Understanding Greetings in English

What is a common informal greeting?

• Hi

• Hello there

• Greetings

• Salutations

How do you respond to 'How are you?'?

• I don't want to talk about it.

• I'm good, thank you!

• I'm not feeling well.

• It's none of your business.

Which of the following is a formal greeting?

• Good morning

• See you later

• What's up?

• Hello there

What is the appropriate response to 'Good morning'?

• Good morning

• Good night

• How are you?

• Hello

Name a cultural greeting from another country.

• Waving in the United Kingdom

• Handshaking in the United States

• Kissing on the cheek in France

• Bowing in Japan

Create a dialogue using an informal greeting.

• Greetings! How's life treating you?

• "Hey! How's it going?" "Not much, just chilling. You?"

• Hello! What are you doing?

• Hi there! What's up with you?

What is the difference between 'Hello' and 'Hi'?

• 'Hello' is used only in emails.

• 'Hello' is a slang term for greeting.

• 'Hi' is a greeting used in formal settings.

• 'Hello' is more formal; 'Hi' is casual.

How would you greet someone in a business meeting?

• Goodbye, [Name].

• Hey there!

• What's up, [Name]?

• Hello, [Name]. It's nice to meet you.

What is a common greeting in Japanese culture?

• Ogenki desu ka

• Konnichiwa

• Sayonara

• Arigato

Write a short dialogue that includes a formal greeting.

• A: Good morning, Mr. Smith. How do you do? B: Good morning, Ms. Johnson. I am well, thank you.

• Hello, how are you today?

• Hey there, what's up?

• Hi, nice to see you!