morning!
• Hello!

When we are greeting someone we haven't met before, what should we include in the greeting?

• Our age

• Our address

• Our name

• Our favorite color

What is a greeting you would use with someone you are meeting for the first time?

• Hello! My name is Jennifer. Nice to meet you!

• Hello! Nice to meet you!

• Please leave me alone.

• Goodbye!

Why do we include our name when we are introducing ourselves to someone for the first time?

• To confuse the other person
• To show off our handwriting skills
• To test if the other person can remember names
• So the other person knows what to call us.

If you prefer to go by a name other than your first name, should you let people know that when you are introducing yourself?

• Yes

• No

When someone greets us, we should...

• Ignore them

• Say goodbye

• Greet them back

• Leave

When someone introduces themselves to you, what should you do next?

• Ask for their personal information
• Walk away without saying anything
• Introduce yourself in return.
• Ignore them completely