Greeting Guests

Provide an example of a dialogue for introductions between staff and guests.

• Staff: Hello, I’m Ms. Petronile. Guest: Hello, Ms. Petronile, I’m Laura. Guest: My name is John Grey. Staff: Nice to meet you Mr. Grey, I’m Mrs. Yaouba. Guest: I’m George Oyono. What's your name? Staff: My name is Robert, Robert Kenfack. It’s a pleasure to meet you Mr. Oyono. Guest: Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Frank Jeffers. Helen: I delighted to meet you Mr. Jeffers. My name is Helen Orasa.

• Staff: Hi there! I’m Mr. Smith. Guest: Nice to meet you, Mr. Smith. I’m Alice. Staff: What brings you here today?

• Staff: Good morning! I’m Ms. Johnson. Guest: Good morning, Ms. Johnson. I’m Tom. Staff: It’s great to see you, Tom!

• Staff: Welcome! I’m Mr. Brown. Guest: Hello, Mr. Brown. I’m Sarah. Staff: Pleasure to meet you, Sarah!

What are some formal expressions for greeting guests?

• Good morning (sir/ma'am), Good afternoon (sir/ma'am).

• Hello! How can I help you?

• Welcome to our establishment!

• Hey there! What's up?

List some less formal expressions for greeting guests.

• Hello

• Goodbye

• Thank you

• How's it going?

What are some ways to ask for the needs of a guest?

• How can I help you today ma’am (sir)?

• What can I do for you today?

• Can I get you a drink?

• Would you like to see the menu?

What is the purpose of the session on 'Greeting Guests'?

• To learn various expressions for greetings, introductions, and farewells.

• To practice cooking techniques for guest meals.

• To understand the history of hospitality.

• To explore different cultures' approaches to guest interactions.