Using the word greetings

Есть много способов поздороваться на английском. На бегу бросить «hello» знакомому, завязать беседу на вечеринке, встретить старого друга после долгой разлуки, представиться деловому партнеру. В каждой ситуации есть свои нюансы, и ниже мы рассмотрим их подробнее.

Универсальные приветствия

Hello!	Здравствуйте! / Привет!
Good morning!	Доброе утро!
Good afternoon!	Добрый день!
Goog evening!	Добрый вечер!

Это фразы, которые можно употреблять и по отношению к знакомым, и к тем, кого вы видите впервые.

Заметьте, что «Good day» в Британии чаще используется в качестве прощания (достаточно официального) и переводится как «Всего доброго». «Good night» означает «Спокойной ночи» и также употребляется при прощании.

Приветствия на ходу

Поздороваться с человеком, которого вы знаете — простое проявление вежливости. Однако остановиться и поговорить не всегда есть время.

Если вы спешите, не обязательно прерывать свои дела, но не забудьте улыбнуться, когда здороваетесь. Можно при этом помахать рукой. Иногда вы встречаете одного человека несколько раз за день.

В этом случае можно снова поздороваться («hello again») или просто улыбнуться.

Дружеские приветствия

Если вы хорошо знаете человека, можно сказать ему:

Hi!	Привет!
Hey, …!	Привет, !
How’s it going?	Как поживаешь?

Подростки и молодежь, а также просто близкие друзья между собой часто пользуются сленгом.

• Howdy!
• Hiya!
• What’s up?
• Yo!
• G’day (Australia)!

Приветствия после долгой разлуки

Британцы ценят личное пространство и не любят публичных проявлений чувств. Однако близкие друзья вполне могут обняться при встрече, особенно если долго не виделись. Мужчины иногда пожимают друг другу руки. При этом можно сказать:

Nice to see you.	Рад тебя видеть.
Long time no see.	Давно не виделись. / Сколько лет, сколько зим.
I haven’t seen you in a while.	Давненько не виделись.
What have you been up to?	Чем ты занимался все это время?
How are things?	Как жизнь?
What’s new?	Что нового?

Деловые приветствия

На деловых встречах важно соблюдать этикет. Улыбайтесь и не забывайте использовать вежливые слова, такие, как «please» и «thank you». Используйте соответствующие обращения: к мужчинам — Mister, к женщинам все чаще употребляется Ms (читается: [miz]), независимо от семейного положения. (Mrs и Miss по-прежнему употребимы, если женщина сама вам так представилась.)

Рукопожатие распространено в большинстве англоязычных стран. При знакомстве представьтесь полным именем и назовите должность, например: Hello, I’m William Jones, sales manager.

Для продолжения разговора можно употребить следующие фразы:

Please have a seat.	Присаживайтесь, пожалуйста.
Thanks for agreeing to meet with me.	Спасибо, что согласились со мной встретиться.
Can I offer you something to drink?	Могу я предложить вам что-нибудь выпить?
My pleasure.	С удовольствием (в ответ на предыдущий вопрос).

Приветствия на вечеринке

На приеме или вечеринке считается вежливым поздороваться со многими людьми. После того, как вы поздороваетесь с хозяевами и друзьями, познакомьтесь с теми, кого не знаете. Представьтесь и завяжите беседу. Упомяните, откуда вы знаете хозяев. Обсудите что-то, имеющее отношение к вечеринке (угощение, музыку, оформление). Для поддержания разговора подойдут следующие вопросы:

Who are you here with?	С кем вы пришли?
How do you know ?	Откуда вы знаете (хозяев дома)?
I don’t think we’ve met.	Кажется, мы не знакомы.
Have you been here long?	Вы здесь уже давно?
Have you tried the dessert/punch?	Вы пробовали десерт/пунш?
The food looks great. I can’t wait to try the dessert.	Еда выглядит замечательно. Мне не терпится попробовать десерт.
I love your dress/shirt/hat. It really suits you.	Мне нравится ваше платье/рубашка/шляпка. Оно (она) вам очень идет.
These decorations are wonderful. I love the flowers/balloons/table cloth.	Эти украшения чудесны. Мне нравятся эти цветы/шары/скатерти.

Приветствия в гостях

Если вы пришли в гости к другу, поздоровайтесь с другими людьми, находящимися в доме. Представьтесь тем, кого не знаете. Используйте следующие фразы:

You can call me .	Можете звать меня .
Thanks for having me.	Спасибо, что пригласили меня.
I’ve heard so much about you.	Я очень много о вас слышал.
It’s nice to put a face to a name.	Рад наконец-то увидеть вас лично.
You have a beautiful house.	У вас очень красивый дом.

Теперь, когда вы ознакомились с основными приветственными фразами на английском языке, время прослушать их в исполнении истинных английских леди и джентльменов: 

Теперь вы знаете, как поприветствовать человека в любой ситауции: на улице и в дружеской обстановке, на деловой встрече и вечеринке. А какие формы приветствия предпочитаете вы?

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Источник: https://skyeng.ru/articles/vse-privetstviya-v-anglijskom-yazyke

Английские приветствия — фразы для приветствия на английском языке

О, привет! Вы наверняка уже в курсе про «Hello» и «How are you?», right?

Тем не менее, англичане не всегда здороваются таким способом. Они, к вашему сведению, также используют много других английских приветствий для выражения разных эмоций. Вы можете использовать такие английские приветствия, чтобы звучать более естественно, для выражения своих мыслей еще яснее и точнее.

Пройдите тему в онлайн тренажере: 

• Приветствия на английском часть 1
• Приветствия на английском часть 2

Давайте же узнаем как использоваться некоторыми простыми формальными и неформальными английскими приветствиями, а также забавным сленгом, который люди во всем мире используют для приветствия друг друга. Take a look!

Вы, небось, подумали уже, а зачем вообще мне знать как сказать по-английски «Здравствуйте»? Может быть удобнее пользоваться своими родными? Может вы думаете, что всем и так будет понятно, что вы имеете в виду?

Да, возможно, так и есть. В мире, который постепенно становится одной большой деревней, приветствия превращаются в обычное явление во всех странах. Хотя бы пару приветствий на других языках, мы уверены, вы знаете. И в какой бы англоязычной стране вы не очутились, вы наверняка сможете обойтись, используя приветствия не на английском языке.

Но как же пословица «When in Rome, do as the Romans do?» – В чужой монастырь со своим уставом не ходят. Может быть следует придерживаться правил? 

На самом деле есть десятки приветствий для использования, и их слишком много, чтобы перечислить в одной статье. Зачем одному языку так много разных приветствий?

Во–первых, англичане не любят повторяться. Они скорее бы придумали кучу способов передать одно сообщение, чем допустили бы возможность повторения того, что уже было сказано кем–то еще. Если один сказал «Hello!», другой, вероятно, захочет ответить уже другой фразой.

Однако, более важным, чем этот страх дублирования, является то, что разные обстоятельства требуют разного уровня формальности. Вы бы не стали приветствовать потенциального работодателя в той же манере, в которой здороваетесь с друзьями, не так ли? Конечно, если вы действительно заинтересованы в получении должности, то не только составите английское CV, но и будете тактичны в обращениях.

Сперва все может казаться довольно запутанным, но со временем вы точно поймете, что использовать в каких ситуациях и как.

Итак, давайте рассмотрим приветствия на английском языке, которые вы можете смело использовать в формальных, неформальных или случайных ситуациях. M’kay?

Источник: https://www.EnglishDom.com/blog/privetstviya-na-anglijskom/

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Согласитесь, было бы неуместно сказать близкому другу после долгой разлуки «Здравствуйте», а своему начальнику — «Как делишки, бро?». В русском языке есть много оттенков приветствий, которые мы с годами научились применять правильно. Аналогично, и в английском языке слово Hello — не единственный способ поздороваться с человеком при встрече.

В этой статье мы разберем такую несложную и приятную тему, как приветствия на английском языке. Расскажем, как будут «Привет», «Добрый день» и другие приветственные фразы с переводом, а также, в чем разница между обращениями к другу и незнакомцу и какое английское приветствие будет уместно в каждом из этих случаев.

Формальные приветствия

С помощью этих фраз можно поприветствовать коллегу по работе, бизнес-партнера, официальных лиц или просто малознакомого человека.

Hello! — Здравствуйте!

Самый нейтральный и универсальный вариант, который подходит практически для всех случаев.

Hello, Mr. Neiman! I’m glad to see you — Здравствуйте, мистер Нейман! Рад Вас видеть.Oh, hello Mr. Patrick! It’s nice to see you too — Здравствуйте, мистер Патрик! Я тоже.

Кстати, слово «Hello» может использоваться и для привлечения внимания. Тогда оно обязательно выделяется интонацией и будет переводиться примерно как «Эй!».

Oh, Sally is always late! How long do we have to wait for her? —  Ох, Салли вечно опаздывает! Как долго мы еще должны ее ждать? Hello, I came 15 minutes earlier today . We’re waiting for Jack — Эй, вообще-то я сегодня пришла на 15 минут раньше. Мы ждем Джека.

Good morning — Доброе утро Good afternoon — Добрый день Good evening — Добрый вечер

Одно из самых распространенных формальных приветствий, которое меняется в зависимости от времени суток. Его часто можно услышать в повседневной речи, а также в магазинах и кафе, где так приветствуют покупателей.

Good morning everyone, and welcome to London! Our train arrives in an hour — Доброе утро всем, и добро пожаловать в Лондон! Наш поезд прибывает через час.

Good evening, sir. Have you booked the table? — Добрый вечер, сэр. Вы заказывали столик?

Welcome — Добро пожаловать

Вежливое приветствие входящего в комнату человека, особенно полезное в гостях.

Good evening, Mr. Branson. Nice to see you again — Добрый вечер, мистер Брэнсон. Рад снова видеть вас Welcome, Patrick. Please, come in — Добро пожаловать, Патрик. Пожалуйста, входи.

Следующие приветствия подходят для малознакомых людей, при первой встрече или после короткого знакомства ранее. Они не так формальны, но считаются максимально вежливыми и часто употребляются в разговоре.

It’s nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you — Приятно познакомиться

Универсальный вариант для приветствия незнакомого человека, которому вы были только что представлены.

It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Watson. I’ve heard a lot about you — Приятно познакомиться, мистер Уотсон. Я много слышал о вас.

Интересно, что многие, кто учил английский язык ранее, помнят фразу «How do you do?» как самое распространенное приветствие, но это уже не так. Сегодня это выражение можно услышать разве что в высшем обществе Великобритании, так что его смело можно назвать устаревшим и даже неуместным.

Mr. Bailey, may I introduce you to my friend Mark Stansword? — Мистер Бейли, позвольте представить Вас моему другу Марку Стенсворду? How do you do, Mr.Stansword? — Здравствуйте, мистер Стенсворд.How do you do — Здравствуйте.

I am glad to see you — Рад вас видеть It’s nice / lovely / great to see you again — Рад снова видеть вас

Эти фразы подходят в случае, если вы уже были представлены человеку ранее.

This is my old friend, Mary. You’ve met her here the previous time — Это моя старая подруга Мэри. Вы встречались с ней здесь в прошлый разIt’s lovely to see you again, Mary — Рад снова видеть вас, Мэри.

How are you doing today? — Как ваши дела?

Фраза, которой можно дополнить простое формальное приветствие. Это проявление скорее вежливости, чем реального интереса. Отвечать на такой вопрос можно простым «Everything is fine, thank you. And you?» (Спасибо, все хорошо. A как дела у вас?)

It’s nice to meet you, Mrs. Robinson. How are you doing today? — Приятно познакомиться, миссис Робинсон. Как ваши дела?

How have you been? — Как поживаете?

При такой постановке вопроса человек реально хочет знать, чем вы занимались в последнее время. При ответе стоит кратко рассказать о недавних событиях, но не вдаваться в детали.

How have you been? — Как поживаете?Pretty good. Work’s been busy. Going on a holiday next month — Довольно неплохо. Много работы. Собираюсь в отпуск в следующем месяце.

Неформальные приветствия

В эту группу можно отнести как варианты для близких друзей или родственников, так и все приветствия на сленге, принятые в разных слоях общества.

Hello there! – Привет!

Популярный вариант для приветствия знакомых в неформальной обстановке. Подходит как для вечеринки, так и просто встречи в непривычном месте.

Hello there! I didn’t expect to see you here — Привет! Не ожидал тебя здесь увидеть.Oh, hey! Yes, I’m shopping for Christmas — Привет! Да, делаю покупки к Рождеству.

Hi! / Hey! — Привет!

Самая известная и короткая версия приветствия, которую употребляют во всем мире наряду с «Hello».

Hi, Mark. How are you? — Привет, Марк. Как дела? Oh hi, Patricia – О привет, Патрисия.

How are you? / Are you all right? / Are you okay? — Как дела?

How’s it going? / How are you getting on? — Как дела?

Это приветствие — также скорее дань вежливости, чем реальный интерес к недавним событиям в жизни человека. Хорошим ответом на такое приветствие будет «Very well, thank you. And you?» (Очень хорошо, спасибо. А ты как?) или «I’m fine. What about you?» (Я в порядке. А как у тебя дела?).

Hey, Natali! How are you? — Привет, Натали! Как дела?Hey, Mary! Very well, and you? — Привет, Мари! Очень хорошо, а у тебя?

How’ve you been? — Как дела?

Сокращенный вариант формального приветствия «How have you been?». Его целью является узнать как дела у человека, с которым вы давно не виделись.

Hey, Jack! How’ve you been? — Привет, Джек! Как дела?Hi! Great! I’m getting married next Saturday. Did you receive our invitation? — Привет! Супер! Я женюсь в следующую субботу. Ты получил наше приглашение?

How’s everything? / How are things? / How’s life? — Как жизнь?

Подходит для приветствия тех, кого вы хорошо знаете. Обычно отвечают «Good» (Хорошо) или «Not bad» (неплохо). Также, можно завести small talk и обменяться последними новостями.

How’s life, Stan? — Как жизнь, Стен?Not bad, Josh, and you? — Неплохо, Джош, а у тебя? Well, I went to Greece a week ago. So, I should say, perfect! — Ну, я летал в Грецию неделю назад. Так что, я могу сказать, что прекрасно!Oh really? Tell me everything! — Что, правда? Расскажи мне все!

What’s new? / What’s good? / What’s happening? / What’s going on? — Что нового?

По значению этот вариант очень близок к предыдущему.  При ответе можно поделиться новостями из жизни или просто ограничиться «not much» (ничего особенного) или «nothing» (ничего).

Hey, Kate! What’s new? — Привет, Кейт! Что нового? Not much… What about you? — Ничего особенного… А у тебя? I’m just back from London. It was great. — О, я только вернулся из Лондона. Было супер.

It’s been ages (since I’ve seen you) / I haven’t seen you in a while / Long time no see — Давно не виделись Good to see you — Рад тебя видеть

Очевидно, что эти фразы подойдут при встрече со старым знакомым, с которым вы давно не виделись.

Good to see you, Ben! I haven’t seen you in a while — Рад видеть тебя, Бен! Давно не виделись.Same here, Alex. How’ve you been? — Я тоже, Алекс! Как дела?

Hey! There you are! — Ну, наконец-то! Вот и ты!   Look who’s here! — Посмотрите, кто здесь!

Это эмоционально-окрашенный вариант приветствия для случая, когда вы очень рады видеть человека. Применим к друзьям и родственникам.

Hey! There she is! My lovely niece. Haven’t seen you in weeks — А вот и она! Моя любимая племянница. Не видела тебя несколько недель.Hey, aunt Jane! — Привет, тетя Джейн!

Другие варианты неформальных приветствий и сленговых выражений на английском языке:

Alright? — Ты как? (Нормас?)

Это может быть как приветствием, так и частью разговора.

Hey, howdy hi! — Эй, хаюшки!

Теплое дружеское приветствие.

G’day! — Добрый день! Сокращение от приветствия «Good day»

Morning! Afternoon! Evening! — Утра! / Дня! / Вечера!

Неформальные варианты приветствий «Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening».

Hiya! – Привет!

Сочетание слов hi и you. Употребляется в основном на севере Англии для приветствия хорошо знакомых людей. Американский вариант звучит как «Heya»

Hey Bro/Sis — Привет бро / сестричка

Приветствие для лучших друзей. Howdy! — Здорово! («Здарова!»)

Приветствие, широко распространенное в южной части США.

Yo! — Привет!

Вошло в широкое употребление во времена расцвета хип-хоп культуры.

Peek-a-boo! — Ку-ку!

Распространенное приветствие на английском языке для детей и подростков.

Wagwan — Как жизнь?

Сокращение от «What’s going on?». Очень неформальное приветствие, использующееся подростками в Англии.

What’s up? — Че,как?

Сленговое приветствие, получившее широкое распространение.

What’s cracking? — Как житуха?

Еще один способ узнать, как дела у твоего bro.

Where have you been hiding? — Ты куда пропал? (Где ты прятался все это время?)

Если давно не видели старого друга и возмущаетесь, куда он запропастился.

Много других неформальных выражений вы найдете в нашей подробной статье о современном английском сленге.

Существует еще такой тип неформальных приветствий, как «приветствия на ходу»: когда в толпе или мимолетом встречаешь знакомого человека, но времени остановиться и завязать small talk у вас нет.

В таком случае обычно просто улыбаются друг другу, поднимают руку или кивают головой в знак приветствия, сказав при этом hello или hi.

Если же вы встретили этого человека уже не первый раз раз за день — можно улыбнуться и пошутить: «Hello again!» (И снова, привет!).

Фразы для приветствий

Чтобы разнообразить речь и поддержать разговор в формальной или неформальной обстановке, можно не просто сказать «Hello», но и завязать беседу на нейтральные темы: например, обсудить происходящее вокруг, закуски или общих знакомых. Подойдет на вечеринках, свадьбах и других мероприятиях:

Who are you here with? — С кем вы пришли? How do you know…? — Откуда вы знаете…

? I don’t think we’ve met — Кажется, мы не знакомы Have you been here long? — Вы здесь уже давно? Have you tried the dessert/punch? — Вы пробовали десерт/пунш? The food looks great — Еда выглядит замечательно These decorations are wonderful — Эти украшения чудесны What a pleasant surprise! — Какой приятный сюрприз!

Если же вас пригласили в гости, особенно к тому, с кем вы еще не были знакомы, то пригодятся такие фразы, как:

You can call me… — Можете звать меня… Thanks for having me — Спасибо, что пригласили меня I’ve heard so much about you — Я очень много о вас слышал It’s nice to put a face to a name — Рад наконец-то увидеть вас лично You have a beautiful house — У вас очень красивый дом

Также, не обязательно спрашивать о том, как поживает ваш собеседник. Поинтересуйтесь, как дела у близких ему людей, если вы хорошо знакомы:

How is your family? — Как поживает ваша семья? How are your parents/children/friends? — Как ваши родители/дети/друзья? How is your husband/wife? — Как поживает ваш муж/жена?

• Раз мы изучаем фразы для приветствия на английском языке, то не лишним будет упомянуть и о распространенных ответах на «Привет, как дела?»:
• Thank you, very well — Спасибо, очень хорошо Thank you, so-so — Спасибо, так себе I’m fine, thank you — У меня все в порядке, спасибо I’m all right. — У меня все хорошо Everything is good — Все хорошо Not too bad — Не так уж плохо Nothing good — Ничего хорошего
• Больше фраз для поддержания разговора ищите в специальной статье, посвященной этой теме.

Помните, что любое дружеское приветствие можно сделать интересным и забавным, добавив к нему акцент, изобразить пародию на известную личность или общего знакомого, да или просто пошутить. В формальной обстановке все-таки лучше придерживаться правил хорошего тона и этикета.

Надеемся, вы взяли на вооружение несколько полезных фраз и теперь завязать новое знакомство, чтобы практиковать устную речь, вам будет easy as cake (проще простого)!

Источник: https://puzzle-english.com/directory/greetings

Тема «Приветствия, знакомства» на английском языке для детей: необходимые слова, упражнения, диалог, фразы, песенки, карточки, игры, задания, загадки, мультики для детей на английском языке с транскрипцией и переводом для самостоятельного изучения с нуля

Статья расскажет вам о том, как научить ребенка одной из важных тем в английском языке — «приветствие» и «знакомство».

Содержание

• Необходимые английские слова по теме «Приветствие, знакомство» для начинающих, детей: список с переводом
• Упражнения на английском языке для детей по теме «Приветствие, знакомство»
• Диалог на английском языке для детей по теме «Приветствие, знакомство» с переводом
• Фразы на английском языке для детей по теме «Приветствие, знакомство» с транскрипцией и переводом
• Песенки для детей на английском языке по теме «Приветствие, знакомство» с переводом
• Видео: «The Greetings Song»
• Карточки на английском языке по теме «Приветствие, знакомство» с переводом
• Игры на английском языке по теме «Приветствие, знакомство»
• Задания на английском языке по теме «Приветствие, знакомство»
• Загадки, песенки в мультиках на английском языке по теме «Приветствие, знакомство» с переводом
• Советы для самостоятельного изучения темы на английском языке «Приветствие, знакомство»
• Видео: «Greetings песенка»

Необходимые английские слова по теме «Приветствие, знакомство» для начинающих, детей: список с переводом

Лексика темы «Приветствия» («Greetings» по-английски) очень важна и нужна любому, кто изучает этот язык. Не важно, поедите ли вы заграницу или же просто для себя учите английский. Слова этой темы очень часто встречаются в повседневной русской речи, в интернете, в магазинах, даже на работе.

Зная фразы приветствия, вы легко сможете поздороваться с любым иностранцем, ведь английский язык интернациональный, а значит, его изучают во всем мире. Владея приветствиями вы покажите себя с лучшей стороны на контрольной работе или экзамене, общаясь онлайн с носителем, читая информацию на зарубежных сайтах.

ВАЖНО: Заграницей «приветствие» и «знакомство» — важная часть общения. Представьте только, как много ситуаций проживает человек: здоровается со знакомыми в транспорте или приветствует продавца в магазине, знакомит своих друзей или прощается с ними.

Выучить данную лексику не сложно, ведь она проста. Закрепить фразы и слова вы можете с помощью разговоров и диалогов, которые можно просто читать или даже реалистично разыгрывать. Кроме основных приветствий, постарайтесь запомнить также простые ответы на вопросы, чтобы суметь завести разговор.

Основные фразы для разговора, приветствия:

Основные слова и фразы

Начать разговор вы можете не со стандартных фраз, а используя «эмоциональную» лексику.

Необычные приветствия

Не лишним будет поинтересоваться у своего собеседника о том, как он поживает. Эта фраза не обязательно должна быть отдельной частью диалога, она может следовать следующей после слова «Привет» (Hello!).

Дополнительная лексика к теме

ВАЖНО: Чтобы услышать четкое и правильное произношения слов и фраз данной лексики от носителя языка, попробуйте прослушать аудиофайлы с записью голоса.

Упражнения на английском языке для детей по теме «Приветствие, знакомство»

Мало просто предложить ребенку новую лексику для изучения, хороший учитель обязательно закрепит ее с помощью упражнений и разговорной речи. Попробуйте выполнить с ребенком ряд упражнений, не стесняйтесь эмоционально произносить все фразы приветствия или знакомства, ведь во многом от этого зависит не только запоминание, но и правильное произношение.

Упражнения:

• Задание № 1: Оно может быть письменным или устным. Все что требуется, это вставить в пропущенные места необходимое тематическое слово или же фразу так, чтобы получился полноценный диалог. Затем диалог нужно разыграть.
• Задание № 2: Здесь ребенку следует правильно «отреагировать» на какую-либо английскую реплику необходимым тематическим словом или фразой.
• Задание № 3: Простое задание, которое выполняется устно. Здесь нужно только перевести фразу на английский (или вспомнить какой-нибудь ее эквивалент).

Задание № 1
Задание № 2
Задание № 3

Диалог на английском языке для детей по теме «Приветствие, знакомство» с переводом

Диалог – одна из самых популярных и эффективных форм работы на уроках английского языка. Хороша она тем, что буквально окунает ученика в иностранную лексику, заставляя находить нужные фразы, тренировать память и выходить из любой ситуации.

Диалог намного эффективней монолога (речь от одного лица), ведь здесь лексика тесно связана с эмоциональным состоянием человека и его заинтересованностью в собеседнике. Разыгрывать диалоги следует, имитируя обстановку или место (например, магазин или школа), так как этот прием заставляет работать ребенка на ассоциациях, а значит, знания оседают глубже в памяти.

Диалоги:

Диалог № 1
Диалог № 2
Диалог № 3

Перевод:

Диалог № 1:

• Привет! Меня зовут Эедрю (Андрей). А как тебя зовут?
• Привет! Меня зовут Джон. Рад познакомиться с тобой, Эндрю!
• Я тоже рад познакомиться с тобой! Как твои дела?
• У меня все хорошо! Спасибо, что спросил! А ты как?
• Я тоже в порядке! Извини, но мне нужно бежать! Приятно было пообщаться с тобой!
• Мне тоже было приятно с тобой поговорить. Пока!
• Пока! Еще увидимся!

Диалог № 2:

• Привет!
• Привет!
• Как тебя зовут?
• Меня зовут Дима, а как твое имя?
• Меня зову Лиза  я из России, а ты откуда?
• Я из Англии, а чем ты занимаешься?
• Я учитель а ты кто?
• А я доктор. Извини, я сейчас спешу, но вот тебе мой номер телефона. Позвони мне! Пока!
• Хорошо, до встречи!

Диалог № 3:

• Доброе утро, дорогие друзья!
• Доброе утро, Джим!
• Позвольте представиться, меня зовут Алиса!
• Рады с тобой познакомиться, Алиса!
• О, мне тоже очень приятно!
• А сколько тебе лет, Алиса?
• Мне 20.
• А где ты живешь?
• Я живу в Киеве. Извините, мне сейчас пора.
• Приятно было с тобой пообщаться!
• Удачи!
• Взаимно!

Фразы для диалогов

Фразы на английском языке для детей по теме «Приветствие, знакомство» с транскрипцией и переводом

Транскрипция и перевод помогут вашему ребенку (или новичку в изучении английского) не только хорошо запомнить лексику, но и правильно ее произносить с интонацией и ударениями. Воспользуйтесь предложенным списком фраз и тренируйте их произношение, ориентируясь на транскрипцию, русское произношение и, конечно же, перевод.

Приветствия
Лексика
Тема «Приветствие»
Тема «Знакомство»

Песенки для детей на английском языке по теме «Приветствие, знакомство» с переводом

Песенки помогут вашему ребенку легко и интересно изучать язык. Танцуя и выполняя движения, слова и лексика будет запоминаться очень быстро и «крепко». С песенок рекомендуется начинать урок и использовать их в качестве разминки.

Песенки:

Песенки

Видео: «The Greetings Song»

Карточки – вид наглядности, который очень помогает в изучении языка. Карточки могут быть большими (которые можно вывесить на доску) или же маленькими (для выполнения индивидуальных и групповых заданий).

Наглядность № 1
Наглядность № 2
Наглядность № 3
Наглядность № 4

Игры на английском языке по теме «Приветствие, знакомство»

Больше всего дети любят играть, удивительно, но игра – одна из самых эффективных форм обучения ребенка английскому языку. Игры с использованием тематической лексики помогают ребенку:

• Вспоминать ранее изученные слова
• Активно использовать английский вокабуляр в речи
• Задавать вопросы
• Отвечать на вопросы
• Практиковать речь и произношение
• Интересоваться уроками английского

Во что можно поиграть:

Игра № 1
Игра №2 и №3

Задания на английском языке по теме «Приветствие, знакомство»

Каждый урок обязательно должен включать в себя письменную работу, поэтому предложите ученику выполнить одно или два упражнений. Хорошо, если вы заранее подготовите и распечатаете задания (это сэкономит ваше время на объяснение и позволит ребенку быстро понять суть заданий).

Например:

• Задание № 1: Вам необходимо соединить одной линией английскую фразу и ее точный перевод (в задании они смешаны).
• Задание № 2: Вы видите перед собой диалог, вам необходимо заполнить его там, где не хватает слов.

Задание № 1
Задание № 2

Загадки, песенки в мультиках на английском языке по теме «Приветствие, знакомство» с переводом

На уроках английского следует обязательно использовать мультимедийные дополнения (видео, мультфильмы или песенки). Это веселый способ разнообразить урок и привлечь внимание ребенка, ведь все дети любят мультики.

Обратите внимание на такие видеофайлы:

Советы для самостоятельного изучения темы на английском языке «Приветствие, знакомство»

Советы:

• Чтобы урок был ребенку интересен, старайтесь активно использовать уже ту лексику, которую он запомнил ранее и не вводите сложные новые слова.
• Инсценируйте как можно больше диалогов, ведь практикуясь, ребенок сможет лучше запомнить фразы.
• Делайте инсценировки диалогов реалистичными, например, разыграйте встречу старых друзей или знакомство в школе.
• Насыщайте урок наглядностями, аудио и мультимедийными файлами.
• Попробуйте устроить диалог с носителем языка – это может быть как настоящий разговор с иностранцем, так и его имитация. Можно также инсценировать переписку в соцсетях или же с помощью почтового письма.

Видео: «Greetings песенка»

Источник: https://heaclub.ru/tema-privetstviya-znakomstva-na-anglijskom-yazyke-dlya-detej-neobhodimye-slova-uprazhneniya-dialog-frazy-pesenki-kartochki-igry-zadaniya-zagadki-multiki-dlya-detej-na-anglijskom-yazyke-s-tr

Когда надоело говорить всем «Hello»: 7 способов грамотно поздороваться по-английски

Приветствий и вежливых вопросов, с которых начинается беседа, в английском просто тьма, но на деле в голову приходит только школьное «Hello, how are you?». SM разобрался, как лучше поздороваться и завести разговор с коллегой, другом, бывшей девушкой или даже Хью Лори (ну а вдруг?). Добавляйте новые слова в личный словарик, чтобы в нужный момент вспомнить.

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1. Как здороваться со всеми

В английском языке есть несколько универсальных приветствий, которые подходят к любой ситуации — будь то случайный разговор в самолете, встреча с британскими коллегами или знакомство с хозяином квартиры, которую вы сняли на Airbnb. Смело употребляйте «Good morning»(«Доброе утро»), «Good afternoon» («Добрый день») или «Good evening» («Добрый вечер»), когда здороваетесь со знакомыми или совсем незнакомыми людьми.

А вот фразами «Good night» и «Good day» принято не здороваться, а прощаться, — будьте внимательны. И кстати, не стоит так уж обесценивать «Hello»: это слово можно перевести не только как неформальное «привет», но и как более официальное «здравствуйте» — если употребите его в очереди в банке или на экзамене в университете, никто не сочтет вас фамильярным.

2. Как здороваться второй раз в день

В англоговорящей среде принято здороваться с теми, кого вы знаете, несколько раз в день. Например, утром вы с коллегой столкнулись в лифте, а теперь заметили друг друга в столовой. Что ж, отлично — скажите: «Hello again!».

 Не перепутайте с «It’s good to see you again!»: такое выражение актуально, если вы не видели знакомого пару недель или даже месяцев.

Впрочем, если вы случайно встретились через пять минут после предыдущего разговора, это вполне себе отличный способ отшутиться

Если знакомый, с кем уже здоровались сегодня, в спешке пробегает мимо, лучше не тратить его время. Из вежливости можно помахать рукой или просто улыбнуться: в такой ситуации это вполне заменит слова.

3. Что говорить при встрече друзьям

Предположим, вы не просто знакомы с человеком — вы еще знаете, что ему нравятся фильмы ужасов, Италия и арбузы в сентябре, помните его фамилию, а его аккаунт в вашей ленте фейсбука помечен «звёздочкой». Короче, этот человек — ваш друг или подруга.

Тут банальным «Hello»точно не обойтись. Лучше поздороваться так: «Hey», «Hi» или «How’s it doing?» («Как поживаешь?»).

Можно использовать сленг: «Howdy», «Hiya», «What’s up?» или даже «Yo!» (и сразу включить Оксимирона в портативной колонке).

4. Как приветствовать тех, с кем давно не виделся

«Привет, сегодня дождь и скверно, а мы не виделись, наверно, сто лет», — пела нам группа «Секрет» в далеком 1984 году. Британцы из 2018 года подтверждают: друзьям и близким (или бывшим, как в песне) можно сказать при встрече что-нибудь поинтереснее «Привета».

Например, есть такие варианты:

– Nice to see you — Рад тебя видеть.– Long time to see — Давно не виделись (еще можно перевести как «Сколько лет, сколько зим»).– I haven’t seen you in a while — Давненько тебя не видел.– What have you been up to? — Чем занимался всё это время?– How are things? — Как жизнь?– What’s new? — Что нового?– How are you getting on? — Как поживаешь?

Если вы знаете, что у человека были какие-то проблемы в семье или на работе, лучше всего спросить, все ли в порядке: «You doing OK?» Хотите подробностей, но не уверены, захочет ли друг поднимать щекотливую тему, — уточните: «Do you mind me asking…?» («Ты не будешь возражать, если я спрошу тебя о…). Подходящая формулировка, чтобы узнать, не встречается ли сейчас твоя бывшая девушка с кем-нибудь.

5. Как звучат деловые приветствия

Для делового приветствия тоже можно использовать универсальные «Hello!» или «Good morning». Но здесь главное — не забыть продолжить фразу вежливым упоминанием имени собеседника.

Например: «Hello, Ms.

Johnes!» Если вы впервые видите друг друга, не забудьте представиться и назвать свою должность, а затем — пригласить собеседника к разговору и предложить чашку кофе (или не кофе).

Используйте такие фразы:

– Please have a seat — Присаживайтесь, пожалуйста.– Thanks for agreeing to meet with me – Спасибо, что согласились со мной встретиться.– Can I offer you something to drink? — Могу я предложить вам что-нибудь выпить?– My pleasure — С удовольствием (если вы сами отвечаете на предыдущий вопрос).

6. Как здороваться на вечеринке

Представьте, что Хью Лори арендовал ресторан в Сохо и пригласил на вечеринку 50 своих друзей и вас (чего только не бывает). Вы наверняка захотите не только поздороваться, но и завести беседу. И правильно. Только не признавайтесь, что вы уже читали о Хью и его гостях на IMDB и в журнале «Сплетник». Смело говорите так:

– Who are you here with? — С кем вы пришли?– How do you know Hugh? — Откуда вы знаете Хью?– I don’t think we’ve met. — Кажется, мы не знакомы.– Have you been here long? — Вы здесь уже давно?

Для знакомства на вечеринке подойдут беседы на общие темы: еда, музыка, одежда, окружающая обстановка (работа не подойдет, поэтому о «Докторе Хаусе» — ни слова).

– Have you tried the dessert/punch? — Вы пробовали десерт/пунш?– The food looks great. I can’t wait to try the dessert. — Еда выглядит замечательно. Мне не терпится попробовать десерт.– I love your dress.

It really suits you. — Мне нравится ваше платье. Оно вам очень идет.– These decorations are wonderful. I love the flowers/balloons/table cloth. — Эти украшения чудесны. Мне нравятся эти цветы/шары/скатерти.

7. Что говорить в гостях

Ваш английский в ресторане всех покорил, и спустя неделю мистер Лори пригласил вас к себе домой — на маленькую, но роскошную вечеринку. Не тушуйтесь, поздоровайтесь и представьтесь тем, кого не знаете. Теперь можно приступить к уютным светским расшаркиваниям:

– You can call me . — Зовите меня .– Thanks for having me. — Спасибо, что пригласили меня.– I’ve heard so much about you. — Я очень много о вас слышал.– It’s nice to put a face to a name. — Рад наконец-то увидеть вас лично.– You have a beautiful house. — У вас красивый дом.

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Приветствия на английском языке. Самые популярные английские фразы-приветствия

Существует много способов обратиться к человеку при встрече, но как выбрать уместное в каком-то конкретном случае? Приветствуйте собеседника, учитывая характер общения с ним. Контакт может быть формальным (ролевым) или неформальным (личностным), и да, уметь отличать один стиль общения от другого – очень важный момент в процессе изучения английского языка.

Сначала это может показаться сложным, но со временем Вы поймете, какие приветствия использовать и при каких обстоятельствах. Чтобы помочь Вам, курсы английского языка YES предлагают ряд ситуативных универсальных приветствий на английском языке, которые можно без опасения употреблять в формальных, неформальных или неопределенных ситуациях.

Универсальные приветствия

Hello!	Привет!
Good morning!	Доброе утро!
Good afternoon!	Добрый день!
Good evening!	Добрый вечер!

Запомните, что сюда не входит «Good day!», который переводится как «Всего доброго!», а не «Хорошего дня!», и используется при расставании. А фраза «Good night!» имеет буквальный перевод «Спокойной ночи!» и также означает прощание.

Деловые приветствия

Если представить рабочий диалог в виде конструктора, то корректное деловое приветствие на английском окажется определяющим элементом среди остальных его слагаемых, основой первого впечатления и дальнейшего общения.

На таможне, в аэропорту, госучреждении, офисе следует соблюдать этикет и проявлять подчеркнутую вежливость. Обращаться к формальному языку необходимо также на деловых встречах и переговорах, на собеседовании, в общении с преподавателям в университете и с теми, кого Вы плохо знаете и с пожилым людьми.

Помимо универсальных приветствий существуют следующие официальные способы сказать «Здравствуйте!»:

Hello! How do you do?	Будьте осторожны! В правильном переводе эта фраза имеет значение «Приятно познакомиться!», но не «Как дела?»
Nice to meet you! / Pleased to meet you!	Приятно познакомиться! / Рад встрече с Вами!
How have you been doing? / How have you been?	Как Вы поживаете? / Как Ваши дела?

Советуем обратиться по фамилии, чтобы выразить особое почтение.

Good evening, Mr Smith!

Добрый вечер, господин Смит!

Если появится необходимость поздороваться с группой людей, вспомните следующее официальное приветствие:

Good morning, everyone. I hope you are doing well this morning.

Доброе утро всем. Надеюсь, сегодня у Вас все хорошо.

Официальные обращения

Обращаясь к человеку официально, принято перед его именем указывать статус.

Женщина
Miss	Мисс	Обращение к молодой незамужней девушке. (Miss Young)
Ms.	Госпожа	Если Вы не уверены, замужем ли девушка. (Ms. Pfeiffer)
Mrs.	Госпожа	Используется по отношению к женщине, взявшей фамилию мужа. (Mrs. Holmes)
Ma’am	Мэм	Наиболее формальный способ обращения к пожилой женщине или к женщине, занимающей уважаемую должность.
Мужчина
Mr.	Господин	Обращение ко всем мужчинам. (Mr. Smith)
Sir	Сэр	Наиболее формальный способ обращения к мужчине. (Sir John Lavery)
Профессиональные титулы
Dr.	Доктор (Dr. Patterson)
Prof.	Профессор (Prof. White)

Дружеские приветствия

Иногда кажется, что англичане сами устали от церемонности. Во всяком случае современный английский чертовски богат на дружеские приветствия. Прибегать к неформальному языку желательно на конференциях, беседуя с друзьями и с коллегами в свободное от работы время, а также ко всем тем, кого Вы уже очень хорошо знаете.

Самые популярные слова приветствия на английском, известные каждому:

Hello!	Hi!	Hey! (самое неофициальное)
Привет!

Все они переводятся как «Привет!», но расположены в порядке усиления фамильярности.

«Hey!» – наиболее кулуарное выражение, сокращение от американского «Hey, guys!» – «Привет, ребята!». Употребляется в отношении друзей из одной компании, людей, близких по духу.

Как дела?

How are you?	How are you doing?	How is it going?
Как дела?

Будьте осторожны! Отвечая на упомянутые вопросы, не вздумайте перечислять список всех дел, которые успели или не смогли сегодня выполнить. Они непритязательны и предполагают примитивные ответы.

Примеры ответов:

• Fine, thank you. And you? — Хорошо, спасибо. А ты?
• Awesome! You? — Потрясающе! А как у тебя?
• Hello, Ann – not bad, thanks! How about you? — Привет, Аня, неплохо, спасибо! Как насчет тебя?
• Doing well. And how have you been? — Хорошо! Как ты поживаешь?
• Fine. And you? How are you? — Хорошо! А ты? Как дела?
• Hey, dear. How are you? — Привет, дорогая. Как ты?

Встреча после долгой разлуки

Если Вы не видели человека какое-то время и вдруг неожиданно встречаете его в кафе или прогуливаясь где-нибудь по городу, выразите свои чувства следующими выражениями.

Good to see you!	It’s great to see you!	Nice to see you!
Рад(а) тебя видеть!

Long-time, no see.	Давно не виделись.
It’s been awhile.	Прошло много времени.
When was the last time we saw each other?	Сколько мы не виделись?

Эти приветствия употребляются, когда Вы не видели человека в течение длительного времени. С их помощью можно возобновить общение после разлуки. Вопрос «When was the last time we saw each other?» – «Сколько мы не виделись?» — это простой способ начать разговор о том, что произошло с тех пор, когда Вы последний раз видели друг друга.

Сленговые приветствия

Представьте, что Вы оказались в некоей реальности, где местное население не говорит стандартными, шаблонными фразами. Реальность, в которой Вы сейчас находитесь, основана на игре и оригинальности.

Это уличная субкультура, и Вы в ней – чужеземцы. «В чужой монастырь со своим уставом не ходят» — придется придерживаться местных правил.

Ниже составляем план спасения – вспоминаем английский сленг и ищем супернеформальные пути сказать слово Hello!

Hi there!	Эй, ты там! Привет!	Самое уличное приветствие на английском
Hiya!	Слышь ты, привет!	Слияние «hi» и «you». Произносить нужно дружелюбным тоном, чтобы её приняли в Вашем новом окружении. И совсем неважно, что приветствуя, Вы будете выглядеть, как дикий ниндзя.
Alright (mate)?	ЗдорОво, всё в норме?	Слияние «hello» и «how are you?». Получается два в одном: и поздоровались, и о делах поинтересовались.
Ay-up	Эквивалента в русском языке не существует. Кулуарнее банального «Привет, как дела?»	Слияние «hi» и «alright». Популярно в Северной Англии.
Watcha?	Как сам? / Как сама?	Слияние «what cheer» — как настроение? Употребляется по отношению к близким приятелям.
Howdy!	Здарова!	Популярно в Канаде и Южной Америке. Если произнесете «howdy» за пределами этих регионов есть риск остаться непонятым.
Morning / Afternoon / Evening!	Доброе утро / день / вечер	Наиболее разговорный и дружеский вариант от «good morning / afternoon / evening»
Wagwan?	Как жизнь молодая? (ответ — «nagwan» или «nothing is going on» — фигово)	Выжимка из всем известной по популярной песне фразы «what’s going on?»
Sup? / Whazzup?	Как дела?	Сокращенно от «what’s up?»
Easy?	Тяжко, браток?	Супернеформальный сленг. Сокращение от «easy bruv» / «how are you, brother» — как дела, брат?
Yo!	Привет!	Заимствование из США. Ну, помните, да, уличных реперов? И в России в их среде популярно характерное: «Yo!».

Уличный сленг составляет немаловажную часть современного разговорного английского. И в этом стиле можно выделить приветствия для людей, встретившихся после долгой разлуки.

Long time no see!	Сколько лет, сколько зим!
How’s it goin’?	Как поживаешь?
What’s good?	Что хорошего?
What’s cracking?	Как жизнь?
How’ve you been?	Как дела твои?
How’s life been treating you?	Какие новости?
Where have you been hiding?	Куда пропал?
It’s been ages!	Тысячу лет не виделись!

В подарок тем, кто дочитал до конца, предлагаем взглянуть на подборку знаменитых приветствий из английских фильмов и сериалов.

Самое излюбленное приветствие типичных поклонников сериалов о сверхъестественном. («The Vampire Diaries» — «Дневники вампира»)

Кажется, Бену Геллеру, исполнителю роли Росса, следовало презентовать актерскую награду за одно его депрессивнейшее «Хаай!», повеселившее не одно поколение зрителей.

P.S. Не будь как Росс!

(«Friends» — «Друзья»)

А помните красавчика Джоуи Триббиани и его знаменитое «How are you doing?»

(«Friends» — «Друзья»)

Совсем недавно эта песня находилась в топе различных чартов. На сегодняшний день видео насчитывает 2 346 309 814 просмотров!

Давайте споем вместе хит современности и передадим привет Адель.

«Hello, it’s me» («Привет, это я»).

А здесь Вы найдете текст этой песни, пойте вместе с Адель!

Афанаскина Екатерина Владимировна — эксперт учебно-методического отдела Центра иностранных языков «YES».

Источник: https://www.yescenter.ru/blog/articles/anglijskie-privetstviya/

English phrases and expressions: greeting, address, request

Hello dear friends! What a lovely day, isn’t it? May we have your attention, please? Sounds kind, right? And all because the greeting, appeal and request are composed correctly.

Dear readers, today’s review article is devoted to everyday phrases that we practically do not pay attention to, they «bounce off the teeth.» But insisting on the development of speech, we present you with a small selection of popular expressions of greetings, addresses and requests in English.

Greetings in English

Do you remember the legendary phrase of Joey — the hero of the TV series «Friends»: «How you doin ‘?». This is how he greeted the girls he liked. In English, there are many forms of one Russian «hello». Formal and not so formal greetings in English for all occasions — read on!

Standard English greetings can be categorized:

 «Phrases of greetings for unfamiliar people» 

• Hello! — Hello!
• Hi! — Hey!
• Good morning / afternoon / evening! — Good morning / day / evening!

• Hey! — Hey hello!
• Well hello! — Well hello!
• Good to see you! — I’m glad to see you!

By just saying hello, you are not showing proper politeness and interest. Remember the additional expressions to the previous ones:

• How are you doin ‘? — How are you?
• How is everything? — How are you? (How is everyone? — literally)
• What’s new? / What’s good? — What’s new? / What’s good?
• What’s up? — How are you?

These words do not carry a special semantic load in themselves, but are considered quite courteous. We can say that this is one big «hello» in English.

The following phrases will come down as an answer:

• Fine, thanks! — Thank you, OK!
• I’m very well! — Very good!
• I’m alright! — I’m fine!
• Not bad, thank you! — Not bad, thanks!
• The same as usual. — As always.
• So-so. — So-so.

Interesting and fully conveying the surprise and joy of an unexpected meeting are the following greetings in English:

• Hello stranger! — Hi stranger!
• Look who it is! — Look who it is!
• Oh my God, it’s you! — My God, it’s you!
• Where have you been? — Where have you been? / Where have you been?
• Is it really you? — Is it really you? / Is it really you?

If you do not have time to talk with a person, well, anything can happen, say one of these expressions and the interlocutor will understand everything:

• Sorry, I can’t stop! — Sorry, I can’t stop!

Source: https://native-english.com.ua/blog/anglijskie-frazy-i-vyrazhenija-privetstvie-obraschenie-prosba/

Greetings in English: types, rules, examples | Articles in English on Study.ru

Knowledge of the rules of etiquette, a sense of tact, an understanding of the appropriateness and necessity of a statement or comment — all this is about a well-mannered person. In whatever country you are, in whatever circle of people you communicate, it is important under any circumstances to remain a person with a high culture of communication. In particular, if you are a guest of a country that treats this culture with awe. Especially a culture of welcome. 

The Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has always been famous for its traditions and scrupulous attitude towards them. The culture of welcoming is held in high esteem here. 

Before you enter into a conversation with someone and greet, you must absolutely clearly understand the degree of formality of the further conversation:

• official;
• neutral;
• informal.

You need to know what to say and how to respond when you meet, depending on who you are talking to — with friends or with a stranger.

This article will help you understand the intricacies of dialogues in English. We will give various examples of greeting phrases with translation, we will tell you how modern dialogues in chat and on the phone (for example, slang) can sound.

You will also learn how the greeting words sound at different times of the day: morning, afternoon, or evening. 

At first, it may seem to you that it is unrealistic to remember so many options for greetings, but soon you will easily determine which tone to choose when talking and which phrases to use. You will learn to greet English-speaking friends in an original and unusual way, learn to use simple conversational phrases, and conduct a dialogue beautifully and confidently. You will no longer feel that your greetings sound dry and impersonal.

Greetings in a letter

Let’s start with a welcome letter. Earlier in one of the articles, we already spoke in detail about how to correctly compose a letter in English. Today we will once again discuss the details of a written appeal to the addressee, because for our English-speaking friends, relatives or business colleagues, the culture of a polite greeting is very important.

Please note that now we are talking about informal or neutral treatment, we will talk about the principles of greeting in business correspondence a little later. 

It does not use formal addresses such as: Sir, Mister, Mrs or Miss. You can start your letter with the following welcome phrases:

• Hello / Hi — Hey, .
• Greetings — Greetings, .
• Hello my dear ann — Hello, my dear Anna,.
• dearest friend — Dear friend,.
• Dear alice — Dear Alice, .

You can also greet a person simply by their first name. 

Official greeting

There are quite a few situations when knowledge of a formal and business language is necessary:

• business meetings and negotiations;
• working interview;
• communication with top managers of large world companies;
• an unexpected meeting with the president of your company (when you may not know personally, but you have no right not to greet this person);
• pay tribute to people of advanced age;
• addressing a person whom you know superficially;
• meeting with new business colleagues;
• communication with new clients, VIP clients, dissatisfied clients in official correspondence, etc.

In fact, there can be many more situations. It is important to understand in which of them you should observe the chain of command and choose the right tone. 

The main rule: if you do not know the person well, if it is not a close friend or relative, always choose a formal greeting so as not to embarrass anyone. By choosing this tone, you show your interlocutor your respect, make it clear that you understand the importance of the meeting / event.

Use the following examples of greetings:

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening — Good morning / afternoon / evening.
This greeting is considered the most common form of address. Suitable for communicating with colleagues, clients, new neighbors, business partners, etc.

Good morning, everyone. I hope you are doing well this morning — Good morning everybody. I hope you are all right.
This is how you greet a group of people, for example, in a meeting.

To express special respect, use the phrase: Good morning Mr Smith — Good morning, Mr. Smith. If you know each other well, use first name instead of last name.

Hello. How do you do? — Hello. How are you doing? 
Formally, an appeal to someone you meet for the first time, in the work process or at a business dinner.

Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you — Glad to meet you.
Also suitable for first meeting in a business setting.

How have you been doing? How have you been? — How are you doing?
A more respectful, simpler, and polite version of an informal phrase How are you? It will be appropriate in a situation where you have not met a person for a long time.

Greetings in business correspondence

In business correspondence, it is very important to maintain an official tone, not to abuse complex structures: the easier you express yourself, the better. The letter should not contain long paragraphs and familiar references.

In the greeting, you should not use such words as: Dear, Dearest etc. 

In a business letter, we recommend that you find out in advance who you are contacting: a man or a woman. Depending on this, choose the appropriate appeal: Mr or Ms.

Welcome dialogs in English

We offer several options for greeting dialogs:

• Ggood morning! You must be Ann?
• Yes, good morning. I’m sorry, and your name is?
• My name is Alex. Very nice to meet you. Welcome to Madrid!
• Thank You.
• How are you today?
• Very well, thank you. And yourself?
• I’m good. Thanks for asking. 

• Good morning! You must be Anna?
• Good morning, yes. I beg your pardon, what is your name?
• My name is Alex. I am very glad to meet you. Welcome to Madrid!
• Thank you.
• How are you?
• Excellent thank you. And your?
• I’m fine. Thank you for asking. 

The highlighted fragments of the dialogue are an indicator of formal communication: welcome to instead welcome, very nice to meet you instead nice to meet you, thank you instead of thanks.

1. In neutral communication (for example, when communicating with a colleague):

• Hello!
• Hello! Are you Ann?

Source: https://www.study.ru/article/lexicology/privetstvie-na-angliyskom-yazyke

A selection of greetings in English for beginners

By Alina Skorokhodova Mar 10, 2020

Greeting (greetings) in English — one of the most important elements of communication. How correct and appropriate it will be depends on how further communication with the interlocutor will develop.

Correctly used greetings in English, which are spoken at the meeting, create the basis for further communication and dialogue. In different situations with different interlocutors, well-defined phrases and expressions may be used for greeting.

The topics of English greetings can vary, so having the baggage of correct English greetings can start a positive and trusting conversation.

English greetings

There are a lot of greetings in English. Most of them are radically different from each other and in the situation where one is applicable, the other is completely unacceptable.

So, greetings in English can be the following words:

English greeting	Transfer
Hello! How are you doing?	Hello! How are you doing?
Good morning / afternoon / evening!	Good morning / afternoon / evening!
Glad to see you!	Good to see you!

It will be good to turn to an unfamiliar interlocutor, but if you say hello in this way in a warm and friendly company, there is a risk of being branded as old-fashioned or arrogant. At the same time, if at an official event you turn to a new acquaintance too relaxed, then this will invariably leave an imprint of rudeness and bad manners. Therefore, it is extremely important to have a stock of English greetings for all occasions in order to form a good impression of yourself.

English greeting	Transfer
Hey, dude, what’s up?	Hello dude, how are you?
wagwan?	How’s it going?

Neutral English greetings

Neutral greetings in English can be used in cases where the greeting is formal and it is necessary to show tact and good manners.

Universal English greeting «Hello!» will be well received:

• in dealing with unfamiliar people;
• in a formal setting.

It should be noted that the greeting familiar from school in English “Hello! How do you do? » now it is rarely used and is considered a morally obsolete phrase. By the way, its correct translation is «Nice to meet you!» noticeably different from the well-established stereotype «How are you?»

English greeting	Transfer
Hello!	Hey! Hello!
How do you do?	Hello! Nice to meet you!
Good morning!	Good morning!
Good afternoon!	Good afternoon!
good evening!	Good evening!
How are you doing?	How are you?
How have you been?	How are you?
Nice to meet you!	Nice to meet you!

Talking about the weather is appropriate in any country in the world, but among all other foreigners, the British are especially fond of this topic.

Therefore, the beginning of a conversation about the weather is suitable as a topic for a polite English greeting:

English greeting	Transfer
Hello, isn’t a lovely day?	Hello, it’s a great day today, don’t you think?
Hello, what about this terrible weather?	Hello, how do you like this creepy weather?
Hello, did you hear the storm at last night?	Hello, did you hear the thunderstorm last night?

Informal English greetings

When communicating with friends and family, it is customary to avoid formalities. Friends rarely communicate in formal language, speaking more often in slang or abbreviations, the same applies to English greetings.

The most common phrases in English in an informal environment:

• Hi! — «Hey!». The American equivalent of this greeting is «Yo!»
• LongteamNo.see! — «Long time no see!»
• Hey, guys! — «Great, guys!» More commonly used in the States.
• Hiya! — «Well, hey, hello!» Merging «Hi» and «You». This greeting format in English is used in the north of England, in America it will look like «Heya!»
• Alright (matt)? — Semantic combination of English greetings «Hi!» and «How are you?» In one expression, both a greeting and a question about business.
• What’s going on? — «What’s up?»
• wagwan? — One of the most informal English greetings. Abbreviation for «What’s going on?»
• Sup?/wazup? –Slang abbreviation for “What’s up?”.
• howdycourier? — «Man, how are you? » American expression.
• Heybro!/Heysis! — “Great brother! / Great sister! «
• Hey, dude, what‘sup? — «Hello, dude, how are you? «
• Ayap

Source: https://eng911.ru/lexicon/privetstvie.html

27 greetings in English

Source: https://angliyskiyazik.ru/27-privetstviy-na-angliyskom-yazyke/

Greetings in English for confident communication

Greetings in English for confident communication

Greetings in English for confident communication

Greetings in English for confident communication

What does any communication have in common? It starts with a greeting. This is a polite phrase or greeting used when meeting another person. It is also a chance to make a positive first impression.

Everyone loves friendly greetings. Chances are, you are already actively using greetings such as «Hello» or «How are you?» However, there are more interesting greetings depending on the situation. In order to choose the most appropriate greeting, it is important to understand the level of formality of communication.

Do you know when is the best time to use formal greetings? What about slang? In this article, you will learn how to greet people properly in any situation.

Let’s add new greetings to our vocabulary.

The best greetings for formal communication

Greetings in English slang. Greetings in English. Greetings in English for children. Farewell in English

Greetings in English slang. Greetings in English. Greetings in English for children. Farewell in English

Greetings in English slang. Greetings in English. Greetings in English for children. Farewell in English

Everything in our world is arranged in such a way that without communication and the slightest social connections, nowhere. But how to get them in adulthood is unknown, because to approach a stranger and tell him: “What is your name?” Is not an option at all.

All people are entangled in an inevitable web of interdependence.

~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Here you will not only learn how to learn English in a month, but also supplement your vocabulary with new words of greeting and goodbye.

How to say hello and goodbye in English

How do I respond to greetings in English?

How do I respond to greetings in English?

How do I respond to greetings in English?

Any communication begins with a greeting. Each language has its own. In English, there are several ways to answer it. In addition, English-speaking people greet differently depending on the situation and the closeness of the relationship. Consider all cases of using fixed phrases when meeting a person for the first time.

Hello

Letters in English. Greetings in letters and emails / English Letters. Greetings

Letters in English. Greetings in letters and emails / English Letters. Greetings

Letters in English. Greetings in letters and emails / English Letters. Greetings

When writing a letter, the beginning, that is, addressing the addressee, plays an important role. The address in the English letter differs significantly from the address in the Russian one. Therefore, to write the correct letter in terms of etiquette, you need to know some rules.

Always remember that the form of appeal in a letter depends on the degree of acquaintance or kinship with the person to whom you are addressing the letter.

General circulation model:

Dear /My dear + recipient’s name (polite or not) + colon
Dear /My dear + recipient’s name (with or without courtesy) + comma,

where the polite address is the forms Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Sir, Madam, which are used only with the surname (dots after the forms Mr., Mrs., Ms., as a rule, are put).

Basic rules of handling in English letters.

1. Letters that are strictly formal in tone and content should begin with Dear/My dear and polite treatment:

My dear Sir:	Dear sir / sir!
My dear madam:	Dear madam / madam!

2. In official letters to strangers, whose last names you do not know, the following polite forms are used:

Sir:	Sir / Master!
Dear Sir,	Dear Sir / Sir!
Dear Sirs,	Ladies and gentlemen!
Gentlemen:	Gentlemen!
Dear Sir or Madam:	Dear Sir / Sir or Madame / Madame!
madam:	Madam / Madam!
Dear madam,	Dear madam / madam!

The last two appeals are used both in relation to married and unmarried women. The combination Dear Miss is not used as an address in English.

3. In less formal and semi-official correspondence, you can find the following forms:

Dear Colleague,	Dear Colleague!
Dear Reader,	Dear reader!
Dear Editor,	Dear Editor!
Dear Publisher,	Dear Publisher!

4. If you do not know the name of the addressee, you should not use the phrase To whom it may concern (Whom it concerns). Instead, you should include a job title or general greeting:

Dear Recruiter: Dear Claims Adjustor:

Dear Sir or Madam:

5. If you do not know the gender of the addressee, write his full name, omitting the polite address:

Dear Dana Simms:
Dear TK Spinazola:

6. When in doubt about the choice of addressing a woman (Miss or Mrs.), use neutral Ms.

7. If you are writing to two people, be sure to include both names in the greeting:

Dear Mr. Trujillo and Ms. donne:
Dear Alex and Jill:

8. Never write the following polite messages in full:
Mr., Ms., Mrs. and Dr .:

These references, on the contrary, should not be abbreviated:
Professor, Dean, Sister, Rabbi, Imam, Senator, Governor, Captain, Admiral, Judge

9. If you are writing a letter not to a specific person, but to an organization, use its name in your address:

Dear Syntax Training:

10. In simplified business letters, do not use a greeting at all. Instead, you need to specify the subject in capital letters, followed by the body of the letter.

WAYS TO BEGIN A BUSINESS LETTER
I am writing to share information about standard letter openings to
(The simplified form of a business letter is rarely used.)

11. In greeting letters to unfamiliar or unfamiliar people, a polite address and surname should be used.

Dear Mr. smith,	Dear Mr / Mr Smith!
Dear Miss Smith,	Dear Madam / Miss Smith,
Dear Mrs. wilson,	Dear Madam / Mrs. Wilson,
Dear Ms. green,	Dear Mrs Green!
Dear Messrs. smith and Jones,	Dear Sirs Smith and Jones,

12. In informal situations, i.e. when addressing acquaintances, relatives, friends, only names are used (no polite address):

Dear John,	Dear John!
my dear john,	My dear John!
john,	John!
dearest,	Dear!
my darling,	My dear!

The polite addresses My dear Sir, My dear Madam, Sir, Madam are strictly official. Dear Sir, Dear Madam are somewhat less formal. However, all these forms are used in official situations.

As you can see from the previous examples, there can be either a comma or a colon after the call. The comma is used in accordance with the British tradition, and the colon in accordance with the American tradition, but this distinction is hardly observed at present.

In addition, the comma is used in less formal style letters (social letters), which include letters of sympathy, gratitude, personal congratulations (on a wedding, birthday, promotion, etc.)

), and the colon — in strictly official letters.

13. Appeal to a woman
When contacting a woman, one should take into account her preferences regarding this issue. That is, a married woman can leave her name and take her husband’s surname, can take the full name and surname of her husband, etc. It is recommended to find out about such preferences in advance (for example, from friends or from the signature in the letter). See the table below for details.

Unmarried	Ms. Jane Johnson Miss Jane Johnson (usually when referring to girls under 18)
Married, retaining her first name and maiden name	Ms. Jane johnson
Married, taking her husband’s surname	Mrs. John Kelly (a married woman may prefer to completely take her husband’s first and last name — John Kelly) Mrs. Jane Kelly (a married woman may prefer to keep her first name, Jane, and take her husband’s last name, Kelly) Ms. Jane kelly
Divorced	A divorced woman, as a rule, takes her name, but she can leave her surname and her husband’s as well. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Johnson (maiden name)
Undivided, but living separately from her husband	In this case, options are also possible, depending on the preferences of the womanMrs. John KellyMrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane kelly
Widow	A widow, as a rule, considers herself married, she leaves her husband’s surname, but the name can take both her own and her husband’s. John Kelly (if the widow’s preferences are not known, then this is the most acceptable, unmistakable and neutral option) Mrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane kelly

14. Addressing a couple (husband and wife)

Married, wife uses husband’s name	Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Note — on the envelope in the address, the traditionally feminine name precedes the masculine name and then the surname (Jane and John Kelly). Today, the order of names has become unimportant, any option is acceptable, except in cases where one of the spouses is clearly older in rank — then the name of the spouse who is higher in rank is written first.
Married, wife prefers Ms.	Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly and Mr. John Kelly (do not use Ms. with the husband’s name, i.e. it is incorrect to write Mr. and Ms. John Kelly)
Married, informal style letter	Jane and John KellyJohn and Jane Kelly
Married, wife prefers maiden name	Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Johnson Ms. Jane Johnson and Mr. John Kelly If both names do not fit on one line: Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Johnson (the order of the names does not matter)
Single, but living together (civil marriage)	Mr. John Kelly & Ms. Jane Johnson (required on one line)
The wife is higher than the husband in rank: an elective or military position	The Honorable Jane Kelly and Mr. John Kelly If both names do not fit on one line: The Honorable Jane Kellyand Mr. John kelly
Wife above husband by title: academic degree	Dr. Jane Kelly and Mr. John kelly
Both spouses of a doctor (Ph.D. or doctors) and use the same surname	The Doctors Kelly (omit first names) Drs. Jane and John Kelly / Drs. John and Jane Kelly Dr. John Kelly and Dr. Jane Kelly / Dr. Jane Kelly and Dr. John kelly
Both spouses of a doctor (Ph.D. or doctors), the wife uses her maiden name	Dr. Jane Johnson and Dr. John KellyDr. John Kelly and Dr. Jane johnson

Email writing rules in English

Greetings in English. Most Popular English Greeting Phrases

Greetings in English. Most Popular English Greeting Phrases

Greetings in English. Most Popular English Greeting Phrases

There are many ways to address a person when you meet, but how do you choose the appropriate one for a particular occasion? Greet the interlocutor, taking into account the nature of the communication with him. Contact can be formal (role-based) or informal (personal), and yes, being able to distinguish one communication style from another is a very important moment in the process of learning English.

This may seem daunting at first, but over time you will understand which greetings to use and under what circumstances. To help you, YES English courses offer a range of situational universal greetings in English that can be safely used in formal, informal or ambiguous situations.

Universal greetings

How do I respond to greetings in English?

How do I respond to greetings in English?

How do I respond to greetings in English?

Greetings in English is a very simple topic when taught in class at school, but rather tricky when it comes to communicating with foreigners, especially abroad, where you often have to say hello to strangers.

Many people, when communicating with native speakers, have doubts about how to correctly answer questions inseparable with greetings like “How are you?”, “How are you doing?”, “What’s up?” It turns out that, for example, the Americans when asked «How are you doing?» they can briefly say how they are doing (“Good!”), or they can answer with the same question. So what’s right?

Greetings in English and questions like «How are you?»

Greetings in English: business, option for children

Greetings in English: business, option for children

Greetings in English: business, option for children

Nobody has canceled politeness yet, so it will always be relevant in communication. Today we want to talk about Greetings in English, no meeting, no conversation can do without it. We want to show you different welcome phrases and greetings in English in different situations.

Greetings in English: business, formal for children

• Greetings for all occasions

Greetings for all occasions

Listening: Formal and informal greetings

Listening: Formal and informal greetings

Listening: Formal and informal greetings

In the English language, there are many special words and phrases that are used for greeting. These words are used depending on the situation and the person to whom this greeting is addressed.

The greeting “Good morning” could well be replaced with “Morning”, which is shorter and less formal. In Russian it is not customary to greet each other by saying the word «Morning», but in English this is considered the norm. We use the phrase «Good morning» in these cases.

When using the phrases «Good evening» and «Good night» their meanings should not be confused.

Good evening means a greeting and Good night means goodbye.

Sometimes, drawing an analogy with the Russian language, we can try to pronounce English greetings in the Russian manner. For example, the phrase «Good day» for the English language is also unusual, as well as for the Russian «Morning». Therefore, in such cases, speak English «Good afternoon». Or even simpler:

Hi

Lesson 1: Welcome to School

Lesson 1: Welcome to School

Lesson 1: Welcome to School

Lesson plan:

Conversation patterns: greeting

Lexical topic: at school

Grammar: verb to be

Vocabulary: the name of school subjects

Grammar: the verb have got

Conversation patterns: greeting

Informal greetings from the British

Informal greetings from the British

Informal greetings from the British

Greetings are the first thing we learn when we start learning a foreign language. It is very important to understand them correctly. «Hello» and «Hi» are the most common greetings in England, as most foreigners who study English greet each other.

But this does not mean that you can only say hello in this way. There are several other forms of informal greetings from UK residents. At a reception with the queen, for example, such chips will no longer work! Let’s see how to say «Hello!» in English in different ways.

I will not give the translation of all the words, because I think you know some of them for sure.

1. Hi there

English phrases and expressions: greeting, address, request

Hello dear friends! What a lovely day, isn’t it? May we have your attention, please? Sounds kind, right? And all because the greeting, appeal and request are composed correctly.

Dear readers, today’s review article is devoted to everyday phrases that we practically do not pay attention to, they «bounce off the teeth.» But insisting on the development of speech, we present you with a small selection of popular expressions of greetings, addresses and requests in English.

Greetings in English

Greetings in English: types, rules, examples | Articles in English on Study.ru

Knowledge of the rules of etiquette, a sense of tact, an understanding of the appropriateness and necessity of a statement or comment — all this is about a well-mannered person. In whatever country you are, in whatever circle of people you communicate, it is important under any circumstances to remain a person with a high culture of communication. In particular, if you are a guest of a country that treats this culture with awe. Especially a culture of welcome. 

The Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has always been famous for its traditions and scrupulous attitude towards them. The culture of welcoming is held in high esteem here. 

Before you enter into a conversation with someone and greet, you must absolutely clearly understand the degree of formality of the further conversation:

• official;
• neutral;
• informal.

You need to know what to say and how to respond when you meet, depending on who you are talking to — with friends or with a stranger.

This article will help you understand the intricacies of dialogues in English. We will give various examples of greeting phrases with translation, we will tell you how modern dialogues in chat and on the phone (for example, slang) can sound.

You will also learn how the greeting words sound at different times of the day: morning, afternoon, or evening. 

At first, it may seem to you that it is unrealistic to remember so many options for greetings, but soon you will easily determine which tone to choose when talking and which phrases to use. You will learn to greet English-speaking friends in an original and unusual way, learn to use simple conversational phrases, and conduct a dialogue beautifully and confidently. You will no longer feel that your greetings sound dry and impersonal.

Greetings in a letter

A selection of greetings in English for beginners

By Alina Skorokhodova Mar 10, 2020

Greeting (greetings) in English — one of the most important elements of communication. How correct and appropriate it will be depends on how further communication with the interlocutor will develop.

Correctly used greetings in English, which are spoken at the meeting, create the basis for further communication and dialogue. In different situations with different interlocutors, well-defined phrases and expressions may be used for greeting.

The topics of English greetings can vary, so having the baggage of correct English greetings can start a positive and trusting conversation.

English greetings

27 greetings in English

Source: https://angliyskiyazik.ru/27-privetstviy-na-angliyskom-yazyke/

Greetings in English for confident communication

What does any communication have in common? It starts with a greeting. This is a polite phrase or greeting used when meeting another person. It is also a chance to make a positive first impression.

Everyone loves friendly greetings. Chances are, you are already actively using greetings such as «Hello» or «How are you?» However, there are more interesting greetings depending on the situation. In order to choose the most appropriate greeting, it is important to understand the level of formality of communication.

Do you know when is the best time to use formal greetings? What about slang? In this article, you will learn how to greet people properly in any situation.

Let’s add new greetings to our vocabulary.

The best greetings for formal communication

Greetings in English for confident communication

What does any communication have in common? It starts with a greeting. This is a polite phrase or greeting used when meeting another person. It is also a chance to make a positive first impression.

Everyone loves friendly greetings. Chances are, you are already actively using greetings such as «Hello» or «How are you?» However, there are more interesting greetings depending on the situation. In order to choose the most appropriate greeting, it is important to understand the level of formality of communication.

Do you know when is the best time to use formal greetings? What about slang? In this article, you will learn how to greet people properly in any situation.

Let’s add new greetings to our vocabulary.

The best greetings for formal communication

Sometimes, to maintain a professional tone, it is necessary to use more formal or business language than in everyday communication. Here are the most common situations that require these greetings:

• job interview
• business meeting
• communication with a top manager or CEO
• communication with a new colleague
• communication with customers
• showing respect for an elderly person
• communication with a stranger  

Use the following greetings to begin formal communication in any of the above situations.

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good Evening

Greetings in English slang. Greetings in English. Greetings in English for children. Farewell in English

Everything in our world is arranged in such a way that without communication and the slightest social connections, nowhere. But how to get them in adulthood is unknown, because to approach a stranger and tell him: “What is your name?” Is not an option at all.

All people are entangled in an inevitable web of interdependence.

~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Here you will not only learn how to learn English in a month, but also supplement your vocabulary with new words of greeting and goodbye.

How to say hello and goodbye in English

The British take etiquette very seriously, in particular, it concerns the rules of decency when speaking.

Everything has its beginning and end, and communication does too. For most dialogues, these are greetings and goodbyes.

And if you think that you only need to say “Hello” and “Bye”, then you are greatly mistaken, because the English language is rich in various kinds of variations of these words.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with and adopt some of them.

9 ways to say hello in English

How do I respond to greetings in English?

Any communication begins with a greeting. Each language has its own. In English, there are several ways to answer it. In addition, English-speaking people greet differently depending on the situation and the closeness of the relationship. Consider all cases of using fixed phrases when meeting a person for the first time.

Hello

Usually after the traditional «Hi», «Hello», «Hey» comes the logical question «How are you». This is a standard saying, which is said «for show.» It is not at all expected that you will immediately begin to describe in great detail how you are actually doing. The answer to such a question should be formal:

• Very well. / Fine. (Literary norm)
• Not bad. / Not bad. (Friendly form)
• OK. / Good. (Spoken version)
• Great. / Super. (An emotionally charged word, it expresses delight)

English-speaking people in a friendly environment often use less popular phrases. As a return greeting, they use:

• I am happy. / I’m happy. (The proposal is typical for a conversation with friends)
• I am feeling grateful. / I am grateful. (Used to thank the interlocutor and run on about his business)
• I have been better. / I’ve been better. (Applicable only in close circle)
• Do you want the short or long story? / Do you want a short or long story? (More suitable for a family environment)
• Gearing up for the week. / I’m getting ready for the week. (Relevant for dialogue with work colleagues)
• Trying to stay alive. / I’m trying to survive. (It is said when difficulties in life)
• Better now that you are here. / It’s better when you’re here now. (This is the answer to close people with whom close ties have been established)
• In need of some peace. / In search of tranquility. (Pronounced when everything is bubbling and in full swing)
• I could go for a massage. / I could go for a massage. (Indicates a person’s severe fatigue)
• Want to get away. / I want to leave. (This phrase is applicable at the end of working days, when the soul requires rest)

It is better to end this statement with words of gratitude: «Thanks». After that, out of politeness, they ask an answer question:

• I am wondering how you are?
• Y Tu?
• How are things?
• How are you?
• How is it going?
• Are you OK?

What`s up?

Letters in English. Greetings in letters and emails / English Letters. Greetings

When writing a letter, the beginning, that is, addressing the addressee, plays an important role. The address in the English letter differs significantly from the address in the Russian one. Therefore, to write the correct letter in terms of etiquette, you need to know some rules.

Always remember that the form of appeal in a letter depends on the degree of acquaintance or kinship with the person to whom you are addressing the letter.

General circulation model:

Dear /My dear + recipient’s name (polite or not) + colon
Dear /My dear + recipient’s name (with or without courtesy) + comma,

where the polite address is the forms Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Sir, Madam, which are used only with the surname (dots after the forms Mr., Mrs., Ms., as a rule, are put).

Basic rules of handling in English letters.

1. Letters that are strictly formal in tone and content should begin with Dear/My dear and polite treatment:

My dear Sir:	Dear sir / sir!
My dear madam:	Dear madam / madam!

2. In official letters to strangers, whose last names you do not know, the following polite forms are used:

Sir:	Sir / Master!
Dear Sir,	Dear Sir / Sir!
Dear Sirs,	Ladies and gentlemen!
Gentlemen:	Gentlemen!
Dear Sir or Madam:	Dear Sir / Sir or Madame / Madame!
madam:	Madam / Madam!
Dear madam,	Dear madam / madam!

The last two appeals are used both in relation to married and unmarried women. The combination Dear Miss is not used as an address in English.

3. In less formal and semi-official correspondence, you can find the following forms:

Dear Colleague,	Dear Colleague!
Dear Reader,	Dear reader!
Dear Editor,	Dear Editor!
Dear Publisher,	Dear Publisher!

4. If you do not know the name of the addressee, you should not use the phrase To whom it may concern (Whom it concerns). Instead, you should include a job title or general greeting:

Dear Recruiter: Dear Claims Adjustor:

Dear Sir or Madam:

5. If you do not know the gender of the addressee, write his full name, omitting the polite address:

Dear Dana Simms:
Dear TK Spinazola:

6. When in doubt about the choice of addressing a woman (Miss or Mrs.), use neutral Ms.

7. If you are writing to two people, be sure to include both names in the greeting:

Dear Mr. Trujillo and Ms. donne:
Dear Alex and Jill:

8. Never write the following polite messages in full:
Mr., Ms., Mrs. and Dr .:

These references, on the contrary, should not be abbreviated:
Professor, Dean, Sister, Rabbi, Imam, Senator, Governor, Captain, Admiral, Judge

9. If you are writing a letter not to a specific person, but to an organization, use its name in your address:

Dear Syntax Training:

10. In simplified business letters, do not use a greeting at all. Instead, you need to specify the subject in capital letters, followed by the body of the letter.

WAYS TO BEGIN A BUSINESS LETTER
I am writing to share information about standard letter openings to
(The simplified form of a business letter is rarely used.)

11. In greeting letters to unfamiliar or unfamiliar people, a polite address and surname should be used.

Dear Mr. smith,	Dear Mr / Mr Smith!
Dear Miss Smith,	Dear Madam / Miss Smith,
Dear Mrs. wilson,	Dear Madam / Mrs. Wilson,
Dear Ms. green,	Dear Mrs Green!
Dear Messrs. smith and Jones,	Dear Sirs Smith and Jones,

12. In informal situations, i.e. when addressing acquaintances, relatives, friends, only names are used (no polite address):

Dear John,	Dear John!
my dear john,	My dear John!
john,	John!
dearest,	Dear!
my darling,	My dear!

The polite addresses My dear Sir, My dear Madam, Sir, Madam are strictly official. Dear Sir, Dear Madam are somewhat less formal. However, all these forms are used in official situations.

As you can see from the previous examples, there can be either a comma or a colon after the call. The comma is used in accordance with the British tradition, and the colon in accordance with the American tradition, but this distinction is hardly observed at present.

In addition, the comma is used in less formal style letters (social letters), which include letters of sympathy, gratitude, personal congratulations (on a wedding, birthday, promotion, etc.)

), and the colon — in strictly official letters.

13. Appeal to a woman
When contacting a woman, one should take into account her preferences regarding this issue. That is, a married woman can leave her name and take her husband’s surname, can take the full name and surname of her husband, etc. It is recommended to find out about such preferences in advance (for example, from friends or from the signature in the letter). See the table below for details.

Unmarried	Ms. Jane Johnson Miss Jane Johnson (usually when referring to girls under 18)
Married, retaining her first name and maiden name	Ms. Jane johnson
Married, taking her husband’s surname	Mrs. John Kelly (a married woman may prefer to completely take her husband’s first and last name — John Kelly) Mrs. Jane Kelly (a married woman may prefer to keep her first name, Jane, and take her husband’s last name, Kelly) Ms. Jane kelly
Divorced	A divorced woman, as a rule, takes her name, but she can leave her surname and her husband’s as well. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Johnson (maiden name)
Undivided, but living separately from her husband	In this case, options are also possible, depending on the preferences of the womanMrs. John KellyMrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane kelly
Widow	A widow, as a rule, considers herself married, she leaves her husband’s surname, but the name can take both her own and her husband’s. John Kelly (if the widow’s preferences are not known, then this is the most acceptable, unmistakable and neutral option) Mrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane kelly

14. Addressing a couple (husband and wife)

Married, wife uses husband’s name	Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Note — on the envelope in the address, the traditionally feminine name precedes the masculine name and then the surname (Jane and John Kelly). Today, the order of names has become unimportant, any option is acceptable, except in cases where one of the spouses is clearly older in rank — then the name of the spouse who is higher in rank is written first.
Married, wife prefers Ms.	Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly and Mr. John Kelly (do not use Ms. with the husband’s name, i.e. it is incorrect to write Mr. and Ms. John Kelly)
Married, informal style letter	Jane and John KellyJohn and Jane Kelly
Married, wife prefers maiden name	Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Johnson Ms. Jane Johnson and Mr. John Kelly If both names do not fit on one line: Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Johnson (the order of the names does not matter)
Single, but living together (civil marriage)	Mr. John Kelly & Ms. Jane Johnson (required on one line)
The wife is higher than the husband in rank: an elective or military position	The Honorable Jane Kelly and Mr. John Kelly If both names do not fit on one line: The Honorable Jane Kellyand Mr. John kelly
Wife above husband by title: academic degree	Dr. Jane Kelly and Mr. John kelly
Both spouses of a doctor (Ph.D. or doctors) and use the same surname	The Doctors Kelly (omit first names) Drs. Jane and John Kelly / Drs. John and Jane Kelly Dr. John Kelly and Dr. Jane Kelly / Dr. Jane Kelly and Dr. John kelly
Both spouses of a doctor (Ph.D. or doctors), the wife uses her maiden name	Dr. Jane Johnson and Dr. John KellyDr. John Kelly and Dr. Jane johnson

Email writing rules in English

To write a formal style email (business e-mail), follow all of the above rules regarding formal style (points 1-11). An informal email usually starts like this.

Dear Han, Hi, Ivan, Hi, Kate, Sue, Brooke: Good morning, Kitty,

hello homer,

Or just start the first sentence with a name:

Bart, you were absolutely right about the matter.

Summary table of calls in letters in English

Greetings in English. Most Popular English Greeting Phrases

There are many ways to address a person when you meet, but how do you choose the appropriate one for a particular occasion? Greet the interlocutor, taking into account the nature of the communication with him. Contact can be formal (role-based) or informal (personal), and yes, being able to distinguish one communication style from another is a very important moment in the process of learning English.

This may seem daunting at first, but over time you will understand which greetings to use and under what circumstances. To help you, YES English courses offer a range of situational universal greetings in English that can be safely used in formal, informal or ambiguous situations.

Universal greetings

Hello!	Hi!
Good morning!	Good morning!
Good afternoon!	Good afternoon!
good evening!	Good evening!

Remember, this does not include «Good day!» Which translates to «Good day!» And not «Have a nice day!» And the phrase «Good night!» has a literal translation of «Good night!» and also means goodbye.

Business greetings

How do I respond to greetings in English?

Greetings in English is a very simple topic when taught in class at school, but rather tricky when it comes to communicating with foreigners, especially abroad, where you often have to say hello to strangers.

Many people, when communicating with native speakers, have doubts about how to correctly answer questions inseparable with greetings like “How are you?”, “How are you doing?”, “What’s up?” It turns out that, for example, the Americans when asked «How are you doing?» they can briefly say how they are doing (“Good!”), or they can answer with the same question. So what’s right?

Greetings in English and questions like «How are you?»

This is correct and so, and so, depending on the situation.

Greetings in English usually have two parts:

1. The greeting itself, for example: Hello.
2. A question like “How are you?”, For example: How are you?

In most cases, a question like «How are you?» — this is just a formula of politeness, a formal answer is expected from you, not detailed. It all depends on the context though. If you greet a colleague who passes by with a sheaf of papers and a puzzled expression on his face, then he certainly does not expect news from you, and if in a relaxed atmosphere with a friend who has not been seen for a couple of months, then you can chat.

In addition, it often happens that the question «How are you?» — it does not a question, but a greeting, and in return you just need to say hello. This is the case when the phrase “How are doing” is answered “How are you doing” (in this case, the phrase usually sounds like a statement, not a question).

Here are the options for greetings.

• Hello — neutral “hello” or “hello”. It is appropriate in any situation, so you can say hello to a friend, boss, doctor, president. Also “hello” is “hello” in a telephone conversation.
• Hi — a friendlier option, “hello”. So you can say hello to friends, relatives, strangers, but not suitable for a strict formal setting.
• Hey — a completely informal «hello», something like our «great!» Note that hey can be an attention-getting shout or a greeting.
• Time of day greetings… A neutral way of greeting, so you can say both to a colleague and a friend, and in an official setting.
  • Good morning — good morning.
  • good afternoon — good day.
  • Good evening — good evening.
  • Note that Good night — this is not a night greeting, but a wish of good night.

Now take the “Hi” greeting and add the “How are you?”

Hi! How are you? — «How are you?»

Greetings in English: business, option for children

Nobody has canceled politeness yet, so it will always be relevant in communication. Today we want to talk about Greetings in English, no meeting, no conversation can do without it. We want to show you different welcome phrases and greetings in English in different situations.

Greetings in English: business, formal for children

• Greetings for all occasions

Greetings for all occasions

If it’s morning, evening, or afternoon and you just need to say hello, then the following welcome phrases would work:

• Good morning! — Good morning!
• Good afternoon / day! — Good day!
• Good evening! — Good evening!

If this is a friendly greeting, then Hello! / Hi! — Hey!

But if this is a more formal, businesslike greeting, then phrases are appropriate here, such as:

• How do you do? — Hello.
• Welcome! — Welcome!
• Glad to see you! — Glad to see you!

Greetings in English may be accompanied by additional phrases, questions about health, well-being, business, family, etc. For example:

• How are you? — How are you / are you?
• How is your family? — How is your family?
• How are your parents / children / friends? — How are your parents / children / friends?
• How is your husband / wife? — How is your husband / wife doing?
• What a pleasant surprise! — What a pleasant surprise!
• I haven’t seen you for weeks. — I haven’t seen you for weeks
• It’s a long time since I saw you last! — How long have we not seen each other!

Pay attention to example sentences with these phrases:

Hello, Jim! I haven’t seen you for weeks. What a pleasant surprise! How are you? How are your wife and your mother? — Hi Jim! I haven’t seen you for weeks. What a pleasant surprise! How are you? How are your wife and your mom doing?

Of course, if we are greeted, then we must answer the greeting. Here’s how to do it in English.

Welcome questions like “How are you? / How are you feeling?” And questions about family / work / friends can be answered by:

• Thank you, very well. — Thanks, very good
• Thank you, so-so. — Thank you, so so
• (I’m) Fine, thank you. — I’m fine, thanks
• I’m all right. — I’m good
• Not too bad. — Not so bad
• Nothing good. — Nothing good
• Everything is good. — Things are good.

By using these words and phrases, you will always be courteous and polite with your interlocutor, and your dialogue will be pleasant and positive.

How do you greet someone in English?

Cheers for the kids!

Listening: Formal and informal greetings

In the English language, there are many special words and phrases that are used for greeting. These words are used depending on the situation and the person to whom this greeting is addressed.

The greeting “Good morning” could well be replaced with “Morning”, which is shorter and less formal. In Russian it is not customary to greet each other by saying the word «Morning», but in English this is considered the norm. We use the phrase «Good morning» in these cases.

When using the phrases «Good evening» and «Good night» their meanings should not be confused.

Good evening means a greeting and Good night means goodbye.

Sometimes, drawing an analogy with the Russian language, we can try to pronounce English greetings in the Russian manner. For example, the phrase «Good day» for the English language is also unusual, as well as for the Russian «Morning». Therefore, in such cases, speak English «Good afternoon». Or even simpler:

Hi

In modern English, these greetings replace “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, Good evening ”. Greetings «Hi», «Hello» will sound appropriate on the street, in the office, and at an official reception. In the latter case, perhaps after being introduced, say «Hello, nice to meet you.»

The phrase “Hi there” in English is used even when addressing strangers, and there is no shade of impolite or familiarity in it.

The well-known greeting «How do you do?» no one has been using it for a long time, so try to replace it with something else.

How are you?

Lesson 1: Welcome to School

Lesson plan:

Conversation patterns: greeting

Lexical topic: at school

Grammar: verb to be

Vocabulary: the name of school subjects

Grammar: the verb have got

Conversation patterns: greeting

Greeting phrases are regularly used in everyday communication. The teacher begins the lesson by greeting the class, educated people always greet when they see friends or neighbors. Below is a list of greetings in English.

* Can be used as a greeting to friends in English.                     

** This expression is often used as a greeting to an English teacher. The conversation template is formal and is used as a business greeting.

*** It is appropriate to communicate only with very familiar people.

These English conversation patterns can be used in constructing dialogues. For example:

Dialogue 1

— Hello, Ann! (Hello Anna!)

— Hi, David! (Hello David!)

— Nice to see you again! (Nice to see you again!)

— I am glad to see you too! (I’m glad to see you too!)

Dialogue 2

— Good morning, Max! (Good morning Max!)

— Hi, Jane! (Hi Jane)

— Max! Hello! Welcome! (Max! Hello! Welcome!)

— Hello, everyone! Nice to see all of you again! (Hello everyone. Nice to see you all again!)

Lexical topic: at school

Informal greetings from the British

Greetings are the first thing we learn when we start learning a foreign language. It is very important to understand them correctly. «Hello» and «Hi» are the most common greetings in England, as most foreigners who study English greet each other.

But this does not mean that you can only say hello in this way. There are several other forms of informal greetings from UK residents. At a reception with the queen, for example, such chips will no longer work! Let’s see how to say «Hello!» in English in different ways.

I will not give the translation of all the words, because I think you know some of them for sure.

1. Hi there

A more formal version «Hi».

2. Hiya

English phrases and expressions: greeting, address, request

Hello dear friends! What a lovely day, isn’t it? May we have your attention, please? Sounds kind, right? And all because the greeting, appeal and request are composed correctly.

Dear readers, today’s review article is devoted to everyday phrases that we practically do not pay attention to, they «bounce off the teeth.» But insisting on the development of speech, we present you with a small selection of popular expressions of greetings, addresses and requests in English.

Greetings in English

Do you remember the legendary phrase of Joey — the hero of the TV series «Friends»: «How you doin ‘?». This is how he greeted the girls he liked. In English, there are many forms of one Russian «hello». Formal and not so formal greetings in English for all occasions — read on!

Standard English greetings can be categorized:

 «Phrases of greetings for unfamiliar people» 

• Hello! — Hello!
• Hi! — Hey!
• Good morning / afternoon / evening! — Good morning / day / evening!

• Hey! — Hey hello!
• Well hello! — Well hello!
• Good to see you! — I’m glad to see you!

By just saying hello, you are not showing proper politeness and interest. Remember the additional expressions to the previous ones:

• How are you doin ‘? — How are you?
• How is everything? — How are you? (How is everyone? — literally)
• What’s new? / What’s good? — What’s new? / What’s good?
• What’s up? — How are you?

These words do not carry a special semantic load in themselves, but are considered quite courteous. We can say that this is one big «hello» in English.

The following phrases will come down as an answer:

• Fine, thanks! — Thank you, OK!
• I’m very well! — Very good!
• I’m alright! — I’m fine!
• Not bad, thank you! — Not bad, thanks!
• The same as usual. — As always.
• So-so. — So-so.

Interesting and fully conveying the surprise and joy of an unexpected meeting are the following greetings in English:

• Hello stranger! — Hi stranger!
• Look who it is! — Look who it is!
• Oh my God, it’s you! — My God, it’s you!
• Where have you been? — Where have you been? / Where have you been?
• Is it really you? — Is it really you? / Is it really you?

If you do not have time to talk with a person, well, anything can happen, say one of these expressions and the interlocutor will understand everything:

• Sorry, I can’t stop! — Sorry, I can’t stop!

Source: https://native-english.com.ua/blog/anglijskie-frazy-i-vyrazhenija-privetstvie-obraschenie-prosba/

Greetings in English: types, rules, examples | Articles in English on Study.ru

Knowledge of the rules of etiquette, a sense of tact, an understanding of the appropriateness and necessity of a statement or comment — all this is about a well-mannered person. In whatever country you are, in whatever circle of people you communicate, it is important under any circumstances to remain a person with a high culture of communication. In particular, if you are a guest of a country that treats this culture with awe. Especially a culture of welcome. 

The Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has always been famous for its traditions and scrupulous attitude towards them. The culture of welcoming is held in high esteem here. 

Before you enter into a conversation with someone and greet, you must absolutely clearly understand the degree of formality of the further conversation:

• official;
• neutral;
• informal.

You need to know what to say and how to respond when you meet, depending on who you are talking to — with friends or with a stranger.

This article will help you understand the intricacies of dialogues in English. We will give various examples of greeting phrases with translation, we will tell you how modern dialogues in chat and on the phone (for example, slang) can sound.

You will also learn how the greeting words sound at different times of the day: morning, afternoon, or evening. 

At first, it may seem to you that it is unrealistic to remember so many options for greetings, but soon you will easily determine which tone to choose when talking and which phrases to use. You will learn to greet English-speaking friends in an original and unusual way, learn to use simple conversational phrases, and conduct a dialogue beautifully and confidently. You will no longer feel that your greetings sound dry and impersonal.

Greetings in a letter

Let’s start with a welcome letter. Earlier in one of the articles, we already spoke in detail about how to correctly compose a letter in English. Today we will once again discuss the details of a written appeal to the addressee, because for our English-speaking friends, relatives or business colleagues, the culture of a polite greeting is very important.

Please note that now we are talking about informal or neutral treatment, we will talk about the principles of greeting in business correspondence a little later. 

It does not use formal addresses such as: Sir, Mister, Mrs or Miss. You can start your letter with the following welcome phrases:

• Hello / Hi — Hey, .
• Greetings — Greetings, .
• Hello my dear ann — Hello, my dear Anna,.
• dearest friend — Dear friend,.
• Dear alice — Dear Alice, .

You can also greet a person simply by their first name. 

Official greeting

There are quite a few situations when knowledge of a formal and business language is necessary:

• business meetings and negotiations;
• working interview;
• communication with top managers of large world companies;
• an unexpected meeting with the president of your company (when you may not know personally, but you have no right not to greet this person);
• pay tribute to people of advanced age;
• addressing a person whom you know superficially;
• meeting with new business colleagues;
• communication with new clients, VIP clients, dissatisfied clients in official correspondence, etc.

In fact, there can be many more situations. It is important to understand in which of them you should observe the chain of command and choose the right tone. 

The main rule: if you do not know the person well, if it is not a close friend or relative, always choose a formal greeting so as not to embarrass anyone. By choosing this tone, you show your interlocutor your respect, make it clear that you understand the importance of the meeting / event.

Use the following examples of greetings:

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening — Good morning / afternoon / evening.
This greeting is considered the most common form of address. Suitable for communicating with colleagues, clients, new neighbors, business partners, etc.

Good morning, everyone. I hope you are doing well this morning — Good morning everybody. I hope you are all right.
This is how you greet a group of people, for example, in a meeting.

To express special respect, use the phrase: Good morning Mr Smith — Good morning, Mr. Smith. If you know each other well, use first name instead of last name.

Hello. How do you do? — Hello. How are you doing? 
Formally, an appeal to someone you meet for the first time, in the work process or at a business dinner.

Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you — Glad to meet you.
Also suitable for first meeting in a business setting.

How have you been doing? How have you been? — How are you doing?
A more respectful, simpler, and polite version of an informal phrase How are you? It will be appropriate in a situation where you have not met a person for a long time.

Greetings in business correspondence

In business correspondence, it is very important to maintain an official tone, not to abuse complex structures: the easier you express yourself, the better. The letter should not contain long paragraphs and familiar references.

In the greeting, you should not use such words as: Dear, Dearest etc. 

In a business letter, we recommend that you find out in advance who you are contacting: a man or a woman. Depending on this, choose the appropriate appeal: Mr or Ms.

Welcome dialogs in English

We offer several options for greeting dialogs:

• Ggood morning! You must be Ann?
• Yes, good morning. I’m sorry, and your name is?
• My name is Alex. Very nice to meet you. Welcome to Madrid!
• Thank You.
• How are you today?
• Very well, thank you. And yourself?
• I’m good. Thanks for asking. 

• Good morning! You must be Anna?
• Good morning, yes. I beg your pardon, what is your name?
• My name is Alex. I am very glad to meet you. Welcome to Madrid!
• Thank you.
• How are you?
• Excellent thank you. And your?
• I’m fine. Thank you for asking. 

The highlighted fragments of the dialogue are an indicator of formal communication: welcome to instead welcome, very nice to meet you instead nice to meet you, thank you instead of thanks.

1. In neutral communication (for example, when communicating with a colleague):

• Hello!
• Hello! Are you Ann?

Source: https://www.study.ru/article/lexicology/privetstvie-na-angliyskom-yazyke

A selection of greetings in English for beginners

By Alina Skorokhodova Mar 10, 2020

Greeting (greetings) in English — one of the most important elements of communication. How correct and appropriate it will be depends on how further communication with the interlocutor will develop.

Correctly used greetings in English, which are spoken at the meeting, create the basis for further communication and dialogue. In different situations with different interlocutors, well-defined phrases and expressions may be used for greeting.

The topics of English greetings can vary, so having the baggage of correct English greetings can start a positive and trusting conversation.

English greetings

There are a lot of greetings in English. Most of them are radically different from each other and in the situation where one is applicable, the other is completely unacceptable.

So, greetings in English can be the following words:

English greeting	Transfer
Hello! How are you doing?	Hello! How are you doing?
Good morning / afternoon / evening!	Good morning / afternoon / evening!
Glad to see you!	Good to see you!

It will be good to turn to an unfamiliar interlocutor, but if you say hello in this way in a warm and friendly company, there is a risk of being branded as old-fashioned or arrogant. At the same time, if at an official event you turn to a new acquaintance too relaxed, then this will invariably leave an imprint of rudeness and bad manners. Therefore, it is extremely important to have a stock of English greetings for all occasions in order to form a good impression of yourself.

English greeting	Transfer
Hey, dude, what’s up?	Hello dude, how are you?
wagwan?	How’s it going?

Neutral English greetings

Neutral greetings in English can be used in cases where the greeting is formal and it is necessary to show tact and good manners.

Universal English greeting «Hello!» will be well received:

• in dealing with unfamiliar people;
• in a formal setting.

It should be noted that the greeting familiar from school in English “Hello! How do you do? » now it is rarely used and is considered a morally obsolete phrase. By the way, its correct translation is «Nice to meet you!» noticeably different from the well-established stereotype «How are you?»

English greeting	Transfer
Hello!	Hey! Hello!
How do you do?	Hello! Nice to meet you!
Good morning!	Good morning!
Good afternoon!	Good afternoon!
good evening!	Good evening!
How are you doing?	How are you?
How have you been?	How are you?
Nice to meet you!	Nice to meet you!

Talking about the weather is appropriate in any country in the world, but among all other foreigners, the British are especially fond of this topic.

Therefore, the beginning of a conversation about the weather is suitable as a topic for a polite English greeting:

English greeting	Transfer
Hello, isn’t a lovely day?	Hello, it’s a great day today, don’t you think?
Hello, what about this terrible weather?	Hello, how do you like this creepy weather?
Hello, did you hear the storm at last night?	Hello, did you hear the thunderstorm last night?

Informal English greetings

When communicating with friends and family, it is customary to avoid formalities. Friends rarely communicate in formal language, speaking more often in slang or abbreviations, the same applies to English greetings.

The most common phrases in English in an informal environment:

• Hi! — «Hey!». The American equivalent of this greeting is «Yo!»
• LongteamNo.see! — «Long time no see!»
• Hey, guys! — «Great, guys!» More commonly used in the States.
• Hiya! — «Well, hey, hello!» Merging «Hi» and «You». This greeting format in English is used in the north of England, in America it will look like «Heya!»
• Alright (matt)? — Semantic combination of English greetings «Hi!» and «How are you?» In one expression, both a greeting and a question about business.
• What’s going on? — «What’s up?»
• wagwan? — One of the most informal English greetings. Abbreviation for «What’s going on?»
• Sup?/wazup? –Slang abbreviation for “What’s up?”.
• howdycourier? — «Man, how are you? » American expression.
• Heybro!/Heysis! — “Great brother! / Great sister! «
• Hey, dude, what‘sup? — «Hello, dude, how are you? «
• Ayap

Source: https://eng911.ru/lexicon/privetstvie.html

27 greetings in English

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Greetings in English for confident communication

Greetings in English for confident communication

What does any communication have in common? It starts with a greeting. This is a polite phrase or greeting used when meeting another person. It is also a chance to make a positive first impression.

Everyone loves friendly greetings. Chances are, you are already actively using greetings such as «Hello» or «How are you?» However, there are more interesting greetings depending on the situation. In order to choose the most appropriate greeting, it is important to understand the level of formality of communication.

Do you know when is the best time to use formal greetings? What about slang? In this article, you will learn how to greet people properly in any situation.

Let’s add new greetings to our vocabulary.

The best greetings for formal communication

The best greetings for formal communication

Sometimes, to maintain a professional tone, it is necessary to use more formal or business language than in everyday communication. Here are the most common situations that require these greetings:

• job interview
• business meeting
• communication with a top manager or CEO
• communication with a new colleague
• communication with customers
• showing respect for an elderly person
• communication with a stranger  

Use the following greetings to begin formal communication in any of the above situations.

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good Evening

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good Evening

These greetings are used at different times of the day. Whether you are chatting with a regular customer, coworkers, or new neighbors, these phrases are an effective way to start communication.

The greetings change depending on the time of day. For example: «Good morning» usually used from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m., whereas a greeting Good afternoon suitable for times from 12 noon to 6 pm. «Good evening» most commonly used after 6pm or at sunset.

Keep in mind that the phrase «Good night» is not a greeting and in business communication this phrase is used to say goodbye. For example:

It was nice to meet you. good night!

good night! see you tomorrow.

To express your respect for the person, you can add the name of the interlocutor to the greeting phrase. As a rule, native speakers adhere to a less formal style even in business communication, and also use the name of the interlocutor after greeting. For example:

Good morning Mr Houston

Good afternoon, Ms. Partridge

Good morning Tom

good evening Kelly.

To pronounce «Good morning» less formally, you can simply say «Morning»… When communicating with a group of people, you can say, for example:

Good evening, everyone! I hope you are doing well.

Looking to improve your speaking skills? Check out our article «5 Basic Principles of Small Talk».

How do you do?

How do you do?

If you need a VERY formal phrase for someone you are meeting with for the first time, then this phrase is very suitable. Although this greeting is rare today, it can still be heard frequently from older people.

«Hello. How do you do? « — The perfect greeting for a business dinner or formal event such as a conference. The correct answer to this greeting is «I’m well / fine / great / better than ever, etc.».

Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you

This is one example of a respectful greeting that is good to use if this is your first time meeting with the other person. For example:

A: Good morning. I’m Alex White from [Company].

B: Nice to meet you, Mr. White.

A common practice when meeting people is to shake hands. The handshake usually lasts a few seconds, which gives you enough time to say the phrase «Pleased to meet you».

How have you been?

How have you been?

This is a polite way to ask: «How are you?»if you haven’t seen your interlocutor for a long time. Only ask this question if you have met the person you are talking to before.

A: How have you been?

B: I’ve been busy working a lot. How about you?

Informal ways to say hello

Informal ways to say hello

When it comes to chatting with a neighbor or coworkers during a coffee break, it is best to use informal ways to say hello. They are suitable for the following cases:

• casual meetings with colleagues
• communication with the team
• teamwork
• job fair
• greetings from neighbors
• chatting with a friend

Hello / Hi / Hey

Hello / Hi / Hey

Looking for the most popular greetings to use in an informal setting? «Hello» и «Hi» Is the best choice of greeting for situations like this. Usually, the greeting is followed by the name of the other person. For example:

Hello Michel. How are you?

Hi Monica. Nice to see you!

Reach out to people you know well using a greeting «Hey»… This greeting is also a good way to start chatting with strangers. In such a case, the greeting «Hey» is not considered rude, but can be confusing.

How are you doing? / How’s it going?

How are you doing? / How’s it going?

This is the way to ask: «How are you?». People usually prefer to ask this question after the main greeting. This question is usually followed by a short positive answer. For example:

A: Hello, Amanda! How are you doing?

B: Fine, thanks. And you?

A: Hi, Michel. How’s it going?

B: Great! How about you?

Note that these questions can also be used as part of the main greeting. This is especially appropriate when you have little time for meaningful communication. In this case, there is no need to answer.

Nice to see you / It’s great to see you / Good to see you

Nice to see you / It’s great to see you / Good to see you

If you haven’t seen a person for a while, or have met unexpectedly, then use one of these friendly greetings. You can use these greetings at the beginning of a conversation, after a call, or as the final part of a short dialogue:

Hello Veronica. Nice to see you there.

Well, it was great to see you. Have a good day.

Long-time no see / It’s been a while

Long-time no see / It’s been a while

These common phrases are used to greet a longtime friend or to start a conversation with someone you haven’t seen for a long time. These expressions are often followed by questions like «How are you?» or «What’s new?» This is a great way to start a short conversation about what has happened since you last met.

A: Hey John! Long time no see. How are you?

B: I’m fine, thanks! What’s new?

A: Hi, Taya. How’s it going?

B: Good thanks.

A: I haven’t seen you for ages.

B: Yes, it’s been a while.

Slang: a creative way to greet someone

Slang: a creative way to greet someone

The following greetings are slang and therefore informal. These greetings should only be used with close friends or family members. Be aware that these informal greetings are common in certain regions. In this regard, the phrase that the interlocutors understand in Australia or use in British English can sound rather strange in the United States.

Yo!

Yo!

This funny greeting has its origins in the hip-hop culture of the 90s and is widely used in the United States today.

Are you OK? / Alright mate?

Are you OK? / Alright mate?

This is the British slang version of the phrase “Hello. How are you? » If your friend asks you one of these questions, just say “Yeah, fine”.

Howdy!

Howdy!

This strange greeting is an acronym for the phrase «How do you do?» and is widely used in parts of Canada and the United States.

Sup? /Whazzup?

Sup? /Whazzup?

All teens know that this greeting is a shortened version of «What’s up?»

A well-chosen greeting makes it easier to start a conversation, whether you are communicating with a close friend or a stranger. Use the greetings mentioned in the article to expand your vocabulary and make your English sound more natural. Feel free to use these new expressions in your daily communication.

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Source: https://preply.com/blog/22-poleznyh-privetstviya-na-kazhdyj-den/

Greetings in English slang. Greetings in English. Greetings in English for children. Farewell in English

Greetings in English slang. Greetings in English. Greetings in English for children. Farewell in English

Everything in our world is arranged in such a way that without communication and the slightest social connections, nowhere. But how to get them in adulthood is unknown, because to approach a stranger and tell him: “What is your name?” Is not an option at all.

All people are entangled in an inevitable web of interdependence.

~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Here you will not only learn how to learn English in a month, but also supplement your vocabulary with new words of greeting and goodbye.

How to say hello and goodbye in English

How to say hello and goodbye in English

The British take etiquette very seriously, in particular, it concerns the rules of decency when speaking.

Everything has its beginning and end, and communication does too. For most dialogues, these are greetings and goodbyes.

And if you think that you only need to say “Hello” and “Bye”, then you are greatly mistaken, because the English language is rich in various kinds of variations of these words.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with and adopt some of them.

9 ways to say hello in English

9 ways to say hello in English

There are dozens of different greetings available. All of them are used in different circumstances and with different people, the most common and universal are:

PhraseTranslation

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening	When communicating with unfamiliar people or people with a higher status, you need to use more formal greetings and these will suit you very well.
Hello	It also applies to formal greetings, but much simpler and more familiar.
Hi	This is a short version of “Hello” that is used most often and in all situations, so if you are afraid not to remember all the other greetings, use it — you will not fail.
Hey	In order not to confuse an unfamiliar person, try to use this word only in the company of acquaintances or friends. Trying to get them the attention of a stranger on the street can be rude.
What’s up? / Sup?	This greeting, although it has the form of a question, does not require an answer at all, but if you really want to answer, you can use: “Nothing”. It sounds simple and cool. The abbreviated version of «Sup» is used mainly by teenagers and there are an infinite number of answers to it.
How are you doing?	This simple phrase can be used as a greeting not only with close friends, but also with strangers. You can say her even if you are not in the mood for a long conversation, because she does not require an answer.
Yo!	This slang expression comes from the hip-hop culture of the 80s and 90s, if you want to look cool or be your own in a local get-together, then this greeting can help you with this, in the worst case, you will look stupid and funny, so it all depends from you.
Look who it is!	Walking down the street and suddenly met a friend who had not been seen for a thousand years? This greeting will fit perfectly, because after it the dialogue will easily turn into an interesting narration of events that have happened in life.
Why hello there.	Most often, this expression is used by men in relation to beautiful girls. If you met your companion and want to compliment her, then you can start communication with this phrase — she will be pleased with your admiration.

The word “Why” can be used not only as an interrogative. You can easily use it to draw attention to the information that you say after it. For example: Why, haven’t you heard of that?

How to say goodbye in English

How to say goodbye in English

Like greetings, there are many options for goodbyes: formal, informal, and even slang. All of them are actively used in English, so depending on the environment you are in, you can use a couple of them:

PhraseTranslation

Goodbye	One of the most common and formal farewell options. Similar to our «Goodbye», so you can use it in any situation without fear of appearing tactless.
Have a good day!	This phrase, as well as many of its derivatives, can be used when communicating with unfamiliar people. Saying “have a good day” will show you a friendly attitude and leave a pleasant impression on the interlocutor.
Take care	It is no less formal than “Have a good day!”, But with a completely different connotation — it is usually used when saying goodbye to a person for at least a week.
Bye!	A popular and very simple farewell that can be used in communication with absolutely any interlocutor, be it a best friend or a director.
Later!	A funny word used mostly by men, but women can also use it to say goodbye to one of their friends.
See you later / Talk to you later	In fact, this is just the full version of Later, but less popular. It can be used in personal communication with a person, but if you say goodbye to someone on the phone, then it is more appropriate to use “Talk to you later”.
Have a good one	It’s a different version of “Have a good day!” And is as versatile and friendly as it is.
Catch you later	A variation of «See you later» that can be used to emphasize a casual communication style.
Peace! /peace out	Farewell, popular in the days of hippies, has become established in everyday communication, and therefore is still used in casual communication with good acquaintances and friends.
I’m out!	A funny slang expression that makes it clear to the interlocutors that you are glad that you are leaving. For example, leaving work in the evening, you can say goodbye to your colleagues in this way, in this case, it will be very appropriate.

And in order to better consolidate such a huge variety of greetings and goodbyes in your memory, we suggest watching this video:

Instead of a conclusion

Instead of a conclusion

We hope now it will not be difficult for you to start and end a conversation.

And in order to learn not only to say hello and goodbye, but also to easily maintain a conversation, we suggest you take a free trial lesson at our school and sign up for a conversational English course.

Source: https://ienglish.ru/blog/angliyskiy-dlia-turistov/razgovornye-frazi-na-angliiskom-dlia-turistov-kak-pozdorovatsa-poproschatsa-izvinitsa-poznakomitsa-na-angliiskom

How do I respond to greetings in English?

How do I respond to greetings in English?

Any communication begins with a greeting. Each language has its own. In English, there are several ways to answer it. In addition, English-speaking people greet differently depending on the situation and the closeness of the relationship. Consider all cases of using fixed phrases when meeting a person for the first time.

Hello

Hello

Usually after the traditional «Hi», «Hello», «Hey» comes the logical question «How are you». This is a standard saying, which is said «for show.» It is not at all expected that you will immediately begin to describe in great detail how you are actually doing. The answer to such a question should be formal:

• Very well. / Fine. (Literary norm)
• Not bad. / Not bad. (Friendly form)
• OK. / Good. (Spoken version)
• Great. / Super. (An emotionally charged word, it expresses delight)

English-speaking people in a friendly environment often use less popular phrases. As a return greeting, they use:

• I am happy. / I’m happy. (The proposal is typical for a conversation with friends)
• I am feeling grateful. / I am grateful. (Used to thank the interlocutor and run on about his business)
• I have been better. / I’ve been better. (Applicable only in close circle)
• Do you want the short or long story? / Do you want a short or long story? (More suitable for a family environment)
• Gearing up for the week. / I’m getting ready for the week. (Relevant for dialogue with work colleagues)
• Trying to stay alive. / I’m trying to survive. (It is said when difficulties in life)
• Better now that you are here. / It’s better when you’re here now. (This is the answer to close people with whom close ties have been established)
• In need of some peace. / In search of tranquility. (Pronounced when everything is bubbling and in full swing)
• I could go for a massage. / I could go for a massage. (Indicates a person’s severe fatigue)
• Want to get away. / I want to leave. (This phrase is applicable at the end of working days, when the soul requires rest)

It is better to end this statement with words of gratitude: «Thanks». After that, out of politeness, they ask an answer question:

• I am wondering how you are?
• Y Tu?
• How are things?
• How are you?
• How is it going?
• Are you OK?

What`s up?

What`s up?

This is a very informal option. Translated as «What’s new». It is popular with young people in the United States. This form of greeting is also not designed for long outpourings. There are several ways to answer it. Often the same interrogative construction is used or a laconic answer is given:

• Same old. / Everything is the same as before. (Classic line in neutral tone)
• Oh, gosh, all kinds of stuff. / Oh my god, all at once. (An emotional statement that shows that everything has piled up sharply)
• Nothing new. / Nothing new. (Standard construction without connotation)
• Not a lot. / Nothing. (Briefly and clearly outlines that everything is unchanged)
• Nothing too much. / Nothing new. (Expresses that events are taking their course)
• Oh, just the usual. / Oh, as usual. (Conversational option for polite conversation)

All these phrases, in fact, mean that nothing special has happened. They do not carry any emotional connotation. Pronounced to both friends and unfamiliar people.

How are you doing

How are you doing

Sometimes, instead of directly greeting, the interlocutor says this remark. It is used in informal speech and means: «How are you.» Pronounced instead of a greeting, but without interrogative intonation. As a rule, the dialogue does not continue after it. The person just greeted you in this way and moved on. For this reason, the answer is short and polite.

• Pretty good. / Pretty good. (The most common answer in everyday speech)
• Fine. / Fine. (Indicates that you do not want to continue the conversation. Used to reply to people you do not know.)

What is Happening

What is Happening

Another kind of welcome address. It is resorted to everywhere. The phrase is neutral, but it is permissible to answer it emotionally:

• Nice and dandy cotton candy. / Sweet and sweet like cotton candy. (Figurative sentence, brings a bit of humor to the response)
• Not terrific, not terrible, just average. / Not awesome, not awful, just normal. (Indicates stability and the absence of any shocks)
• I am hanging in there. / I’m stuck here. (He talks about a lot of things to do)
• Somewhere between better and best. / Something between the best and the best. (Positive format, the phrase confirms that there are no problems)
• a pitbull in a butcher shop. / Like a dog in a butcher’s shop. (Emphasizes that everything is just amazing)

How do you do

How do you do

This is a formal greeting and is usually accompanied by a handshake. You can answer it with the same question in an affirmative form or with a neutral phrase:

• Nice to meet you. / It was nice to see you.
• Pleased to meet you. / I was glad to meet you.

A close friend is told not such long constructions, but more laconic words:

• Take care. / Take care.
• Bye-bye. / Bye Bye.
• See you. / See you.

Knowing how to respond correctly to a particular greeting, you can easily start any conversation with both foreign friends and colleagues. If you want to learn not only to communicate with foreigners, but also to put the correct pronunciation, learn grammar, test your level of knowledge, sign up for a free trial English lesson at the WSE school.

Source: https://www.wallstreetenglish.ru/blog/kak-otvechat-na-privetstviya-na-angliyskom-yazyke/

Letters in English. Greetings in letters and emails / English Letters. Greetings

Letters in English. Greetings in letters and emails / English Letters. Greetings

When writing a letter, the beginning, that is, addressing the addressee, plays an important role. The address in the English letter differs significantly from the address in the Russian one. Therefore, to write the correct letter in terms of etiquette, you need to know some rules.

Always remember that the form of appeal in a letter depends on the degree of acquaintance or kinship with the person to whom you are addressing the letter.

General circulation model:

Dear /My dear + recipient’s name (polite or not) + colon
Dear /My dear + recipient’s name (with or without courtesy) + comma,

where the polite address is the forms Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Sir, Madam, which are used only with the surname (dots after the forms Mr., Mrs., Ms., as a rule, are put).

Basic rules of handling in English letters.

1. Letters that are strictly formal in tone and content should begin with Dear/My dear and polite treatment:

My dear Sir:	Dear sir / sir!
My dear madam:	Dear madam / madam!

2. In official letters to strangers, whose last names you do not know, the following polite forms are used:

Sir:	Sir / Master!
Dear Sir,	Dear Sir / Sir!
Dear Sirs,	Ladies and gentlemen!
Gentlemen:	Gentlemen!
Dear Sir or Madam:	Dear Sir / Sir or Madame / Madame!
madam:	Madam / Madam!
Dear madam,	Dear madam / madam!

The last two appeals are used both in relation to married and unmarried women. The combination Dear Miss is not used as an address in English.

3. In less formal and semi-official correspondence, you can find the following forms:

Dear Colleague,	Dear Colleague!
Dear Reader,	Dear reader!
Dear Editor,	Dear Editor!
Dear Publisher,	Dear Publisher!

4. If you do not know the name of the addressee, you should not use the phrase To whom it may concern (Whom it concerns). Instead, you should include a job title or general greeting:

Dear Recruiter: Dear Claims Adjustor:

Dear Sir or Madam:

5. If you do not know the gender of the addressee, write his full name, omitting the polite address:

Dear Dana Simms:
Dear TK Spinazola:

6. When in doubt about the choice of addressing a woman (Miss or Mrs.), use neutral Ms.

7. If you are writing to two people, be sure to include both names in the greeting:

Dear Mr. Trujillo and Ms. donne:
Dear Alex and Jill:

8. Never write the following polite messages in full:
Mr., Ms., Mrs. and Dr .:

These references, on the contrary, should not be abbreviated:
Professor, Dean, Sister, Rabbi, Imam, Senator, Governor, Captain, Admiral, Judge

9. If you are writing a letter not to a specific person, but to an organization, use its name in your address:

Dear Syntax Training:

10. In simplified business letters, do not use a greeting at all. Instead, you need to specify the subject in capital letters, followed by the body of the letter.

WAYS TO BEGIN A BUSINESS LETTER
I am writing to share information about standard letter openings to
(The simplified form of a business letter is rarely used.)

11. In greeting letters to unfamiliar or unfamiliar people, a polite address and surname should be used.

Dear Mr. smith,	Dear Mr / Mr Smith!
Dear Miss Smith,	Dear Madam / Miss Smith,
Dear Mrs. wilson,	Dear Madam / Mrs. Wilson,
Dear Ms. green,	Dear Mrs Green!
Dear Messrs. smith and Jones,	Dear Sirs Smith and Jones,

12. In informal situations, i.e. when addressing acquaintances, relatives, friends, only names are used (no polite address):

Dear John,	Dear John!
my dear john,	My dear John!
john,	John!
dearest,	Dear!
my darling,	My dear!

The polite addresses My dear Sir, My dear Madam, Sir, Madam are strictly official. Dear Sir, Dear Madam are somewhat less formal. However, all these forms are used in official situations.

As you can see from the previous examples, there can be either a comma or a colon after the call. The comma is used in accordance with the British tradition, and the colon in accordance with the American tradition, but this distinction is hardly observed at present.

In addition, the comma is used in less formal style letters (social letters), which include letters of sympathy, gratitude, personal congratulations (on a wedding, birthday, promotion, etc.)

), and the colon — in strictly official letters.

13. Appeal to a woman
When contacting a woman, one should take into account her preferences regarding this issue. That is, a married woman can leave her name and take her husband’s surname, can take the full name and surname of her husband, etc. It is recommended to find out about such preferences in advance (for example, from friends or from the signature in the letter). See the table below for details.

Unmarried	Ms. Jane Johnson Miss Jane Johnson (usually when referring to girls under 18)
Married, retaining her first name and maiden name	Ms. Jane johnson
Married, taking her husband’s surname	Mrs. John Kelly (a married woman may prefer to completely take her husband’s first and last name — John Kelly) Mrs. Jane Kelly (a married woman may prefer to keep her first name, Jane, and take her husband’s last name, Kelly) Ms. Jane kelly
Divorced	A divorced woman, as a rule, takes her name, but she can leave her surname and her husband’s as well. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Johnson (maiden name)
Undivided, but living separately from her husband	In this case, options are also possible, depending on the preferences of the womanMrs. John KellyMrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane kelly
Widow	A widow, as a rule, considers herself married, she leaves her husband’s surname, but the name can take both her own and her husband’s. John Kelly (if the widow’s preferences are not known, then this is the most acceptable, unmistakable and neutral option) Mrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane kelly

14. Addressing a couple (husband and wife)

Married, wife uses husband’s name	Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Note — on the envelope in the address, the traditionally feminine name precedes the masculine name and then the surname (Jane and John Kelly). Today, the order of names has become unimportant, any option is acceptable, except in cases where one of the spouses is clearly older in rank — then the name of the spouse who is higher in rank is written first.
Married, wife prefers Ms.	Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly and Mr. John Kelly (do not use Ms. with the husband’s name, i.e. it is incorrect to write Mr. and Ms. John Kelly)
Married, informal style letter	Jane and John KellyJohn and Jane Kelly
Married, wife prefers maiden name	Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Johnson Ms. Jane Johnson and Mr. John Kelly If both names do not fit on one line: Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Johnson (the order of the names does not matter)
Single, but living together (civil marriage)	Mr. John Kelly & Ms. Jane Johnson (required on one line)
The wife is higher than the husband in rank: an elective or military position	The Honorable Jane Kelly and Mr. John Kelly If both names do not fit on one line: The Honorable Jane Kellyand Mr. John kelly
Wife above husband by title: academic degree	Dr. Jane Kelly and Mr. John kelly
Both spouses of a doctor (Ph.D. or doctors) and use the same surname	The Doctors Kelly (omit first names) Drs. Jane and John Kelly / Drs. John and Jane Kelly Dr. John Kelly and Dr. Jane Kelly / Dr. Jane Kelly and Dr. John kelly
Both spouses of a doctor (Ph.D. or doctors), the wife uses her maiden name	Dr. Jane Johnson and Dr. John KellyDr. John Kelly and Dr. Jane johnson

Email writing rules in English

Email writing rules in English

To write a formal style email (business e-mail), follow all of the above rules regarding formal style (points 1-11). An informal email usually starts like this.

Dear Han, Hi, Ivan, Hi, Kate, Sue, Brooke: Good morning, Kitty,

hello homer,

Or just start the first sentence with a name:

Bart, you were absolutely right about the matter.

Summary table of calls in letters in English

Summary table of calls in letters in English

Style Unit Mn. number

Formal and strictly formal	My dear Sir / Sir My dear Madam / Madam
Strictly official	Sir / My dear Mr. SmithMadam / My dear Mrs. Smith

Source: https://www.englishelp.ru/business-english/english-letters/118-letters-salutations.html

Greetings in English. Most Popular English Greeting Phrases

Greetings in English. Most Popular English Greeting Phrases

There are many ways to address a person when you meet, but how do you choose the appropriate one for a particular occasion? Greet the interlocutor, taking into account the nature of the communication with him. Contact can be formal (role-based) or informal (personal), and yes, being able to distinguish one communication style from another is a very important moment in the process of learning English.

This may seem daunting at first, but over time you will understand which greetings to use and under what circumstances. To help you, YES English courses offer a range of situational universal greetings in English that can be safely used in formal, informal or ambiguous situations.

Universal greetings

Universal greetings

Hello!	Hi!
Good morning!	Good morning!
Good afternoon!	Good afternoon!
good evening!	Good evening!

Remember, this does not include «Good day!» Which translates to «Good day!» And not «Have a nice day!» And the phrase «Good night!» has a literal translation of «Good night!» and also means goodbye.

Business greetings

Business greetings

If you imagine a working dialogue in the form of a constructor, then a correct business greeting in English will be the defining element among its other components, the basis of the first impression and further communication.

At customs, at the airport, at a government office, in the office, etiquette and politeness should be observed. It is also necessary to use the formal language at business meetings and negotiations, at interviews, in communication with teachers at the university and with those whom you do not know well and with the elderly.

In addition to universal greetings, there are the following official ways to say hello:

Hello! How do you do?	Be careful! Correctly translated, this phrase means «Nice to meet you!», But not «How are you?»
Nice to meet you! / Pleased to meet you!	Nice to meet you! / Pleased to Meet You!
How have you been doing? / How have you been?	How are you? / How are you doing?

We advise you to apply by your last name to express your special respect.

Good evening, Mr Smith!

Good evening Mr. Smith!

If you need to say hello to a group of people, remember the following formal greeting:

Good morning, everyone. I hope you are doing well this morning.

Good morning everybody. I hope you are doing well today.

Official appeals

Official appeals

When addressing a person officially, it is customary to indicate status in front of his name.

Woman
Miss	Miss	Appeal to a young unmarried girl. (Miss Young)
Ms.	Mrs.	If you are not sure if the girl is married. (Ms. Pfeiffer)
Mrs.	Mrs.	Used in relation to a woman who took her husband’s surname. (Mrs. Holmes)
Ma’am	Ma’am	The most formal way to address an older woman or a woman in a respected position.
Man
Mr.	Mr.	Appeal to all men. (Mr. Smith)

Source: https://www.yescenter.ru/blog/articles/anglijskie-privetstviya/

How do I respond to greetings in English?

How do I respond to greetings in English?

Greetings in English is a very simple topic when taught in class at school, but rather tricky when it comes to communicating with foreigners, especially abroad, where you often have to say hello to strangers.

Many people, when communicating with native speakers, have doubts about how to correctly answer questions inseparable with greetings like “How are you?”, “How are you doing?”, “What’s up?” It turns out that, for example, the Americans when asked «How are you doing?» they can briefly say how they are doing (“Good!”), or they can answer with the same question. So what’s right?

Greetings in English and questions like «How are you?»

Greetings in English and questions like «How are you?»

This is correct and so, and so, depending on the situation.

Greetings in English usually have two parts:

1. The greeting itself, for example: Hello.
2. A question like “How are you?”, For example: How are you?

In most cases, a question like «How are you?» — this is just a formula of politeness, a formal answer is expected from you, not detailed. It all depends on the context though. If you greet a colleague who passes by with a sheaf of papers and a puzzled expression on his face, then he certainly does not expect news from you, and if in a relaxed atmosphere with a friend who has not been seen for a couple of months, then you can chat.

In addition, it often happens that the question «How are you?» — it does not a question, but a greeting, and in return you just need to say hello. This is the case when the phrase “How are doing” is answered “How are you doing” (in this case, the phrase usually sounds like a statement, not a question).

Here are the options for greetings.

• Hello — neutral “hello” or “hello”. It is appropriate in any situation, so you can say hello to a friend, boss, doctor, president. Also “hello” is “hello” in a telephone conversation.
• Hi — a friendlier option, “hello”. So you can say hello to friends, relatives, strangers, but not suitable for a strict formal setting.
• Hey — a completely informal «hello», something like our «great!» Note that hey can be an attention-getting shout or a greeting.
• Time of day greetings… A neutral way of greeting, so you can say both to a colleague and a friend, and in an official setting.
  • Good morning — good morning.
  • good afternoon — good day.
  • Good evening — good evening.
  • Note that Good night — this is not a night greeting, but a wish of good night.

Now take the “Hi” greeting and add the “How are you?”

Hi! How are you? — «How are you?»

Hi! How are you? — «How are you?»

A universal question that suits any setting, formal or informal. Answering this question, it is customary to add “thank you” or “thanks” (this is not always done) before or after the answer and then also ask how the interlocutor is doing:

• Very well, thank you. How are you? Is a very formal way to answer this question.
• I’m fine, thank you! How are you?
• Not bad, and you?
• Good! Thanks! And you? (The answer «good» is not quite grammatically correct here, but that’s what they say).
• Thanks, I’m ok. And you?
• Great! Thanks! How are you?

Hi! How is it going? / How are you doing? — «How are you?», «How are you?»

Hi! How is it going? / How are you doing? — «How are you?», «How are you?»

Answering this question, you do not need to dwell on the fact that it contains a verb in Present Continuous, and you must try to answer with the verb in this form as well. You can answer in exactly the same way as to the question “How are you?”:

• Thanks, good. And you?
• Fine, how are you?
• etc.

Hi! What’s up? — «What’s new?»

Hi! What’s up? — «What’s new?»

A very popular greeting option in the United States, especially among young people. How to answer “What’s up?”. If this is a question, you can do this:

• Nothing much.
• Not too much.
• nothing new.
• Nothing.
• same old.
• Same old, same old.

All of this means about the same thing: nothing special.

But in most cases, “What’s up?” Is not a question to be answered, but just a greeting.

When you don’t have to say how you are doing

When you don’t have to say how you are doing

All of the above questions can not be used as questions to be answered, but simply as greetings. This is especially true for “What’s up”. Most of the time, when they tell you “Hey, what’s up?” — this is not a question, but just a greeting, as if you were simply told “Hey” or “Hi”.

The dialog might look like this:

Colleagues walk past each other in the corridor, both in a hurry.

— Hey, what’s up.

— What’s up / Hi / How are you doing.

And they fled.

Another variant.

You have entered the store. The seller, pushing the cart with the goods in front of him, waved his hand and, smiling, greeted:

— Hi, how are you doing, — and drove on without waiting for an answer.

— How are you doing, — you answered and went about your business.

Here’s how you can tell a question from a greeting:

• The person who greeted him walked past somewhere, greeted just for the sake of decency and walked on without waiting for an answer.
• An unintelligible “How you doin” shouted at you, waving a hand in greeting.
• Intonation as in an affirmative sentence, not an interrogative one. In the examples, I deliberately did not put question marks at the end of the sentences.

Source: https://langformula.ru/privetstviya-na-anglijskom/

Greetings in English: business, option for children

Greetings in English: business, option for children

Nobody has canceled politeness yet, so it will always be relevant in communication. Today we want to talk about Greetings in English, no meeting, no conversation can do without it. We want to show you different welcome phrases and greetings in English in different situations.

Greetings in English: business, formal for children

• Greetings for all occasions

Greetings for all occasions

Greetings for all occasions

If it’s morning, evening, or afternoon and you just need to say hello, then the following welcome phrases would work:

• Good morning! — Good morning!
• Good afternoon / day! — Good day!
• Good evening! — Good evening!

If this is a friendly greeting, then Hello! / Hi! — Hey!

But if this is a more formal, businesslike greeting, then phrases are appropriate here, such as:

• How do you do? — Hello.
• Welcome! — Welcome!
• Glad to see you! — Glad to see you!

Greetings in English may be accompanied by additional phrases, questions about health, well-being, business, family, etc. For example:

• How are you? — How are you / are you?
• How is your family? — How is your family?
• How are your parents / children / friends? — How are your parents / children / friends?
• How is your husband / wife? — How is your husband / wife doing?
• What a pleasant surprise! — What a pleasant surprise!
• I haven’t seen you for weeks. — I haven’t seen you for weeks
• It’s a long time since I saw you last! — How long have we not seen each other!

Pay attention to example sentences with these phrases:

Hello, Jim! I haven’t seen you for weeks. What a pleasant surprise! How are you? How are your wife and your mother? — Hi Jim! I haven’t seen you for weeks. What a pleasant surprise! How are you? How are your wife and your mom doing?

Of course, if we are greeted, then we must answer the greeting. Here’s how to do it in English.

Welcome questions like “How are you? / How are you feeling?” And questions about family / work / friends can be answered by:

• Thank you, very well. — Thanks, very good
• Thank you, so-so. — Thank you, so so
• (I’m) Fine, thank you. — I’m fine, thanks
• I’m all right. — I’m good
• Not too bad. — Not so bad
• Nothing good. — Nothing good
• Everything is good. — Things are good.

By using these words and phrases, you will always be courteous and polite with your interlocutor, and your dialogue will be pleasant and positive.

How do you greet someone in English?

Cheers for the kids!

Cheers for the kids!

As you learn English greetings, be sure to repeat them with your child. This is very important for children. Practice your greetings every day.

In the morning, say hello to your child in English, and let him answer you in kind. When you come home from work, say hello to your child, ask how he is doing, how was the day in English.

— Good morning, darling! — Good morning dear!
— Good morning, mum! How are you today? — Good morning, Mom! How are you today?
— I’m fine, thank you! And you? — I’m fine, thank you. And how are you?
— I’m fine too! — I’m fine too!

— Good afternoon, my dear! How was the day? — Good afternoon, my dear! How was your day?
— Hello, mum, everything was good! — Hi Mom, everything was fine!

These conversations will diversify your English learning. Do this every day and it will become a habit for you and your children. Make learning English a fun game that will engage and keep kids interested.

When greeting the interlocutor, do not forget to smile at him, this always helps to win over the person. And the warmth of the voice and soulful tone will pleasantly complement your conversation. We wish you good luck!

Source: https://englishfull.ru/deti/privet.html

Listening: Formal and informal greetings

Listening: Formal and informal greetings

In the English language, there are many special words and phrases that are used for greeting. These words are used depending on the situation and the person to whom this greeting is addressed.

The greeting “Good morning” could well be replaced with “Morning”, which is shorter and less formal. In Russian it is not customary to greet each other by saying the word «Morning», but in English this is considered the norm. We use the phrase «Good morning» in these cases.

When using the phrases «Good evening» and «Good night» their meanings should not be confused.

Good evening means a greeting and Good night means goodbye.

Sometimes, drawing an analogy with the Russian language, we can try to pronounce English greetings in the Russian manner. For example, the phrase «Good day» for the English language is also unusual, as well as for the Russian «Morning». Therefore, in such cases, speak English «Good afternoon». Or even simpler:

Hi

Hi

In modern English, these greetings replace “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, Good evening ”. Greetings «Hi», «Hello» will sound appropriate on the street, in the office, and at an official reception. In the latter case, perhaps after being introduced, say «Hello, nice to meet you.»

The phrase “Hi there” in English is used even when addressing strangers, and there is no shade of impolite or familiarity in it.

The well-known greeting «How do you do?» no one has been using it for a long time, so try to replace it with something else.

How are you?

How are you?

The most common and formal way to say hello is to say:

How are you? (literally — How are you (How are you) — translated into Russian as «Hello»).

For familiar people, other types of greetings are usually used in English. Which one to choose will depend on how closely you know each other.

Be careful when asked: How are you? — this does not mean that the person wants to talk to you or find out how you are doing, this is just a greeting and nothing more. And the person who tells you this expects to hear something like: Fine, All right and go about your business. Now let’s talk about replies to greetings in English.

Replies to greetings are also divided into formal (formal) and informal (informal).

The most common official response to a greeting is:

Source: https://dist-tutor.info/mod/resource/view.php?id=32560

Lesson 1: Welcome to School

Lesson 1: Welcome to School

Lesson plan:

Conversation patterns: greeting

Lexical topic: at school

Grammar: verb to be

Vocabulary: the name of school subjects

Grammar: the verb have got

Conversation patterns: greeting

Conversation patterns: greeting

Greeting phrases are regularly used in everyday communication. The teacher begins the lesson by greeting the class, educated people always greet when they see friends or neighbors. Below is a list of greetings in English.

* Can be used as a greeting to friends in English.                     

** This expression is often used as a greeting to an English teacher. The conversation template is formal and is used as a business greeting.

*** It is appropriate to communicate only with very familiar people.

These English conversation patterns can be used in constructing dialogues. For example:

Dialogue 1

— Hello, Ann! (Hello Anna!)

— Hi, David! (Hello David!)

— Nice to see you again! (Nice to see you again!)

— I am glad to see you too! (I’m glad to see you too!)

Dialogue 2

— Good morning, Max! (Good morning Max!)

— Hi, Jane! (Hi Jane)

— Max! Hello! Welcome! (Max! Hello! Welcome!)

— Hello, everyone! Nice to see all of you again! (Hello everyone. Nice to see you all again!)

Lexical topic: at school

Lexical topic: at school

To participate in conversations about the school, it is advisable to learn the words for stationery and furniture that can be seen in the office. The student must know how to talk about what is in his backpack or at the workplace. In this case, English words on the topic «School» can help.

* the word desk can also be translated as «desktop», «desk», «workplace».

** the noun break can act as a verb, and mean «break», «destroy», «overcome».

School vocabulary is very diverse. Pupils should be well versed in pronunciation and translation, as well as know how to spell the word «school» in English.

To build dialogues with English words about school, the following templates can be used:

Sample dialog:

— What’s this? (What is it?)

— Where? (Where?)

— On my desk. (On my desk.)

— It’s a pencil. (This is a pencil.)

— And what’s this? (And what’s that?)

— It’s my pencil case. (This is my pencil case.)

Grammar: verb to be

Grammar: verb to be

English verbs are divided into three groups. They can be semantic, auxiliary, and also perform the function of a linking verb; have different purposes and be used according to the rules. The subject must be followed by a verb. If it is absent in the Russian sentence (I am Olga, She is from London), then in English one cannot do without the verb to be [bi:].

In Present Simple, the verb to be is used in a personal form, that is, it changes based on the person and number of the subject, after which it stands.

* The pronoun «you», which translates not only «you», but also «you» has a plural form.

I am from Australia. — I’m from Australia.

They are good students. — They are good students.

Auxiliary English verbs can be abbreviated:

• am = ‘m;
• is = ‘s;
• are = ‘re.

I am John. = I’m John. (YaJon.)

Source: https://100urokov.ru/predmety/urok-1-privetstvie-v-shkole

Informal greetings from the British

Informal greetings from the British

Greetings are the first thing we learn when we start learning a foreign language. It is very important to understand them correctly. «Hello» and «Hi» are the most common greetings in England, as most foreigners who study English greet each other.

But this does not mean that you can only say hello in this way. There are several other forms of informal greetings from UK residents. At a reception with the queen, for example, such chips will no longer work! Let’s see how to say «Hello!» in English in different ways.

I will not give the translation of all the words, because I think you know some of them for sure.

1. Hi there

1. Hi there

A more formal version «Hi».

2. Hiya

2. Hiya

Combination «Hi» и «You» in one bottle.

3. Alright (mate)?

3. Alright (mate)?

An informal greeting that includes «Hello» и «How are you» in one word. I have already discussed this word in an article on London slang.

4. Ay-up

4. Ay-up

Same as «Hi» or «Alright», it is a regional slang used primarily in northern England.

5.Hey

5.Hey

Comes from American English. Now popular in England. The phrase «Hey guys» people of both sexes are welcome. «Hey, how is it going?» — is also a very frequent expression.

6. Watcha (Watcher)

6. Watcha (Watcher)

Abbreviated from «What Cheer?» (What’s up?). Same as «Alright?» May also indicate an abbreviated version «What do you» in expression «Whatcha want to do today?»… Don’t worry about it, this phrase is not that popular in England.

7. Morning / Afternoon / Evening

7. Morning / Afternoon / Evening

The difference between the formal version of the greeting and the informal one is in the word “good”. «Good morning / afternoon / evening» — this is for a formal conversation.

8. Wagwan

8. Wagwan

A very informal version of the greeting «What’s going on?»… Came from Jamaican English, is now part of the street culture of people of the same age. The typical answer to such a welcome question is “Nagwan” (nothing is going on).

9 Easy?

9 Easy?

Another very informal slang word that expresses a question. In London they still say «Easy bruv»which is equivalent to the question «How are you brother?» (How are you brother?).

10. I

English phrases and expressions: greeting, address, request

Hello dear friends! What a lovely day, isn’t it? May we have your attention, please? Sounds kind, right? And all because the greeting, appeal and request are composed correctly.

Dear readers, today’s review article is devoted to everyday phrases that we practically do not pay attention to, they «bounce off the teeth.» But insisting on the development of speech, we present you with a small selection of popular expressions of greetings, addresses and requests in English.

Greetings in English

Do you remember the legendary phrase of Joey — the hero of the TV series «Friends»: «How you doin ‘?». This is how he greeted the girls he liked. In English, there are many forms of one Russian «hello». Formal and not so formal greetings in English for all occasions — read on!

Standard English greetings can be categorized:

 «Phrases of greetings for unfamiliar people» 

• Hello! — Hello!
• Hi! — Hey!
• Good morning / afternoon / evening! — Good morning / day / evening!

• Hey! — Hey hello!
• Well hello! — Well hello!
• Good to see you! — I’m glad to see you!

By just saying hello, you are not showing proper politeness and interest. Remember the additional expressions to the previous ones:

• How are you doin ‘? — How are you?
• How is everything? — How are you? (How is everyone? — literally)
• What’s new? / What’s good? — What’s new? / What’s good?
• What’s up? — How are you?

These words do not carry a special semantic load in themselves, but are considered quite courteous. We can say that this is one big «hello» in English.

The following phrases will come down as an answer:

• Fine, thanks! — Thank you, OK!
• I’m very well! — Very good!
• I’m alright! — I’m fine!
• Not bad, thank you! — Not bad, thanks!
• The same as usual. — As always.
• So-so. — So-so.

Interesting and fully conveying the surprise and joy of an unexpected meeting are the following greetings in English:

• Hello stranger! — Hi stranger!
• Look who it is! — Look who it is!
• Oh my God, it’s you! — My God, it’s you!
• Where have you been? — Where have you been? / Where have you been?
• Is it really you? — Is it really you? / Is it really you?

If you do not have time to talk with a person, well, anything can happen, say one of these expressions and the interlocutor will understand everything:

• Sorry, I can’t stop! — Sorry, I can’t stop!

Source: https://native-english.com.ua/blog/anglijskie-frazy-i-vyrazhenija-privetstvie-obraschenie-prosba/

Greetings in English: types, rules, examples | Articles in English on Study.ru

Knowledge of the rules of etiquette, a sense of tact, an understanding of the appropriateness and necessity of a statement or comment — all this is about a well-mannered person. In whatever country you are, in whatever circle of people you communicate, it is important under any circumstances to remain a person with a high culture of communication. In particular, if you are a guest of a country that treats this culture with awe. Especially a culture of welcome. 

The Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has always been famous for its traditions and scrupulous attitude towards them. The culture of welcoming is held in high esteem here. 

Before you enter into a conversation with someone and greet, you must absolutely clearly understand the degree of formality of the further conversation:

• official;
• neutral;
• informal.

You need to know what to say and how to respond when you meet, depending on who you are talking to — with friends or with a stranger.

This article will help you understand the intricacies of dialogues in English. We will give various examples of greeting phrases with translation, we will tell you how modern dialogues in chat and on the phone (for example, slang) can sound.

You will also learn how the greeting words sound at different times of the day: morning, afternoon, or evening. 

At first, it may seem to you that it is unrealistic to remember so many options for greetings, but soon you will easily determine which tone to choose when talking and which phrases to use. You will learn to greet English-speaking friends in an original and unusual way, learn to use simple conversational phrases, and conduct a dialogue beautifully and confidently. You will no longer feel that your greetings sound dry and impersonal.

Greetings in a letter

Let’s start with a welcome letter. Earlier in one of the articles, we already spoke in detail about how to correctly compose a letter in English. Today we will once again discuss the details of a written appeal to the addressee, because for our English-speaking friends, relatives or business colleagues, the culture of a polite greeting is very important.

Please note that now we are talking about informal or neutral treatment, we will talk about the principles of greeting in business correspondence a little later. 

It does not use formal addresses such as: Sir, Mister, Mrs or Miss. You can start your letter with the following welcome phrases:

• Hello / Hi — Hey, .
• Greetings — Greetings, .
• Hello my dear ann — Hello, my dear Anna,.
• dearest friend — Dear friend,.
• Dear alice — Dear Alice, .

You can also greet a person simply by their first name. 

Official greeting

There are quite a few situations when knowledge of a formal and business language is necessary:

• business meetings and negotiations;
• working interview;
• communication with top managers of large world companies;
• an unexpected meeting with the president of your company (when you may not know personally, but you have no right not to greet this person);
• pay tribute to people of advanced age;
• addressing a person whom you know superficially;
• meeting with new business colleagues;
• communication with new clients, VIP clients, dissatisfied clients in official correspondence, etc.

In fact, there can be many more situations. It is important to understand in which of them you should observe the chain of command and choose the right tone. 

The main rule: if you do not know the person well, if it is not a close friend or relative, always choose a formal greeting so as not to embarrass anyone. By choosing this tone, you show your interlocutor your respect, make it clear that you understand the importance of the meeting / event.

Use the following examples of greetings:

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening — Good morning / afternoon / evening.
This greeting is considered the most common form of address. Suitable for communicating with colleagues, clients, new neighbors, business partners, etc.

Good morning, everyone. I hope you are doing well this morning — Good morning everybody. I hope you are all right.
This is how you greet a group of people, for example, in a meeting.

To express special respect, use the phrase: Good morning Mr Smith — Good morning, Mr. Smith. If you know each other well, use first name instead of last name.

Hello. How do you do? — Hello. How are you doing? 
Formally, an appeal to someone you meet for the first time, in the work process or at a business dinner.

Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you — Glad to meet you.
Also suitable for first meeting in a business setting.

How have you been doing? How have you been? — How are you doing?
A more respectful, simpler, and polite version of an informal phrase How are you? It will be appropriate in a situation where you have not met a person for a long time.

Greetings in business correspondence

In business correspondence, it is very important to maintain an official tone, not to abuse complex structures: the easier you express yourself, the better. The letter should not contain long paragraphs and familiar references.

In the greeting, you should not use such words as: Dear, Dearest etc. 

In a business letter, we recommend that you find out in advance who you are contacting: a man or a woman. Depending on this, choose the appropriate appeal: Mr or Ms.

Welcome dialogs in English

We offer several options for greeting dialogs:

• Ggood morning! You must be Ann?
• Yes, good morning. I’m sorry, and your name is?
• My name is Alex. Very nice to meet you. Welcome to Madrid!
• Thank You.
• How are you today?
• Very well, thank you. And yourself?
• I’m good. Thanks for asking. 

• Good morning! You must be Anna?
• Good morning, yes. I beg your pardon, what is your name?
• My name is Alex. I am very glad to meet you. Welcome to Madrid!
• Thank you.
• How are you?
• Excellent thank you. And your?
• I’m fine. Thank you for asking. 

The highlighted fragments of the dialogue are an indicator of formal communication: welcome to instead welcome, very nice to meet you instead nice to meet you, thank you instead of thanks.

1. In neutral communication (for example, when communicating with a colleague):

• Hello!
• Hello! Are you Ann?

Source: https://www.study.ru/article/lexicology/privetstvie-na-angliyskom-yazyke

A selection of greetings in English for beginners

By Alina Skorokhodova Mar 10, 2020

Greeting (greetings) in English — one of the most important elements of communication. How correct and appropriate it will be depends on how further communication with the interlocutor will develop.

Correctly used greetings in English, which are spoken at the meeting, create the basis for further communication and dialogue. In different situations with different interlocutors, well-defined phrases and expressions may be used for greeting.

The topics of English greetings can vary, so having the baggage of correct English greetings can start a positive and trusting conversation.

English greetings

There are a lot of greetings in English. Most of them are radically different from each other and in the situation where one is applicable, the other is completely unacceptable.

So, greetings in English can be the following words:

English greeting	Transfer
Hello! How are you doing?	Hello! How are you doing?
Good morning / afternoon / evening!	Good morning / afternoon / evening!
Glad to see you!	Good to see you!

It will be good to turn to an unfamiliar interlocutor, but if you say hello in this way in a warm and friendly company, there is a risk of being branded as old-fashioned or arrogant. At the same time, if at an official event you turn to a new acquaintance too relaxed, then this will invariably leave an imprint of rudeness and bad manners. Therefore, it is extremely important to have a stock of English greetings for all occasions in order to form a good impression of yourself.

English greeting	Transfer
Hey, dude, what’s up?	Hello dude, how are you?
wagwan?	How’s it going?

Neutral English greetings

Neutral greetings in English can be used in cases where the greeting is formal and it is necessary to show tact and good manners.

Universal English greeting «Hello!» will be well received:

• in dealing with unfamiliar people;
• in a formal setting.

It should be noted that the greeting familiar from school in English “Hello! How do you do? » now it is rarely used and is considered a morally obsolete phrase. By the way, its correct translation is «Nice to meet you!» noticeably different from the well-established stereotype «How are you?»

English greeting	Transfer
Hello!	Hey! Hello!
How do you do?	Hello! Nice to meet you!
Good morning!	Good morning!
Good afternoon!	Good afternoon!
good evening!	Good evening!
How are you doing?	How are you?
How have you been?	How are you?
Nice to meet you!	Nice to meet you!

Talking about the weather is appropriate in any country in the world, but among all other foreigners, the British are especially fond of this topic.

Therefore, the beginning of a conversation about the weather is suitable as a topic for a polite English greeting:

English greeting	Transfer
Hello, isn’t a lovely day?	Hello, it’s a great day today, don’t you think?
Hello, what about this terrible weather?	Hello, how do you like this creepy weather?
Hello, did you hear the storm at last night?	Hello, did you hear the thunderstorm last night?

Informal English greetings

When communicating with friends and family, it is customary to avoid formalities. Friends rarely communicate in formal language, speaking more often in slang or abbreviations, the same applies to English greetings.

The most common phrases in English in an informal environment:

• Hi! — «Hey!». The American equivalent of this greeting is «Yo!»
• LongteamNo.see! — «Long time no see!»
• Hey, guys! — «Great, guys!» More commonly used in the States.
• Hiya! — «Well, hey, hello!» Merging «Hi» and «You». This greeting format in English is used in the north of England, in America it will look like «Heya!»
• Alright (matt)? — Semantic combination of English greetings «Hi!» and «How are you?» In one expression, both a greeting and a question about business.
• What’s going on? — «What’s up?»
• wagwan? — One of the most informal English greetings. Abbreviation for «What’s going on?»
• Sup?/wazup? –Slang abbreviation for “What’s up?”.
• howdycourier? — «Man, how are you? » American expression.
• Heybro!/Heysis! — “Great brother! / Great sister! «
• Hey, dude, what‘sup? — «Hello, dude, how are you? «
• Ayap

Source: https://eng911.ru/lexicon/privetstvie.html

27 greetings in English

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Greetings in English for confident communication

What does any communication have in common? It starts with a greeting. This is a polite phrase or greeting used when meeting another person. It is also a chance to make a positive first impression.

Everyone loves friendly greetings. Chances are, you are already actively using greetings such as «Hello» or «How are you?» However, there are more interesting greetings depending on the situation. In order to choose the most appropriate greeting, it is important to understand the level of formality of communication.

Do you know when is the best time to use formal greetings? What about slang? In this article, you will learn how to greet people properly in any situation.

Let’s add new greetings to our vocabulary.

The best greetings for formal communication

Sometimes, to maintain a professional tone, it is necessary to use more formal or business language than in everyday communication. Here are the most common situations that require these greetings:

• job interview
• business meeting
• communication with a top manager or CEO
• communication with a new colleague
• communication with customers
• showing respect for an elderly person
• communication with a stranger  

Use the following greetings to begin formal communication in any of the above situations.

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good Evening

These greetings are used at different times of the day. Whether you are chatting with a regular customer, coworkers, or new neighbors, these phrases are an effective way to start communication.

The greetings change depending on the time of day. For example: «Good morning» usually used from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m., whereas a greeting Good afternoon suitable for times from 12 noon to 6 pm. «Good evening» most commonly used after 6pm or at sunset.

Keep in mind that the phrase «Good night» is not a greeting and in business communication this phrase is used to say goodbye. For example:

It was nice to meet you. good night!

good night! see you tomorrow.

To express your respect for the person, you can add the name of the interlocutor to the greeting phrase. As a rule, native speakers adhere to a less formal style even in business communication, and also use the name of the interlocutor after greeting. For example:

Good morning Mr Houston

Good afternoon, Ms. Partridge

Good morning Tom

good evening Kelly.

To pronounce «Good morning» less formally, you can simply say «Morning»… When communicating with a group of people, you can say, for example:

Good evening, everyone! I hope you are doing well.

Looking to improve your speaking skills? Check out our article «5 Basic Principles of Small Talk».

How do you do?

If you need a VERY formal phrase for someone you are meeting with for the first time, then this phrase is very suitable. Although this greeting is rare today, it can still be heard frequently from older people.

«Hello. How do you do? « — The perfect greeting for a business dinner or formal event such as a conference. The correct answer to this greeting is «I’m well / fine / great / better than ever, etc.».

Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you

This is one example of a respectful greeting that is good to use if this is your first time meeting with the other person. For example:

A: Good morning. I’m Alex White from [Company].

B: Nice to meet you, Mr. White.

A common practice when meeting people is to shake hands. The handshake usually lasts a few seconds, which gives you enough time to say the phrase «Pleased to meet you».

How have you been?

This is a polite way to ask: «How are you?»if you haven’t seen your interlocutor for a long time. Only ask this question if you have met the person you are talking to before.

A: How have you been?

B: I’ve been busy working a lot. How about you?

Informal ways to say hello

When it comes to chatting with a neighbor or coworkers during a coffee break, it is best to use informal ways to say hello. They are suitable for the following cases:

• casual meetings with colleagues
• communication with the team
• teamwork
• job fair
• greetings from neighbors
• chatting with a friend

Hello / Hi / Hey

Looking for the most popular greetings to use in an informal setting? «Hello» и «Hi» Is the best choice of greeting for situations like this. Usually, the greeting is followed by the name of the other person. For example:

Hello Michel. How are you?

Hi Monica. Nice to see you!

Reach out to people you know well using a greeting «Hey»… This greeting is also a good way to start chatting with strangers. In such a case, the greeting «Hey» is not considered rude, but can be confusing.

How are you doing? / How’s it going?

This is the way to ask: «How are you?». People usually prefer to ask this question after the main greeting. This question is usually followed by a short positive answer. For example:

A: Hello, Amanda! How are you doing?

B: Fine, thanks. And you?

A: Hi, Michel. How’s it going?

B: Great! How about you?

Note that these questions can also be used as part of the main greeting. This is especially appropriate when you have little time for meaningful communication. In this case, there is no need to answer.

Nice to see you / It’s great to see you / Good to see you

If you haven’t seen a person for a while, or have met unexpectedly, then use one of these friendly greetings. You can use these greetings at the beginning of a conversation, after a call, or as the final part of a short dialogue:

Hello Veronica. Nice to see you there.

Well, it was great to see you. Have a good day.

Long-time no see / It’s been a while

These common phrases are used to greet a longtime friend or to start a conversation with someone you haven’t seen for a long time. These expressions are often followed by questions like «How are you?» or «What’s new?» This is a great way to start a short conversation about what has happened since you last met.

A: Hey John! Long time no see. How are you?

B: I’m fine, thanks! What’s new?

A: Hi, Taya. How’s it going?

B: Good thanks.

A: I haven’t seen you for ages.

B: Yes, it’s been a while.

Slang: a creative way to greet someone

The following greetings are slang and therefore informal. These greetings should only be used with close friends or family members. Be aware that these informal greetings are common in certain regions. In this regard, the phrase that the interlocutors understand in Australia or use in British English can sound rather strange in the United States.

Yo!

This funny greeting has its origins in the hip-hop culture of the 90s and is widely used in the United States today.

Are you OK? / Alright mate?

This is the British slang version of the phrase “Hello. How are you? » If your friend asks you one of these questions, just say “Yeah, fine”.

Howdy!

This strange greeting is an acronym for the phrase «How do you do?» and is widely used in parts of Canada and the United States.

Sup? /Whazzup?

All teens know that this greeting is a shortened version of «What’s up?»

A well-chosen greeting makes it easier to start a conversation, whether you are communicating with a close friend or a stranger. Use the greetings mentioned in the article to expand your vocabulary and make your English sound more natural. Feel free to use these new expressions in your daily communication.

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Source: https://preply.com/blog/22-poleznyh-privetstviya-na-kazhdyj-den/

Greetings in English slang. Greetings in English. Greetings in English for children. Farewell in English

Everything in our world is arranged in such a way that without communication and the slightest social connections, nowhere. But how to get them in adulthood is unknown, because to approach a stranger and tell him: “What is your name?” Is not an option at all.

All people are entangled in an inevitable web of interdependence.

~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Here you will not only learn how to learn English in a month, but also supplement your vocabulary with new words of greeting and goodbye.

How to say hello and goodbye in English

The British take etiquette very seriously, in particular, it concerns the rules of decency when speaking.

Everything has its beginning and end, and communication does too. For most dialogues, these are greetings and goodbyes.

And if you think that you only need to say “Hello” and “Bye”, then you are greatly mistaken, because the English language is rich in various kinds of variations of these words.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with and adopt some of them.

9 ways to say hello in English

There are dozens of different greetings available. All of them are used in different circumstances and with different people, the most common and universal are:

PhraseTranslation

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening	When communicating with unfamiliar people or people with a higher status, you need to use more formal greetings and these will suit you very well.
Hello	It also applies to formal greetings, but much simpler and more familiar.
Hi	This is a short version of “Hello” that is used most often and in all situations, so if you are afraid not to remember all the other greetings, use it — you will not fail.
Hey	In order not to confuse an unfamiliar person, try to use this word only in the company of acquaintances or friends. Trying to get them the attention of a stranger on the street can be rude.
What’s up? / Sup?	This greeting, although it has the form of a question, does not require an answer at all, but if you really want to answer, you can use: “Nothing”. It sounds simple and cool. The abbreviated version of «Sup» is used mainly by teenagers and there are an infinite number of answers to it.
How are you doing?	This simple phrase can be used as a greeting not only with close friends, but also with strangers. You can say her even if you are not in the mood for a long conversation, because she does not require an answer.
Yo!	This slang expression comes from the hip-hop culture of the 80s and 90s, if you want to look cool or be your own in a local get-together, then this greeting can help you with this, in the worst case, you will look stupid and funny, so it all depends from you.
Look who it is!	Walking down the street and suddenly met a friend who had not been seen for a thousand years? This greeting will fit perfectly, because after it the dialogue will easily turn into an interesting narration of events that have happened in life.
Why hello there.	Most often, this expression is used by men in relation to beautiful girls. If you met your companion and want to compliment her, then you can start communication with this phrase — she will be pleased with your admiration.

The word “Why” can be used not only as an interrogative. You can easily use it to draw attention to the information that you say after it. For example: Why, haven’t you heard of that?

How to say goodbye in English

Like greetings, there are many options for goodbyes: formal, informal, and even slang. All of them are actively used in English, so depending on the environment you are in, you can use a couple of them:

PhraseTranslation

Goodbye	One of the most common and formal farewell options. Similar to our «Goodbye», so you can use it in any situation without fear of appearing tactless.
Have a good day!	This phrase, as well as many of its derivatives, can be used when communicating with unfamiliar people. Saying “have a good day” will show you a friendly attitude and leave a pleasant impression on the interlocutor.
Take care	It is no less formal than “Have a good day!”, But with a completely different connotation — it is usually used when saying goodbye to a person for at least a week.
Bye!	A popular and very simple farewell that can be used in communication with absolutely any interlocutor, be it a best friend or a director.
Later!	A funny word used mostly by men, but women can also use it to say goodbye to one of their friends.
See you later / Talk to you later	In fact, this is just the full version of Later, but less popular. It can be used in personal communication with a person, but if you say goodbye to someone on the phone, then it is more appropriate to use “Talk to you later”.
Have a good one	It’s a different version of “Have a good day!” And is as versatile and friendly as it is.
Catch you later	A variation of «See you later» that can be used to emphasize a casual communication style.
Peace! /peace out	Farewell, popular in the days of hippies, has become established in everyday communication, and therefore is still used in casual communication with good acquaintances and friends.
I’m out!	A funny slang expression that makes it clear to the interlocutors that you are glad that you are leaving. For example, leaving work in the evening, you can say goodbye to your colleagues in this way, in this case, it will be very appropriate.

And in order to better consolidate such a huge variety of greetings and goodbyes in your memory, we suggest watching this video:

Instead of a conclusion

We hope now it will not be difficult for you to start and end a conversation.

And in order to learn not only to say hello and goodbye, but also to easily maintain a conversation, we suggest you take a free trial lesson at our school and sign up for a conversational English course.

Source: https://ienglish.ru/blog/angliyskiy-dlia-turistov/razgovornye-frazi-na-angliiskom-dlia-turistov-kak-pozdorovatsa-poproschatsa-izvinitsa-poznakomitsa-na-angliiskom

How do I respond to greetings in English?

Any communication begins with a greeting. Each language has its own. In English, there are several ways to answer it. In addition, English-speaking people greet differently depending on the situation and the closeness of the relationship. Consider all cases of using fixed phrases when meeting a person for the first time.

Hello

Usually after the traditional «Hi», «Hello», «Hey» comes the logical question «How are you». This is a standard saying, which is said «for show.» It is not at all expected that you will immediately begin to describe in great detail how you are actually doing. The answer to such a question should be formal:

• Very well. / Fine. (Literary norm)
• Not bad. / Not bad. (Friendly form)
• OK. / Good. (Spoken version)
• Great. / Super. (An emotionally charged word, it expresses delight)

English-speaking people in a friendly environment often use less popular phrases. As a return greeting, they use:

• I am happy. / I’m happy. (The proposal is typical for a conversation with friends)
• I am feeling grateful. / I am grateful. (Used to thank the interlocutor and run on about his business)
• I have been better. / I’ve been better. (Applicable only in close circle)
• Do you want the short or long story? / Do you want a short or long story? (More suitable for a family environment)
• Gearing up for the week. / I’m getting ready for the week. (Relevant for dialogue with work colleagues)
• Trying to stay alive. / I’m trying to survive. (It is said when difficulties in life)
• Better now that you are here. / It’s better when you’re here now. (This is the answer to close people with whom close ties have been established)
• In need of some peace. / In search of tranquility. (Pronounced when everything is bubbling and in full swing)
• I could go for a massage. / I could go for a massage. (Indicates a person’s severe fatigue)
• Want to get away. / I want to leave. (This phrase is applicable at the end of working days, when the soul requires rest)

It is better to end this statement with words of gratitude: «Thanks». After that, out of politeness, they ask an answer question:

• I am wondering how you are?
• Y Tu?
• How are things?
• How are you?
• How is it going?
• Are you OK?

What`s up?

This is a very informal option. Translated as «What’s new». It is popular with young people in the United States. This form of greeting is also not designed for long outpourings. There are several ways to answer it. Often the same interrogative construction is used or a laconic answer is given:

• Same old. / Everything is the same as before. (Classic line in neutral tone)
• Oh, gosh, all kinds of stuff. / Oh my god, all at once. (An emotional statement that shows that everything has piled up sharply)
• Nothing new. / Nothing new. (Standard construction without connotation)
• Not a lot. / Nothing. (Briefly and clearly outlines that everything is unchanged)
• Nothing too much. / Nothing new. (Expresses that events are taking their course)
• Oh, just the usual. / Oh, as usual. (Conversational option for polite conversation)

All these phrases, in fact, mean that nothing special has happened. They do not carry any emotional connotation. Pronounced to both friends and unfamiliar people.

How are you doing

Sometimes, instead of directly greeting, the interlocutor says this remark. It is used in informal speech and means: «How are you.» Pronounced instead of a greeting, but without interrogative intonation. As a rule, the dialogue does not continue after it. The person just greeted you in this way and moved on. For this reason, the answer is short and polite.

• Pretty good. / Pretty good. (The most common answer in everyday speech)
• Fine. / Fine. (Indicates that you do not want to continue the conversation. Used to reply to people you do not know.)

What is Happening

Another kind of welcome address. It is resorted to everywhere. The phrase is neutral, but it is permissible to answer it emotionally:

• Nice and dandy cotton candy. / Sweet and sweet like cotton candy. (Figurative sentence, brings a bit of humor to the response)
• Not terrific, not terrible, just average. / Not awesome, not awful, just normal. (Indicates stability and the absence of any shocks)
• I am hanging in there. / I’m stuck here. (He talks about a lot of things to do)
• Somewhere between better and best. / Something between the best and the best. (Positive format, the phrase confirms that there are no problems)
• a pitbull in a butcher shop. / Like a dog in a butcher’s shop. (Emphasizes that everything is just amazing)

How do you do

This is a formal greeting and is usually accompanied by a handshake. You can answer it with the same question in an affirmative form or with a neutral phrase:

• Nice to meet you. / It was nice to see you.
• Pleased to meet you. / I was glad to meet you.

A close friend is told not such long constructions, but more laconic words:

• Take care. / Take care.
• Bye-bye. / Bye Bye.
• See you. / See you.

Knowing how to respond correctly to a particular greeting, you can easily start any conversation with both foreign friends and colleagues. If you want to learn not only to communicate with foreigners, but also to put the correct pronunciation, learn grammar, test your level of knowledge, sign up for a free trial English lesson at the WSE school.

Source: https://www.wallstreetenglish.ru/blog/kak-otvechat-na-privetstviya-na-angliyskom-yazyke/

Letters in English. Greetings in letters and emails / English Letters. Greetings

When writing a letter, the beginning, that is, addressing the addressee, plays an important role. The address in the English letter differs significantly from the address in the Russian one. Therefore, to write the correct letter in terms of etiquette, you need to know some rules.

Always remember that the form of appeal in a letter depends on the degree of acquaintance or kinship with the person to whom you are addressing the letter.

General circulation model:

Dear /My dear + recipient’s name (polite or not) + colon
Dear /My dear + recipient’s name (with or without courtesy) + comma,

where the polite address is the forms Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Sir, Madam, which are used only with the surname (dots after the forms Mr., Mrs., Ms., as a rule, are put).

Basic rules of handling in English letters.

1. Letters that are strictly formal in tone and content should begin with Dear/My dear and polite treatment:

My dear Sir:	Dear sir / sir!
My dear madam:	Dear madam / madam!

2. In official letters to strangers, whose last names you do not know, the following polite forms are used:

Sir:	Sir / Master!
Dear Sir,	Dear Sir / Sir!
Dear Sirs,	Ladies and gentlemen!
Gentlemen:	Gentlemen!
Dear Sir or Madam:	Dear Sir / Sir or Madame / Madame!
madam:	Madam / Madam!
Dear madam,	Dear madam / madam!

The last two appeals are used both in relation to married and unmarried women. The combination Dear Miss is not used as an address in English.

3. In less formal and semi-official correspondence, you can find the following forms:

Dear Colleague,	Dear Colleague!
Dear Reader,	Dear reader!
Dear Editor,	Dear Editor!
Dear Publisher,	Dear Publisher!

4. If you do not know the name of the addressee, you should not use the phrase To whom it may concern (Whom it concerns). Instead, you should include a job title or general greeting:

Dear Recruiter: Dear Claims Adjustor:

Dear Sir or Madam:

5. If you do not know the gender of the addressee, write his full name, omitting the polite address:

Dear Dana Simms:
Dear TK Spinazola:

6. When in doubt about the choice of addressing a woman (Miss or Mrs.), use neutral Ms.

7. If you are writing to two people, be sure to include both names in the greeting:

Dear Mr. Trujillo and Ms. donne:
Dear Alex and Jill:

8. Never write the following polite messages in full:
Mr., Ms., Mrs. and Dr .:

These references, on the contrary, should not be abbreviated:
Professor, Dean, Sister, Rabbi, Imam, Senator, Governor, Captain, Admiral, Judge

9. If you are writing a letter not to a specific person, but to an organization, use its name in your address:

Dear Syntax Training:

10. In simplified business letters, do not use a greeting at all. Instead, you need to specify the subject in capital letters, followed by the body of the letter.

WAYS TO BEGIN A BUSINESS LETTER
I am writing to share information about standard letter openings to
(The simplified form of a business letter is rarely used.)

11. In greeting letters to unfamiliar or unfamiliar people, a polite address and surname should be used.

Dear Mr. smith,	Dear Mr / Mr Smith!
Dear Miss Smith,	Dear Madam / Miss Smith,
Dear Mrs. wilson,	Dear Madam / Mrs. Wilson,
Dear Ms. green,	Dear Mrs Green!
Dear Messrs. smith and Jones,	Dear Sirs Smith and Jones,

12. In informal situations, i.e. when addressing acquaintances, relatives, friends, only names are used (no polite address):

Dear John,	Dear John!
my dear john,	My dear John!
john,	John!
dearest,	Dear!
my darling,	My dear!

The polite addresses My dear Sir, My dear Madam, Sir, Madam are strictly official. Dear Sir, Dear Madam are somewhat less formal. However, all these forms are used in official situations.

As you can see from the previous examples, there can be either a comma or a colon after the call. The comma is used in accordance with the British tradition, and the colon in accordance with the American tradition, but this distinction is hardly observed at present.

In addition, the comma is used in less formal style letters (social letters), which include letters of sympathy, gratitude, personal congratulations (on a wedding, birthday, promotion, etc.)

), and the colon — in strictly official letters.

13. Appeal to a woman
When contacting a woman, one should take into account her preferences regarding this issue. That is, a married woman can leave her name and take her husband’s surname, can take the full name and surname of her husband, etc. It is recommended to find out about such preferences in advance (for example, from friends or from the signature in the letter). See the table below for details.

Unmarried	Ms. Jane Johnson Miss Jane Johnson (usually when referring to girls under 18)
Married, retaining her first name and maiden name	Ms. Jane johnson
Married, taking her husband’s surname	Mrs. John Kelly (a married woman may prefer to completely take her husband’s first and last name — John Kelly) Mrs. Jane Kelly (a married woman may prefer to keep her first name, Jane, and take her husband’s last name, Kelly) Ms. Jane kelly
Divorced	A divorced woman, as a rule, takes her name, but she can leave her surname and her husband’s as well. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Johnson (maiden name)
Undivided, but living separately from her husband	In this case, options are also possible, depending on the preferences of the womanMrs. John KellyMrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane kelly
Widow	A widow, as a rule, considers herself married, she leaves her husband’s surname, but the name can take both her own and her husband’s. John Kelly (if the widow’s preferences are not known, then this is the most acceptable, unmistakable and neutral option) Mrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane kelly

14. Addressing a couple (husband and wife)

Married, wife uses husband’s name	Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Note — on the envelope in the address, the traditionally feminine name precedes the masculine name and then the surname (Jane and John Kelly). Today, the order of names has become unimportant, any option is acceptable, except in cases where one of the spouses is clearly older in rank — then the name of the spouse who is higher in rank is written first.
Married, wife prefers Ms.	Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly and Mr. John Kelly (do not use Ms. with the husband’s name, i.e. it is incorrect to write Mr. and Ms. John Kelly)
Married, informal style letter	Jane and John KellyJohn and Jane Kelly
Married, wife prefers maiden name	Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Johnson Ms. Jane Johnson and Mr. John Kelly If both names do not fit on one line: Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Johnson (the order of the names does not matter)
Single, but living together (civil marriage)	Mr. John Kelly & Ms. Jane Johnson (required on one line)
The wife is higher than the husband in rank: an elective or military position	The Honorable Jane Kelly and Mr. John Kelly If both names do not fit on one line: The Honorable Jane Kellyand Mr. John kelly
Wife above husband by title: academic degree	Dr. Jane Kelly and Mr. John kelly
Both spouses of a doctor (Ph.D. or doctors) and use the same surname	The Doctors Kelly (omit first names) Drs. Jane and John Kelly / Drs. John and Jane Kelly Dr. John Kelly and Dr. Jane Kelly / Dr. Jane Kelly and Dr. John kelly
Both spouses of a doctor (Ph.D. or doctors), the wife uses her maiden name	Dr. Jane Johnson and Dr. John KellyDr. John Kelly and Dr. Jane johnson

Email writing rules in English

To write a formal style email (business e-mail), follow all of the above rules regarding formal style (points 1-11). An informal email usually starts like this.

Dear Han, Hi, Ivan, Hi, Kate, Sue, Brooke: Good morning, Kitty,

hello homer,

Or just start the first sentence with a name:

Bart, you were absolutely right about the matter.

Summary table of calls in letters in English

Style Unit Mn. number

Formal and strictly formal	My dear Sir / Sir My dear Madam / Madam
Strictly official	Sir / My dear Mr. SmithMadam / My dear Mrs. Smith

Source: https://www.englishelp.ru/business-english/english-letters/118-letters-salutations.html

Greetings in English. Most Popular English Greeting Phrases

There are many ways to address a person when you meet, but how do you choose the appropriate one for a particular occasion? Greet the interlocutor, taking into account the nature of the communication with him. Contact can be formal (role-based) or informal (personal), and yes, being able to distinguish one communication style from another is a very important moment in the process of learning English.

This may seem daunting at first, but over time you will understand which greetings to use and under what circumstances. To help you, YES English courses offer a range of situational universal greetings in English that can be safely used in formal, informal or ambiguous situations.

Universal greetings

Hello!	Hi!
Good morning!	Good morning!
Good afternoon!	Good afternoon!
good evening!	Good evening!

Remember, this does not include «Good day!» Which translates to «Good day!» And not «Have a nice day!» And the phrase «Good night!» has a literal translation of «Good night!» and also means goodbye.

Business greetings

If you imagine a working dialogue in the form of a constructor, then a correct business greeting in English will be the defining element among its other components, the basis of the first impression and further communication.

At customs, at the airport, at a government office, in the office, etiquette and politeness should be observed. It is also necessary to use the formal language at business meetings and negotiations, at interviews, in communication with teachers at the university and with those whom you do not know well and with the elderly.

In addition to universal greetings, there are the following official ways to say hello:

Hello! How do you do?	Be careful! Correctly translated, this phrase means «Nice to meet you!», But not «How are you?»
Nice to meet you! / Pleased to meet you!	Nice to meet you! / Pleased to Meet You!
How have you been doing? / How have you been?	How are you? / How are you doing?

We advise you to apply by your last name to express your special respect.

Good evening, Mr Smith!

Good evening Mr. Smith!

If you need to say hello to a group of people, remember the following formal greeting:

Good morning, everyone. I hope you are doing well this morning.

Good morning everybody. I hope you are doing well today.

Official appeals

When addressing a person officially, it is customary to indicate status in front of his name.

Woman
Miss	Miss	Appeal to a young unmarried girl. (Miss Young)
Ms.	Mrs.	If you are not sure if the girl is married. (Ms. Pfeiffer)
Mrs.	Mrs.	Used in relation to a woman who took her husband’s surname. (Mrs. Holmes)
Ma’am	Ma’am	The most formal way to address an older woman or a woman in a respected position.
Man
Mr.	Mr.	Appeal to all men. (Mr. Smith)

Source: https://www.yescenter.ru/blog/articles/anglijskie-privetstviya/

How do I respond to greetings in English?

Greetings in English is a very simple topic when taught in class at school, but rather tricky when it comes to communicating with foreigners, especially abroad, where you often have to say hello to strangers.

Many people, when communicating with native speakers, have doubts about how to correctly answer questions inseparable with greetings like “How are you?”, “How are you doing?”, “What’s up?” It turns out that, for example, the Americans when asked «How are you doing?» they can briefly say how they are doing (“Good!”), or they can answer with the same question. So what’s right?

Greetings in English and questions like «How are you?»

This is correct and so, and so, depending on the situation.

Greetings in English usually have two parts:

1. The greeting itself, for example: Hello.
2. A question like “How are you?”, For example: How are you?

In most cases, a question like «How are you?» — this is just a formula of politeness, a formal answer is expected from you, not detailed. It all depends on the context though. If you greet a colleague who passes by with a sheaf of papers and a puzzled expression on his face, then he certainly does not expect news from you, and if in a relaxed atmosphere with a friend who has not been seen for a couple of months, then you can chat.

In addition, it often happens that the question «How are you?» — it does not a question, but a greeting, and in return you just need to say hello. This is the case when the phrase “How are doing” is answered “How are you doing” (in this case, the phrase usually sounds like a statement, not a question).

Here are the options for greetings.

• Hello — neutral “hello” or “hello”. It is appropriate in any situation, so you can say hello to a friend, boss, doctor, president. Also “hello” is “hello” in a telephone conversation.
• Hi — a friendlier option, “hello”. So you can say hello to friends, relatives, strangers, but not suitable for a strict formal setting.
• Hey — a completely informal «hello», something like our «great!» Note that hey can be an attention-getting shout or a greeting.
• Time of day greetings… A neutral way of greeting, so you can say both to a colleague and a friend, and in an official setting.
  • Good morning — good morning.
  • good afternoon — good day.
  • Good evening — good evening.
  • Note that Good night — this is not a night greeting, but a wish of good night.

Now take the “Hi” greeting and add the “How are you?”

Hi! How are you? — «How are you?»

A universal question that suits any setting, formal or informal. Answering this question, it is customary to add “thank you” or “thanks” (this is not always done) before or after the answer and then also ask how the interlocutor is doing:

• Very well, thank you. How are you? Is a very formal way to answer this question.
• I’m fine, thank you! How are you?
• Not bad, and you?
• Good! Thanks! And you? (The answer «good» is not quite grammatically correct here, but that’s what they say).
• Thanks, I’m ok. And you?
• Great! Thanks! How are you?

Hi! How is it going? / How are you doing? — «How are you?», «How are you?»

Answering this question, you do not need to dwell on the fact that it contains a verb in Present Continuous, and you must try to answer with the verb in this form as well. You can answer in exactly the same way as to the question “How are you?”:

• Thanks, good. And you?
• Fine, how are you?
• etc.

Hi! What’s up? — «What’s new?»

A very popular greeting option in the United States, especially among young people. How to answer “What’s up?”. If this is a question, you can do this:

• Nothing much.
• Not too much.
• nothing new.
• Nothing.
• same old.
• Same old, same old.

All of this means about the same thing: nothing special.

But in most cases, “What’s up?” Is not a question to be answered, but just a greeting.

When you don’t have to say how you are doing

All of the above questions can not be used as questions to be answered, but simply as greetings. This is especially true for “What’s up”. Most of the time, when they tell you “Hey, what’s up?” — this is not a question, but just a greeting, as if you were simply told “Hey” or “Hi”.

The dialog might look like this:

Colleagues walk past each other in the corridor, both in a hurry.

— Hey, what’s up.

— What’s up / Hi / How are you doing.

And they fled.

Another variant.

You have entered the store. The seller, pushing the cart with the goods in front of him, waved his hand and, smiling, greeted:

— Hi, how are you doing, — and drove on without waiting for an answer.

— How are you doing, — you answered and went about your business.

Here’s how you can tell a question from a greeting:

• The person who greeted him walked past somewhere, greeted just for the sake of decency and walked on without waiting for an answer.
• An unintelligible “How you doin” shouted at you, waving a hand in greeting.
• Intonation as in an affirmative sentence, not an interrogative one. In the examples, I deliberately did not put question marks at the end of the sentences.

Source: https://langformula.ru/privetstviya-na-anglijskom/

Greetings in English: business, option for children

Nobody has canceled politeness yet, so it will always be relevant in communication. Today we want to talk about Greetings in English, no meeting, no conversation can do without it. We want to show you different welcome phrases and greetings in English in different situations.

Greetings in English: business, formal for children

• Greetings for all occasions

Greetings for all occasions

If it’s morning, evening, or afternoon and you just need to say hello, then the following welcome phrases would work:

• Good morning! — Good morning!
• Good afternoon / day! — Good day!
• Good evening! — Good evening!

If this is a friendly greeting, then Hello! / Hi! — Hey!

But if this is a more formal, businesslike greeting, then phrases are appropriate here, such as:

• How do you do? — Hello.
• Welcome! — Welcome!
• Glad to see you! — Glad to see you!

Greetings in English may be accompanied by additional phrases, questions about health, well-being, business, family, etc. For example:

• How are you? — How are you / are you?
• How is your family? — How is your family?
• How are your parents / children / friends? — How are your parents / children / friends?
• How is your husband / wife? — How is your husband / wife doing?
• What a pleasant surprise! — What a pleasant surprise!
• I haven’t seen you for weeks. — I haven’t seen you for weeks
• It’s a long time since I saw you last! — How long have we not seen each other!

Pay attention to example sentences with these phrases:

Hello, Jim! I haven’t seen you for weeks. What a pleasant surprise! How are you? How are your wife and your mother? — Hi Jim! I haven’t seen you for weeks. What a pleasant surprise! How are you? How are your wife and your mom doing?

Of course, if we are greeted, then we must answer the greeting. Here’s how to do it in English.

Welcome questions like “How are you? / How are you feeling?” And questions about family / work / friends can be answered by:

• Thank you, very well. — Thanks, very good
• Thank you, so-so. — Thank you, so so
• (I’m) Fine, thank you. — I’m fine, thanks
• I’m all right. — I’m good
• Not too bad. — Not so bad
• Nothing good. — Nothing good
• Everything is good. — Things are good.

By using these words and phrases, you will always be courteous and polite with your interlocutor, and your dialogue will be pleasant and positive.

How do you greet someone in English?

Cheers for the kids!

As you learn English greetings, be sure to repeat them with your child. This is very important for children. Practice your greetings every day.

In the morning, say hello to your child in English, and let him answer you in kind. When you come home from work, say hello to your child, ask how he is doing, how was the day in English.

— Good morning, darling! — Good morning dear!
— Good morning, mum! How are you today? — Good morning, Mom! How are you today?
— I’m fine, thank you! And you? — I’m fine, thank you. And how are you?
— I’m fine too! — I’m fine too!

— Good afternoon, my dear! How was the day? — Good afternoon, my dear! How was your day?
— Hello, mum, everything was good! — Hi Mom, everything was fine!

These conversations will diversify your English learning. Do this every day and it will become a habit for you and your children. Make learning English a fun game that will engage and keep kids interested.

When greeting the interlocutor, do not forget to smile at him, this always helps to win over the person. And the warmth of the voice and soulful tone will pleasantly complement your conversation. We wish you good luck!

Source: https://englishfull.ru/deti/privet.html

Listening: Formal and informal greetings

In the English language, there are many special words and phrases that are used for greeting. These words are used depending on the situation and the person to whom this greeting is addressed.

The greeting “Good morning” could well be replaced with “Morning”, which is shorter and less formal. In Russian it is not customary to greet each other by saying the word «Morning», but in English this is considered the norm. We use the phrase «Good morning» in these cases.

When using the phrases «Good evening» and «Good night» their meanings should not be confused.

Good evening means a greeting and Good night means goodbye.

Sometimes, drawing an analogy with the Russian language, we can try to pronounce English greetings in the Russian manner. For example, the phrase «Good day» for the English language is also unusual, as well as for the Russian «Morning». Therefore, in such cases, speak English «Good afternoon». Or even simpler:

Hi

In modern English, these greetings replace “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, Good evening ”. Greetings «Hi», «Hello» will sound appropriate on the street, in the office, and at an official reception. In the latter case, perhaps after being introduced, say «Hello, nice to meet you.»

The phrase “Hi there” in English is used even when addressing strangers, and there is no shade of impolite or familiarity in it.

The well-known greeting «How do you do?» no one has been using it for a long time, so try to replace it with something else.

How are you?

The most common and formal way to say hello is to say:

How are you? (literally — How are you (How are you) — translated into Russian as «Hello»).

For familiar people, other types of greetings are usually used in English. Which one to choose will depend on how closely you know each other.

Be careful when asked: How are you? — this does not mean that the person wants to talk to you or find out how you are doing, this is just a greeting and nothing more. And the person who tells you this expects to hear something like: Fine, All right and go about your business. Now let’s talk about replies to greetings in English.

Replies to greetings are also divided into formal (formal) and informal (informal).

The most common official response to a greeting is:

Source: https://dist-tutor.info/mod/resource/view.php?id=32560

Lesson 1: Welcome to School

Lesson plan:

Conversation patterns: greeting

Lexical topic: at school

Grammar: verb to be

Vocabulary: the name of school subjects

Grammar: the verb have got

Conversation patterns: greeting

Greeting phrases are regularly used in everyday communication. The teacher begins the lesson by greeting the class, educated people always greet when they see friends or neighbors. Below is a list of greetings in English.

* Can be used as a greeting to friends in English.                     

** This expression is often used as a greeting to an English teacher. The conversation template is formal and is used as a business greeting.

*** It is appropriate to communicate only with very familiar people.

These English conversation patterns can be used in constructing dialogues. For example:

Dialogue 1

— Hello, Ann! (Hello Anna!)

— Hi, David! (Hello David!)

— Nice to see you again! (Nice to see you again!)

— I am glad to see you too! (I’m glad to see you too!)

Dialogue 2

— Good morning, Max! (Good morning Max!)

— Hi, Jane! (Hi Jane)

— Max! Hello! Welcome! (Max! Hello! Welcome!)

— Hello, everyone! Nice to see all of you again! (Hello everyone. Nice to see you all again!)

Lexical topic: at school

To participate in conversations about the school, it is advisable to learn the words for stationery and furniture that can be seen in the office. The student must know how to talk about what is in his backpack or at the workplace. In this case, English words on the topic «School» can help.

* the word desk can also be translated as «desktop», «desk», «workplace».

** the noun break can act as a verb, and mean «break», «destroy», «overcome».

School vocabulary is very diverse. Pupils should be well versed in pronunciation and translation, as well as know how to spell the word «school» in English.

To build dialogues with English words about school, the following templates can be used:

Sample dialog:

— What’s this? (What is it?)

— Where? (Where?)

— On my desk. (On my desk.)

— It’s a pencil. (This is a pencil.)

— And what’s this? (And what’s that?)

— It’s my pencil case. (This is my pencil case.)

Grammar: verb to be

English verbs are divided into three groups. They can be semantic, auxiliary, and also perform the function of a linking verb; have different purposes and be used according to the rules. The subject must be followed by a verb. If it is absent in the Russian sentence (I am Olga, She is from London), then in English one cannot do without the verb to be [bi:].

In Present Simple, the verb to be is used in a personal form, that is, it changes based on the person and number of the subject, after which it stands.

* The pronoun «you», which translates not only «you», but also «you» has a plural form.

I am from Australia. — I’m from Australia.

They are good students. — They are good students.

Auxiliary English verbs can be abbreviated:

• am = ‘m;
• is = ‘s;
• are = ‘re.

I am John. = I’m John. (YaJon.)

Source: https://100urokov.ru/predmety/urok-1-privetstvie-v-shkole

Informal greetings from the British

Greetings are the first thing we learn when we start learning a foreign language. It is very important to understand them correctly. «Hello» and «Hi» are the most common greetings in England, as most foreigners who study English greet each other.

But this does not mean that you can only say hello in this way. There are several other forms of informal greetings from UK residents. At a reception with the queen, for example, such chips will no longer work! Let’s see how to say «Hello!» in English in different ways.

I will not give the translation of all the words, because I think you know some of them for sure.

1. Hi there

A more formal version «Hi».

2. Hiya

Combination «Hi» и «You» in one bottle.

3. Alright (mate)?

An informal greeting that includes «Hello» и «How are you» in one word. I have already discussed this word in an article on London slang.

4. Ay-up

Same as «Hi» or «Alright», it is a regional slang used primarily in northern England.

5.Hey

Comes from American English. Now popular in England. The phrase «Hey guys» people of both sexes are welcome. «Hey, how is it going?» — is also a very frequent expression.

6. Watcha (Watcher)

Abbreviated from «What Cheer?» (What’s up?). Same as «Alright?» May also indicate an abbreviated version «What do you» in expression «Whatcha want to do today?»… Don’t worry about it, this phrase is not that popular in England.

7. Morning / Afternoon / Evening

The difference between the formal version of the greeting and the informal one is in the word “good”. «Good morning / afternoon / evening» — this is for a formal conversation.

8. Wagwan

A very informal version of the greeting «What’s going on?»… Came from Jamaican English, is now part of the street culture of people of the same age. The typical answer to such a welcome question is “Nagwan” (nothing is going on).

9 Easy?

Another very informal slang word that expresses a question. In London they still say «Easy bruv»which is equivalent to the question «How are you brother?» (How are you brother?).

English phrases and expressions: greeting, address, request

Hello dear friends! What a lovely day, isn’t it? May we have your attention, please? Sounds kind, right? And all because the greeting, appeal and request are composed correctly.

Dear readers, today’s review article is devoted to everyday phrases that we practically do not pay attention to, they «bounce off the teeth.» But insisting on the development of speech, we present you with a small selection of popular expressions of greetings, addresses and requests in English.

Greetings in English

Do you remember the legendary phrase of Joey — the hero of the TV series «Friends»: «How you doin ‘?». This is how he greeted the girls he liked. In English, there are many forms of one Russian «hello». Formal and not so formal greetings in English for all occasions — read on!

Standard English greetings can be categorized:

 «Phrases of greetings for unfamiliar people» 

• Hello! — Hello!
• Hi! — Hey!
• Good morning / afternoon / evening! — Good morning / day / evening!

• Hey! — Hey hello!
• Well hello! — Well hello!
• Good to see you! — I’m glad to see you!

By just saying hello, you are not showing proper politeness and interest. Remember the additional expressions to the previous ones:

• How are you doin ‘? — How are you?
• How is everything? — How are you? (How is everyone? — literally)
• What’s new? / What’s good? — What’s new? / What’s good?
• What’s up? — How are you?

These words do not carry a special semantic load in themselves, but are considered quite courteous. We can say that this is one big «hello» in English.

The following phrases will come down as an answer:

• Fine, thanks! — Thank you, OK!
• I’m very well! — Very good!
• I’m alright! — I’m fine!
• Not bad, thank you! — Not bad, thanks!
• The same as usual. — As always.
• So-so. — So-so.

Interesting and fully conveying the surprise and joy of an unexpected meeting are the following greetings in English:

• Hello stranger! — Hi stranger!
• Look who it is! — Look who it is!
• Oh my God, it’s you! — My God, it’s you!
• Where have you been? — Where have you been? / Where have you been?
• Is it really you? — Is it really you? / Is it really you?

If you do not have time to talk with a person, well, anything can happen, say one of these expressions and the interlocutor will understand everything:

• Sorry, I can’t stop! — Sorry, I can’t stop!

Source: https://native-english.com.ua/blog/anglijskie-frazy-i-vyrazhenija-privetstvie-obraschenie-prosba/

Greetings in English: types, rules, examples | Articles in English on Study.ru

Knowledge of the rules of etiquette, a sense of tact, an understanding of the appropriateness and necessity of a statement or comment — all this is about a well-mannered person. In whatever country you are, in whatever circle of people you communicate, it is important under any circumstances to remain a person with a high culture of communication. In particular, if you are a guest of a country that treats this culture with awe. Especially a culture of welcome. 

The Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has always been famous for its traditions and scrupulous attitude towards them. The culture of welcoming is held in high esteem here. 

Before you enter into a conversation with someone and greet, you must absolutely clearly understand the degree of formality of the further conversation:

• official;
• neutral;
• informal.

You need to know what to say and how to respond when you meet, depending on who you are talking to — with friends or with a stranger.

This article will help you understand the intricacies of dialogues in English. We will give various examples of greeting phrases with translation, we will tell you how modern dialogues in chat and on the phone (for example, slang) can sound.

You will also learn how the greeting words sound at different times of the day: morning, afternoon, or evening. 

At first, it may seem to you that it is unrealistic to remember so many options for greetings, but soon you will easily determine which tone to choose when talking and which phrases to use. You will learn to greet English-speaking friends in an original and unusual way, learn to use simple conversational phrases, and conduct a dialogue beautifully and confidently. You will no longer feel that your greetings sound dry and impersonal.

Greetings in a letter

Let’s start with a welcome letter. Earlier in one of the articles, we already spoke in detail about how to correctly compose a letter in English. Today we will once again discuss the details of a written appeal to the addressee, because for our English-speaking friends, relatives or business colleagues, the culture of a polite greeting is very important.

Please note that now we are talking about informal or neutral treatment, we will talk about the principles of greeting in business correspondence a little later. 

It does not use formal addresses such as: Sir, Mister, Mrs or Miss. You can start your letter with the following welcome phrases:

• Hello / Hi — Hey, .
• Greetings — Greetings, .
• Hello my dear ann — Hello, my dear Anna,.
• dearest friend — Dear friend,.
• Dear alice — Dear Alice, .

You can also greet a person simply by their first name. 

Official greeting

There are quite a few situations when knowledge of a formal and business language is necessary:

• business meetings and negotiations;
• working interview;
• communication with top managers of large world companies;
• an unexpected meeting with the president of your company (when you may not know personally, but you have no right not to greet this person);
• pay tribute to people of advanced age;
• addressing a person whom you know superficially;
• meeting with new business colleagues;
• communication with new clients, VIP clients, dissatisfied clients in official correspondence, etc.

In fact, there can be many more situations. It is important to understand in which of them you should observe the chain of command and choose the right tone. 

The main rule: if you do not know the person well, if it is not a close friend or relative, always choose a formal greeting so as not to embarrass anyone. By choosing this tone, you show your interlocutor your respect, make it clear that you understand the importance of the meeting / event.

Use the following examples of greetings:

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening — Good morning / afternoon / evening.
This greeting is considered the most common form of address. Suitable for communicating with colleagues, clients, new neighbors, business partners, etc.

Good morning, everyone. I hope you are doing well this morning — Good morning everybody. I hope you are all right.
This is how you greet a group of people, for example, in a meeting.

To express special respect, use the phrase: Good morning Mr Smith — Good morning, Mr. Smith. If you know each other well, use first name instead of last name.

Hello. How do you do? — Hello. How are you doing? 
Formally, an appeal to someone you meet for the first time, in the work process or at a business dinner.

Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you — Glad to meet you.
Also suitable for first meeting in a business setting.

How have you been doing? How have you been? — How are you doing?
A more respectful, simpler, and polite version of an informal phrase How are you? It will be appropriate in a situation where you have not met a person for a long time.

Greetings in business correspondence

In business correspondence, it is very important to maintain an official tone, not to abuse complex structures: the easier you express yourself, the better. The letter should not contain long paragraphs and familiar references.

In the greeting, you should not use such words as: Dear, Dearest etc. 

In a business letter, we recommend that you find out in advance who you are contacting: a man or a woman. Depending on this, choose the appropriate appeal: Mr or Ms.

Welcome dialogs in English

We offer several options for greeting dialogs:

• Ggood morning! You must be Ann?
• Yes, good morning. I’m sorry, and your name is?
• My name is Alex. Very nice to meet you. Welcome to Madrid!
• Thank You.
• How are you today?
• Very well, thank you. And yourself?
• I’m good. Thanks for asking. 

• Good morning! You must be Anna?
• Good morning, yes. I beg your pardon, what is your name?
• My name is Alex. I am very glad to meet you. Welcome to Madrid!
• Thank you.
• How are you?
• Excellent thank you. And your?
• I’m fine. Thank you for asking. 

The highlighted fragments of the dialogue are an indicator of formal communication: welcome to instead welcome, very nice to meet you instead nice to meet you, thank you instead of thanks.

1. In neutral communication (for example, when communicating with a colleague):

• Hello!
• Hello! Are you Ann?

Source: https://www.study.ru/article/lexicology/privetstvie-na-angliyskom-yazyke

A selection of greetings in English for beginners

By Alina Skorokhodova Mar 10, 2020

Greeting (greetings) in English — one of the most important elements of communication. How correct and appropriate it will be depends on how further communication with the interlocutor will develop.

Correctly used greetings in English, which are spoken at the meeting, create the basis for further communication and dialogue. In different situations with different interlocutors, well-defined phrases and expressions may be used for greeting.

The topics of English greetings can vary, so having the baggage of correct English greetings can start a positive and trusting conversation.

English greetings

There are a lot of greetings in English. Most of them are radically different from each other and in the situation where one is applicable, the other is completely unacceptable.

So, greetings in English can be the following words:

English greeting	Transfer
Hello! How are you doing?	Hello! How are you doing?
Good morning / afternoon / evening!	Good morning / afternoon / evening!
Glad to see you!	Good to see you!

It will be good to turn to an unfamiliar interlocutor, but if you say hello in this way in a warm and friendly company, there is a risk of being branded as old-fashioned or arrogant. At the same time, if at an official event you turn to a new acquaintance too relaxed, then this will invariably leave an imprint of rudeness and bad manners. Therefore, it is extremely important to have a stock of English greetings for all occasions in order to form a good impression of yourself.

English greeting	Transfer
Hey, dude, what’s up?	Hello dude, how are you?
wagwan?	How’s it going?

Neutral English greetings

Neutral greetings in English can be used in cases where the greeting is formal and it is necessary to show tact and good manners.

Universal English greeting «Hello!» will be well received:

• in dealing with unfamiliar people;
• in a formal setting.

It should be noted that the greeting familiar from school in English “Hello! How do you do? » now it is rarely used and is considered a morally obsolete phrase. By the way, its correct translation is «Nice to meet you!» noticeably different from the well-established stereotype «How are you?»

English greeting	Transfer
Hello!	Hey! Hello!
How do you do?	Hello! Nice to meet you!
Good morning!	Good morning!
Good afternoon!	Good afternoon!
good evening!	Good evening!
How are you doing?	How are you?
How have you been?	How are you?
Nice to meet you!	Nice to meet you!

Talking about the weather is appropriate in any country in the world, but among all other foreigners, the British are especially fond of this topic.

Therefore, the beginning of a conversation about the weather is suitable as a topic for a polite English greeting:

English greeting	Transfer
Hello, isn’t a lovely day?	Hello, it’s a great day today, don’t you think?
Hello, what about this terrible weather?	Hello, how do you like this creepy weather?
Hello, did you hear the storm at last night?	Hello, did you hear the thunderstorm last night?

Informal English greetings

When communicating with friends and family, it is customary to avoid formalities. Friends rarely communicate in formal language, speaking more often in slang or abbreviations, the same applies to English greetings.

The most common phrases in English in an informal environment:

• Hi! — «Hey!». The American equivalent of this greeting is «Yo!»
• LongteamNo.see! — «Long time no see!»
• Hey, guys! — «Great, guys!» More commonly used in the States.
• Hiya! — «Well, hey, hello!» Merging «Hi» and «You». This greeting format in English is used in the north of England, in America it will look like «Heya!»
• Alright (matt)? — Semantic combination of English greetings «Hi!» and «How are you?» In one expression, both a greeting and a question about business.
• What’s going on? — «What’s up?»
• wagwan? — One of the most informal English greetings. Abbreviation for «What’s going on?»
• Sup?/wazup? –Slang abbreviation for “What’s up?”.
• howdycourier? — «Man, how are you? » American expression.
• Heybro!/Heysis! — “Great brother! / Great sister! «
• Hey, dude, what‘sup? — «Hello, dude, how are you? «
• Ayap

Source: https://eng911.ru/lexicon/privetstvie.html

27 greetings in English

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Greetings in English for confident communication

Greetings in English for confident communication

What does any communication have in common? It starts with a greeting. This is a polite phrase or greeting used when meeting another person. It is also a chance to make a positive first impression.

Everyone loves friendly greetings. Chances are, you are already actively using greetings such as «Hello» or «How are you?» However, there are more interesting greetings depending on the situation. In order to choose the most appropriate greeting, it is important to understand the level of formality of communication.

Do you know when is the best time to use formal greetings? What about slang? In this article, you will learn how to greet people properly in any situation.

Let’s add new greetings to our vocabulary.

The best greetings for formal communication

The best greetings for formal communication

Sometimes, to maintain a professional tone, it is necessary to use more formal or business language than in everyday communication. Here are the most common situations that require these greetings:

• job interview
• business meeting
• communication with a top manager or CEO
• communication with a new colleague
• communication with customers
• showing respect for an elderly person
• communication with a stranger  

Use the following greetings to begin formal communication in any of the above situations.

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good Evening

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good Evening

These greetings are used at different times of the day. Whether you are chatting with a regular customer, coworkers, or new neighbors, these phrases are an effective way to start communication.

The greetings change depending on the time of day. For example: «Good morning» usually used from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m., whereas a greeting Good afternoon suitable for times from 12 noon to 6 pm. «Good evening» most commonly used after 6pm or at sunset.

Keep in mind that the phrase «Good night» is not a greeting and in business communication this phrase is used to say goodbye. For example:

It was nice to meet you. good night!

good night! see you tomorrow.

To express your respect for the person, you can add the name of the interlocutor to the greeting phrase. As a rule, native speakers adhere to a less formal style even in business communication, and also use the name of the interlocutor after greeting. For example:

Good morning Mr Houston

Good afternoon, Ms. Partridge

Good morning Tom

good evening Kelly.

To pronounce «Good morning» less formally, you can simply say «Morning»… When communicating with a group of people, you can say, for example:

Good evening, everyone! I hope you are doing well.

Looking to improve your speaking skills? Check out our article «5 Basic Principles of Small Talk».

How do you do?

How do you do?

If you need a VERY formal phrase for someone you are meeting with for the first time, then this phrase is very suitable. Although this greeting is rare today, it can still be heard frequently from older people.

«Hello. How do you do? « — The perfect greeting for a business dinner or formal event such as a conference. The correct answer to this greeting is «I’m well / fine / great / better than ever, etc.».

Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you

This is one example of a respectful greeting that is good to use if this is your first time meeting with the other person. For example:

A: Good morning. I’m Alex White from [Company].

B: Nice to meet you, Mr. White.

A common practice when meeting people is to shake hands. The handshake usually lasts a few seconds, which gives you enough time to say the phrase «Pleased to meet you».

How have you been?

How have you been?

This is a polite way to ask: «How are you?»if you haven’t seen your interlocutor for a long time. Only ask this question if you have met the person you are talking to before.

A: How have you been?

B: I’ve been busy working a lot. How about you?

Informal ways to say hello

Informal ways to say hello

When it comes to chatting with a neighbor or coworkers during a coffee break, it is best to use informal ways to say hello. They are suitable for the following cases:

• casual meetings with colleagues
• communication with the team
• teamwork
• job fair
• greetings from neighbors
• chatting with a friend

Hello / Hi / Hey

Hello / Hi / Hey

Looking for the most popular greetings to use in an informal setting? «Hello» и «Hi» Is the best choice of greeting for situations like this. Usually, the greeting is followed by the name of the other person. For example:

Hello Michel. How are you?

Hi Monica. Nice to see you!

Reach out to people you know well using a greeting «Hey»… This greeting is also a good way to start chatting with strangers. In such a case, the greeting «Hey» is not considered rude, but can be confusing.

How are you doing? / How’s it going?

How are you doing? / How’s it going?

This is the way to ask: «How are you?». People usually prefer to ask this question after the main greeting. This question is usually followed by a short positive answer. For example:

A: Hello, Amanda! How are you doing?

B: Fine, thanks. And you?

A: Hi, Michel. How’s it going?

B: Great! How about you?

Note that these questions can also be used as part of the main greeting. This is especially appropriate when you have little time for meaningful communication. In this case, there is no need to answer.

Nice to see you / It’s great to see you / Good to see you

Nice to see you / It’s great to see you / Good to see you

If you haven’t seen a person for a while, or have met unexpectedly, then use one of these friendly greetings. You can use these greetings at the beginning of a conversation, after a call, or as the final part of a short dialogue:

Hello Veronica. Nice to see you there.

Well, it was great to see you. Have a good day.

Long-time no see / It’s been a while

Long-time no see / It’s been a while

These common phrases are used to greet a longtime friend or to start a conversation with someone you haven’t seen for a long time. These expressions are often followed by questions like «How are you?» or «What’s new?» This is a great way to start a short conversation about what has happened since you last met.

A: Hey John! Long time no see. How are you?

B: I’m fine, thanks! What’s new?

A: Hi, Taya. How’s it going?

B: Good thanks.

A: I haven’t seen you for ages.

B: Yes, it’s been a while.

Slang: a creative way to greet someone

Slang: a creative way to greet someone

The following greetings are slang and therefore informal. These greetings should only be used with close friends or family members. Be aware that these informal greetings are common in certain regions. In this regard, the phrase that the interlocutors understand in Australia or use in British English can sound rather strange in the United States.

Yo!

Yo!

This funny greeting has its origins in the hip-hop culture of the 90s and is widely used in the United States today.

Are you OK? / Alright mate?

Are you OK? / Alright mate?

This is the British slang version of the phrase “Hello. How are you? » If your friend asks you one of these questions, just say “Yeah, fine”.

Howdy!

Howdy!

This strange greeting is an acronym for the phrase «How do you do?» and is widely used in parts of Canada and the United States.

Sup? /Whazzup?

Sup? /Whazzup?

All teens know that this greeting is a shortened version of «What’s up?»

A well-chosen greeting makes it easier to start a conversation, whether you are communicating with a close friend or a stranger. Use the greetings mentioned in the article to expand your vocabulary and make your English sound more natural. Feel free to use these new expressions in your daily communication.

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Source: https://preply.com/blog/22-poleznyh-privetstviya-na-kazhdyj-den/

Greetings in English slang. Greetings in English. Greetings in English for children. Farewell in English

Greetings in English slang. Greetings in English. Greetings in English for children. Farewell in English

Everything in our world is arranged in such a way that without communication and the slightest social connections, nowhere. But how to get them in adulthood is unknown, because to approach a stranger and tell him: “What is your name?” Is not an option at all.

All people are entangled in an inevitable web of interdependence.

~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Here you will not only learn how to learn English in a month, but also supplement your vocabulary with new words of greeting and goodbye.

How to say hello and goodbye in English

How to say hello and goodbye in English

The British take etiquette very seriously, in particular, it concerns the rules of decency when speaking.

Everything has its beginning and end, and communication does too. For most dialogues, these are greetings and goodbyes.

And if you think that you only need to say “Hello” and “Bye”, then you are greatly mistaken, because the English language is rich in various kinds of variations of these words.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with and adopt some of them.

9 ways to say hello in English

9 ways to say hello in English

There are dozens of different greetings available. All of them are used in different circumstances and with different people, the most common and universal are:

PhraseTranslation

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening	When communicating with unfamiliar people or people with a higher status, you need to use more formal greetings and these will suit you very well.
Hello	It also applies to formal greetings, but much simpler and more familiar.
Hi	This is a short version of “Hello” that is used most often and in all situations, so if you are afraid not to remember all the other greetings, use it — you will not fail.
Hey	In order not to confuse an unfamiliar person, try to use this word only in the company of acquaintances or friends. Trying to get them the attention of a stranger on the street can be rude.
What’s up? / Sup?	This greeting, although it has the form of a question, does not require an answer at all, but if you really want to answer, you can use: “Nothing”. It sounds simple and cool. The abbreviated version of «Sup» is used mainly by teenagers and there are an infinite number of answers to it.
How are you doing?	This simple phrase can be used as a greeting not only with close friends, but also with strangers. You can say her even if you are not in the mood for a long conversation, because she does not require an answer.
Yo!	This slang expression comes from the hip-hop culture of the 80s and 90s, if you want to look cool or be your own in a local get-together, then this greeting can help you with this, in the worst case, you will look stupid and funny, so it all depends from you.
Look who it is!	Walking down the street and suddenly met a friend who had not been seen for a thousand years? This greeting will fit perfectly, because after it the dialogue will easily turn into an interesting narration of events that have happened in life.
Why hello there.	Most often, this expression is used by men in relation to beautiful girls. If you met your companion and want to compliment her, then you can start communication with this phrase — she will be pleased with your admiration.

The word “Why” can be used not only as an interrogative. You can easily use it to draw attention to the information that you say after it. For example: Why, haven’t you heard of that?

How to say goodbye in English

How to say goodbye in English

Like greetings, there are many options for goodbyes: formal, informal, and even slang. All of them are actively used in English, so depending on the environment you are in, you can use a couple of them:

PhraseTranslation

Goodbye	One of the most common and formal farewell options. Similar to our «Goodbye», so you can use it in any situation without fear of appearing tactless.
Have a good day!	This phrase, as well as many of its derivatives, can be used when communicating with unfamiliar people. Saying “have a good day” will show you a friendly attitude and leave a pleasant impression on the interlocutor.
Take care	It is no less formal than “Have a good day!”, But with a completely different connotation — it is usually used when saying goodbye to a person for at least a week.
Bye!	A popular and very simple farewell that can be used in communication with absolutely any interlocutor, be it a best friend or a director.
Later!	A funny word used mostly by men, but women can also use it to say goodbye to one of their friends.
See you later / Talk to you later	In fact, this is just the full version of Later, but less popular. It can be used in personal communication with a person, but if you say goodbye to someone on the phone, then it is more appropriate to use “Talk to you later”.
Have a good one	It’s a different version of “Have a good day!” And is as versatile and friendly as it is.
Catch you later	A variation of «See you later» that can be used to emphasize a casual communication style.
Peace! /peace out	Farewell, popular in the days of hippies, has become established in everyday communication, and therefore is still used in casual communication with good acquaintances and friends.
I’m out!	A funny slang expression that makes it clear to the interlocutors that you are glad that you are leaving. For example, leaving work in the evening, you can say goodbye to your colleagues in this way, in this case, it will be very appropriate.

And in order to better consolidate such a huge variety of greetings and goodbyes in your memory, we suggest watching this video:

Instead of a conclusion

Instead of a conclusion

We hope now it will not be difficult for you to start and end a conversation.

And in order to learn not only to say hello and goodbye, but also to easily maintain a conversation, we suggest you take a free trial lesson at our school and sign up for a conversational English course.

Source: https://ienglish.ru/blog/angliyskiy-dlia-turistov/razgovornye-frazi-na-angliiskom-dlia-turistov-kak-pozdorovatsa-poproschatsa-izvinitsa-poznakomitsa-na-angliiskom

How do I respond to greetings in English?

How do I respond to greetings in English?

Any communication begins with a greeting. Each language has its own. In English, there are several ways to answer it. In addition, English-speaking people greet differently depending on the situation and the closeness of the relationship. Consider all cases of using fixed phrases when meeting a person for the first time.

Hello

Hello

Usually after the traditional «Hi», «Hello», «Hey» comes the logical question «How are you». This is a standard saying, which is said «for show.» It is not at all expected that you will immediately begin to describe in great detail how you are actually doing. The answer to such a question should be formal:

• Very well. / Fine. (Literary norm)
• Not bad. / Not bad. (Friendly form)
• OK. / Good. (Spoken version)
• Great. / Super. (An emotionally charged word, it expresses delight)

English-speaking people in a friendly environment often use less popular phrases. As a return greeting, they use:

• I am happy. / I’m happy. (The proposal is typical for a conversation with friends)
• I am feeling grateful. / I am grateful. (Used to thank the interlocutor and run on about his business)
• I have been better. / I’ve been better. (Applicable only in close circle)
• Do you want the short or long story? / Do you want a short or long story? (More suitable for a family environment)
• Gearing up for the week. / I’m getting ready for the week. (Relevant for dialogue with work colleagues)
• Trying to stay alive. / I’m trying to survive. (It is said when difficulties in life)
• Better now that you are here. / It’s better when you’re here now. (This is the answer to close people with whom close ties have been established)
• In need of some peace. / In search of tranquility. (Pronounced when everything is bubbling and in full swing)
• I could go for a massage. / I could go for a massage. (Indicates a person’s severe fatigue)
• Want to get away. / I want to leave. (This phrase is applicable at the end of working days, when the soul requires rest)

It is better to end this statement with words of gratitude: «Thanks». After that, out of politeness, they ask an answer question:

• I am wondering how you are?
• Y Tu?
• How are things?
• How are you?
• How is it going?
• Are you OK?

What`s up?

What`s up?

This is a very informal option. Translated as «What’s new». It is popular with young people in the United States. This form of greeting is also not designed for long outpourings. There are several ways to answer it. Often the same interrogative construction is used or a laconic answer is given:

• Same old. / Everything is the same as before. (Classic line in neutral tone)
• Oh, gosh, all kinds of stuff. / Oh my god, all at once. (An emotional statement that shows that everything has piled up sharply)
• Nothing new. / Nothing new. (Standard construction without connotation)
• Not a lot. / Nothing. (Briefly and clearly outlines that everything is unchanged)
• Nothing too much. / Nothing new. (Expresses that events are taking their course)
• Oh, just the usual. / Oh, as usual. (Conversational option for polite conversation)

All these phrases, in fact, mean that nothing special has happened. They do not carry any emotional connotation. Pronounced to both friends and unfamiliar people.

How are you doing

How are you doing

Sometimes, instead of directly greeting, the interlocutor says this remark. It is used in informal speech and means: «How are you.» Pronounced instead of a greeting, but without interrogative intonation. As a rule, the dialogue does not continue after it. The person just greeted you in this way and moved on. For this reason, the answer is short and polite.

• Pretty good. / Pretty good. (The most common answer in everyday speech)
• Fine. / Fine. (Indicates that you do not want to continue the conversation. Used to reply to people you do not know.)

What is Happening

What is Happening

Another kind of welcome address. It is resorted to everywhere. The phrase is neutral, but it is permissible to answer it emotionally:

• Nice and dandy cotton candy. / Sweet and sweet like cotton candy. (Figurative sentence, brings a bit of humor to the response)
• Not terrific, not terrible, just average. / Not awesome, not awful, just normal. (Indicates stability and the absence of any shocks)
• I am hanging in there. / I’m stuck here. (He talks about a lot of things to do)
• Somewhere between better and best. / Something between the best and the best. (Positive format, the phrase confirms that there are no problems)
• a pitbull in a butcher shop. / Like a dog in a butcher’s shop. (Emphasizes that everything is just amazing)

How do you do

How do you do

This is a formal greeting and is usually accompanied by a handshake. You can answer it with the same question in an affirmative form or with a neutral phrase:

• Nice to meet you. / It was nice to see you.
• Pleased to meet you. / I was glad to meet you.

A close friend is told not such long constructions, but more laconic words:

• Take care. / Take care.
• Bye-bye. / Bye Bye.
• See you. / See you.

Knowing how to respond correctly to a particular greeting, you can easily start any conversation with both foreign friends and colleagues. If you want to learn not only to communicate with foreigners, but also to put the correct pronunciation, learn grammar, test your level of knowledge, sign up for a free trial English lesson at the WSE school.

Source: https://www.wallstreetenglish.ru/blog/kak-otvechat-na-privetstviya-na-angliyskom-yazyke/

Letters in English. Greetings in letters and emails / English Letters. Greetings

Letters in English. Greetings in letters and emails / English Letters. Greetings

When writing a letter, the beginning, that is, addressing the addressee, plays an important role. The address in the English letter differs significantly from the address in the Russian one. Therefore, to write the correct letter in terms of etiquette, you need to know some rules.

Always remember that the form of appeal in a letter depends on the degree of acquaintance or kinship with the person to whom you are addressing the letter.

General circulation model:

Dear /My dear + recipient’s name (polite or not) + colon
Dear /My dear + recipient’s name (with or without courtesy) + comma,

where the polite address is the forms Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Sir, Madam, which are used only with the surname (dots after the forms Mr., Mrs., Ms., as a rule, are put).

Basic rules of handling in English letters.

1. Letters that are strictly formal in tone and content should begin with Dear/My dear and polite treatment:

My dear Sir:	Dear sir / sir!
My dear madam:	Dear madam / madam!

2. In official letters to strangers, whose last names you do not know, the following polite forms are used:

Sir:	Sir / Master!
Dear Sir,	Dear Sir / Sir!
Dear Sirs,	Ladies and gentlemen!
Gentlemen:	Gentlemen!
Dear Sir or Madam:	Dear Sir / Sir or Madame / Madame!
madam:	Madam / Madam!
Dear madam,	Dear madam / madam!

The last two appeals are used both in relation to married and unmarried women. The combination Dear Miss is not used as an address in English.

3. In less formal and semi-official correspondence, you can find the following forms:

Dear Colleague,	Dear Colleague!
Dear Reader,	Dear reader!
Dear Editor,	Dear Editor!
Dear Publisher,	Dear Publisher!

4. If you do not know the name of the addressee, you should not use the phrase To whom it may concern (Whom it concerns). Instead, you should include a job title or general greeting:

Dear Recruiter: Dear Claims Adjustor:

Dear Sir or Madam:

5. If you do not know the gender of the addressee, write his full name, omitting the polite address:

Dear Dana Simms:
Dear TK Spinazola:

6. When in doubt about the choice of addressing a woman (Miss or Mrs.), use neutral Ms.

7. If you are writing to two people, be sure to include both names in the greeting:

Dear Mr. Trujillo and Ms. donne:
Dear Alex and Jill:

8. Never write the following polite messages in full:
Mr., Ms., Mrs. and Dr .:

These references, on the contrary, should not be abbreviated:
Professor, Dean, Sister, Rabbi, Imam, Senator, Governor, Captain, Admiral, Judge

9. If you are writing a letter not to a specific person, but to an organization, use its name in your address:

Dear Syntax Training:

10. In simplified business letters, do not use a greeting at all. Instead, you need to specify the subject in capital letters, followed by the body of the letter.

WAYS TO BEGIN A BUSINESS LETTER
I am writing to share information about standard letter openings to
(The simplified form of a business letter is rarely used.)

11. In greeting letters to unfamiliar or unfamiliar people, a polite address and surname should be used.

Dear Mr. smith,	Dear Mr / Mr Smith!
Dear Miss Smith,	Dear Madam / Miss Smith,
Dear Mrs. wilson,	Dear Madam / Mrs. Wilson,
Dear Ms. green,	Dear Mrs Green!
Dear Messrs. smith and Jones,	Dear Sirs Smith and Jones,

12. In informal situations, i.e. when addressing acquaintances, relatives, friends, only names are used (no polite address):

Dear John,	Dear John!
my dear john,	My dear John!
john,	John!
dearest,	Dear!
my darling,	My dear!

The polite addresses My dear Sir, My dear Madam, Sir, Madam are strictly official. Dear Sir, Dear Madam are somewhat less formal. However, all these forms are used in official situations.

As you can see from the previous examples, there can be either a comma or a colon after the call. The comma is used in accordance with the British tradition, and the colon in accordance with the American tradition, but this distinction is hardly observed at present.

In addition, the comma is used in less formal style letters (social letters), which include letters of sympathy, gratitude, personal congratulations (on a wedding, birthday, promotion, etc.)

), and the colon — in strictly official letters.

13. Appeal to a woman
When contacting a woman, one should take into account her preferences regarding this issue. That is, a married woman can leave her name and take her husband’s surname, can take the full name and surname of her husband, etc. It is recommended to find out about such preferences in advance (for example, from friends or from the signature in the letter). See the table below for details.

Unmarried	Ms. Jane Johnson Miss Jane Johnson (usually when referring to girls under 18)
Married, retaining her first name and maiden name	Ms. Jane johnson
Married, taking her husband’s surname	Mrs. John Kelly (a married woman may prefer to completely take her husband’s first and last name — John Kelly) Mrs. Jane Kelly (a married woman may prefer to keep her first name, Jane, and take her husband’s last name, Kelly) Ms. Jane kelly
Divorced	A divorced woman, as a rule, takes her name, but she can leave her surname and her husband’s as well. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Johnson (maiden name)
Undivided, but living separately from her husband	In this case, options are also possible, depending on the preferences of the womanMrs. John KellyMrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane kelly
Widow	A widow, as a rule, considers herself married, she leaves her husband’s surname, but the name can take both her own and her husband’s. John Kelly (if the widow’s preferences are not known, then this is the most acceptable, unmistakable and neutral option) Mrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane kelly

14. Addressing a couple (husband and wife)

Married, wife uses husband’s name	Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Note — on the envelope in the address, the traditionally feminine name precedes the masculine name and then the surname (Jane and John Kelly). Today, the order of names has become unimportant, any option is acceptable, except in cases where one of the spouses is clearly older in rank — then the name of the spouse who is higher in rank is written first.
Married, wife prefers Ms.	Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly and Mr. John Kelly (do not use Ms. with the husband’s name, i.e. it is incorrect to write Mr. and Ms. John Kelly)
Married, informal style letter	Jane and John KellyJohn and Jane Kelly
Married, wife prefers maiden name	Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Johnson Ms. Jane Johnson and Mr. John Kelly If both names do not fit on one line: Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Johnson (the order of the names does not matter)
Single, but living together (civil marriage)	Mr. John Kelly & Ms. Jane Johnson (required on one line)
The wife is higher than the husband in rank: an elective or military position	The Honorable Jane Kelly and Mr. John Kelly If both names do not fit on one line: The Honorable Jane Kellyand Mr. John kelly
Wife above husband by title: academic degree	Dr. Jane Kelly and Mr. John kelly
Both spouses of a doctor (Ph.D. or doctors) and use the same surname	The Doctors Kelly (omit first names) Drs. Jane and John Kelly / Drs. John and Jane Kelly Dr. John Kelly and Dr. Jane Kelly / Dr. Jane Kelly and Dr. John kelly
Both spouses of a doctor (Ph.D. or doctors), the wife uses her maiden name	Dr. Jane Johnson and Dr. John KellyDr. John Kelly and Dr. Jane johnson

Email writing rules in English

Email writing rules in English

To write a formal style email (business e-mail), follow all of the above rules regarding formal style (points 1-11). An informal email usually starts like this.

Dear Han, Hi, Ivan, Hi, Kate, Sue, Brooke: Good morning, Kitty,

hello homer,

Or just start the first sentence with a name:

Bart, you were absolutely right about the matter.

Summary table of calls in letters in English

Summary table of calls in letters in English

Style Unit Mn. number

Formal and strictly formal	My dear Sir / Sir My dear Madam / Madam
Strictly official	Sir / My dear Mr. SmithMadam / My dear Mrs. Smith

Source: https://www.englishelp.ru/business-english/english-letters/118-letters-salutations.html

Greetings in English. Most Popular English Greeting Phrases

Greetings in English. Most Popular English Greeting Phrases

There are many ways to address a person when you meet, but how do you choose the appropriate one for a particular occasion? Greet the interlocutor, taking into account the nature of the communication with him. Contact can be formal (role-based) or informal (personal), and yes, being able to distinguish one communication style from another is a very important moment in the process of learning English.

This may seem daunting at first, but over time you will understand which greetings to use and under what circumstances. To help you, YES English courses offer a range of situational universal greetings in English that can be safely used in formal, informal or ambiguous situations.

Universal greetings

Universal greetings

Hello!	Hi!
Good morning!	Good morning!
Good afternoon!	Good afternoon!
good evening!	Good evening!

Remember, this does not include «Good day!» Which translates to «Good day!» And not «Have a nice day!» And the phrase «Good night!» has a literal translation of «Good night!» and also means goodbye.

Business greetings

Business greetings

If you imagine a working dialogue in the form of a constructor, then a correct business greeting in English will be the defining element among its other components, the basis of the first impression and further communication.

At customs, at the airport, at a government office, in the office, etiquette and politeness should be observed. It is also necessary to use the formal language at business meetings and negotiations, at interviews, in communication with teachers at the university and with those whom you do not know well and with the elderly.

In addition to universal greetings, there are the following official ways to say hello:

Hello! How do you do?	Be careful! Correctly translated, this phrase means «Nice to meet you!», But not «How are you?»
Nice to meet you! / Pleased to meet you!	Nice to meet you! / Pleased to Meet You!
How have you been doing? / How have you been?	How are you? / How are you doing?

We advise you to apply by your last name to express your special respect.

Good evening, Mr Smith!

Good evening Mr. Smith!

If you need to say hello to a group of people, remember the following formal greeting:

Good morning, everyone. I hope you are doing well this morning.

Good morning everybody. I hope you are doing well today.

Official appeals

Official appeals

When addressing a person officially, it is customary to indicate status in front of his name.

Woman
Miss	Miss	Appeal to a young unmarried girl. (Miss Young)
Ms.	Mrs.	If you are not sure if the girl is married. (Ms. Pfeiffer)
Mrs.	Mrs.	Used in relation to a woman who took her husband’s surname. (Mrs. Holmes)
Ma’am	Ma’am	The most formal way to address an older woman or a woman in a respected position.
Man
Mr.	Mr.	Appeal to all men. (Mr. Smith)

Source: https://www.yescenter.ru/blog/articles/anglijskie-privetstviya/

How do I respond to greetings in English?

How do I respond to greetings in English?

Greetings in English is a very simple topic when taught in class at school, but rather tricky when it comes to communicating with foreigners, especially abroad, where you often have to say hello to strangers.

Many people, when communicating with native speakers, have doubts about how to correctly answer questions inseparable with greetings like “How are you?”, “How are you doing?”, “What’s up?” It turns out that, for example, the Americans when asked «How are you doing?» they can briefly say how they are doing (“Good!”), or they can answer with the same question. So what’s right?

Greetings in English and questions like «How are you?»

Greetings in English and questions like «How are you?»

This is correct and so, and so, depending on the situation.

Greetings in English usually have two parts:

1. The greeting itself, for example: Hello.
2. A question like “How are you?”, For example: How are you?

In most cases, a question like «How are you?» — this is just a formula of politeness, a formal answer is expected from you, not detailed. It all depends on the context though. If you greet a colleague who passes by with a sheaf of papers and a puzzled expression on his face, then he certainly does not expect news from you, and if in a relaxed atmosphere with a friend who has not been seen for a couple of months, then you can chat.

In addition, it often happens that the question «How are you?» — it does not a question, but a greeting, and in return you just need to say hello. This is the case when the phrase “How are doing” is answered “How are you doing” (in this case, the phrase usually sounds like a statement, not a question).

Here are the options for greetings.

• Hello — neutral “hello” or “hello”. It is appropriate in any situation, so you can say hello to a friend, boss, doctor, president. Also “hello” is “hello” in a telephone conversation.
• Hi — a friendlier option, “hello”. So you can say hello to friends, relatives, strangers, but not suitable for a strict formal setting.
• Hey — a completely informal «hello», something like our «great!» Note that hey can be an attention-getting shout or a greeting.
• Time of day greetings… A neutral way of greeting, so you can say both to a colleague and a friend, and in an official setting.
  • Good morning — good morning.
  • good afternoon — good day.
  • Good evening — good evening.
  • Note that Good night — this is not a night greeting, but a wish of good night.

Now take the “Hi” greeting and add the “How are you?”

Hi! How are you? — «How are you?»

Hi! How are you? — «How are you?»

A universal question that suits any setting, formal or informal. Answering this question, it is customary to add “thank you” or “thanks” (this is not always done) before or after the answer and then also ask how the interlocutor is doing:

• Very well, thank you. How are you? Is a very formal way to answer this question.
• I’m fine, thank you! How are you?
• Not bad, and you?
• Good! Thanks! And you? (The answer «good» is not quite grammatically correct here, but that’s what they say).
• Thanks, I’m ok. And you?
• Great! Thanks! How are you?

Hi! How is it going? / How are you doing? — «How are you?», «How are you?»

Hi! How is it going? / How are you doing? — «How are you?», «How are you?»

Answering this question, you do not need to dwell on the fact that it contains a verb in Present Continuous, and you must try to answer with the verb in this form as well. You can answer in exactly the same way as to the question “How are you?”:

• Thanks, good. And you?
• Fine, how are you?
• etc.

Hi! What’s up? — «What’s new?»

Hi! What’s up? — «What’s new?»

A very popular greeting option in the United States, especially among young people. How to answer “What’s up?”. If this is a question, you can do this:

• Nothing much.
• Not too much.
• nothing new.
• Nothing.
• same old.
• Same old, same old.

All of this means about the same thing: nothing special.

But in most cases, “What’s up?” Is not a question to be answered, but just a greeting.

When you don’t have to say how you are doing

When you don’t have to say how you are doing

All of the above questions can not be used as questions to be answered, but simply as greetings. This is especially true for “What’s up”. Most of the time, when they tell you “Hey, what’s up?” — this is not a question, but just a greeting, as if you were simply told “Hey” or “Hi”.

The dialog might look like this:

Colleagues walk past each other in the corridor, both in a hurry.

— Hey, what’s up.

— What’s up / Hi / How are you doing.

And they fled.

Another variant.

You have entered the store. The seller, pushing the cart with the goods in front of him, waved his hand and, smiling, greeted:

— Hi, how are you doing, — and drove on without waiting for an answer.

— How are you doing, — you answered and went about your business.

Here’s how you can tell a question from a greeting:

• The person who greeted him walked past somewhere, greeted just for the sake of decency and walked on without waiting for an answer.
• An unintelligible “How you doin” shouted at you, waving a hand in greeting.
• Intonation as in an affirmative sentence, not an interrogative one. In the examples, I deliberately did not put question marks at the end of the sentences.

Source: https://langformula.ru/privetstviya-na-anglijskom/

Greetings in English: business, option for children

Greetings in English: business, option for children

Nobody has canceled politeness yet, so it will always be relevant in communication. Today we want to talk about Greetings in English, no meeting, no conversation can do without it. We want to show you different welcome phrases and greetings in English in different situations.

Greetings in English: business, formal for children

• Greetings for all occasions

Greetings for all occasions

Greetings for all occasions

If it’s morning, evening, or afternoon and you just need to say hello, then the following welcome phrases would work:

• Good morning! — Good morning!
• Good afternoon / day! — Good day!
• Good evening! — Good evening!

If this is a friendly greeting, then Hello! / Hi! — Hey!

But if this is a more formal, businesslike greeting, then phrases are appropriate here, such as:

• How do you do? — Hello.
• Welcome! — Welcome!
• Glad to see you! — Glad to see you!

Greetings in English may be accompanied by additional phrases, questions about health, well-being, business, family, etc. For example:

• How are you? — How are you / are you?
• How is your family? — How is your family?
• How are your parents / children / friends? — How are your parents / children / friends?
• How is your husband / wife? — How is your husband / wife doing?
• What a pleasant surprise! — What a pleasant surprise!
• I haven’t seen you for weeks. — I haven’t seen you for weeks
• It’s a long time since I saw you last! — How long have we not seen each other!

Pay attention to example sentences with these phrases:

Hello, Jim! I haven’t seen you for weeks. What a pleasant surprise! How are you? How are your wife and your mother? — Hi Jim! I haven’t seen you for weeks. What a pleasant surprise! How are you? How are your wife and your mom doing?

Of course, if we are greeted, then we must answer the greeting. Here’s how to do it in English.

Welcome questions like “How are you? / How are you feeling?” And questions about family / work / friends can be answered by:

• Thank you, very well. — Thanks, very good
• Thank you, so-so. — Thank you, so so
• (I’m) Fine, thank you. — I’m fine, thanks
• I’m all right. — I’m good
• Not too bad. — Not so bad
• Nothing good. — Nothing good
• Everything is good. — Things are good.

By using these words and phrases, you will always be courteous and polite with your interlocutor, and your dialogue will be pleasant and positive.

How do you greet someone in English?

Cheers for the kids!

Cheers for the kids!

As you learn English greetings, be sure to repeat them with your child. This is very important for children. Practice your greetings every day.

In the morning, say hello to your child in English, and let him answer you in kind. When you come home from work, say hello to your child, ask how he is doing, how was the day in English.

— Good morning, darling! — Good morning dear!
— Good morning, mum! How are you today? — Good morning, Mom! How are you today?
— I’m fine, thank you! And you? — I’m fine, thank you. And how are you?
— I’m fine too! — I’m fine too!

— Good afternoon, my dear! How was the day? — Good afternoon, my dear! How was your day?
— Hello, mum, everything was good! — Hi Mom, everything was fine!

These conversations will diversify your English learning. Do this every day and it will become a habit for you and your children. Make learning English a fun game that will engage and keep kids interested.

When greeting the interlocutor, do not forget to smile at him, this always helps to win over the person. And the warmth of the voice and soulful tone will pleasantly complement your conversation. We wish you good luck!

Source: https://englishfull.ru/deti/privet.html

Listening: Formal and informal greetings

Listening: Formal and informal greetings

In the English language, there are many special words and phrases that are used for greeting. These words are used depending on the situation and the person to whom this greeting is addressed.

The greeting “Good morning” could well be replaced with “Morning”, which is shorter and less formal. In Russian it is not customary to greet each other by saying the word «Morning», but in English this is considered the norm. We use the phrase «Good morning» in these cases.

When using the phrases «Good evening» and «Good night» their meanings should not be confused.

Good evening means a greeting and Good night means goodbye.

Sometimes, drawing an analogy with the Russian language, we can try to pronounce English greetings in the Russian manner. For example, the phrase «Good day» for the English language is also unusual, as well as for the Russian «Morning». Therefore, in such cases, speak English «Good afternoon». Or even simpler:

Hi

Hi

In modern English, these greetings replace “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, Good evening ”. Greetings «Hi», «Hello» will sound appropriate on the street, in the office, and at an official reception. In the latter case, perhaps after being introduced, say «Hello, nice to meet you.»

The phrase “Hi there” in English is used even when addressing strangers, and there is no shade of impolite or familiarity in it.

The well-known greeting «How do you do?» no one has been using it for a long time, so try to replace it with something else.

How are you?

How are you?

The most common and formal way to say hello is to say:

How are you? (literally — How are you (How are you) — translated into Russian as «Hello»).

For familiar people, other types of greetings are usually used in English. Which one to choose will depend on how closely you know each other.

Be careful when asked: How are you? — this does not mean that the person wants to talk to you or find out how you are doing, this is just a greeting and nothing more. And the person who tells you this expects to hear something like: Fine, All right and go about your business. Now let’s talk about replies to greetings in English.

Replies to greetings are also divided into formal (formal) and informal (informal).

The most common official response to a greeting is:

Source: https://dist-tutor.info/mod/resource/view.php?id=32560

Lesson 1: Welcome to School

Lesson 1: Welcome to School

Lesson plan:

Conversation patterns: greeting

Lexical topic: at school

Grammar: verb to be

Vocabulary: the name of school subjects

Grammar: the verb have got

Conversation patterns: greeting

Conversation patterns: greeting

Greeting phrases are regularly used in everyday communication. The teacher begins the lesson by greeting the class, educated people always greet when they see friends or neighbors. Below is a list of greetings in English.

* Can be used as a greeting to friends in English.                     

** This expression is often used as a greeting to an English teacher. The conversation template is formal and is used as a business greeting.

*** It is appropriate to communicate only with very familiar people.

These English conversation patterns can be used in constructing dialogues. For example:

Dialogue 1

— Hello, Ann! (Hello Anna!)

— Hi, David! (Hello David!)

— Nice to see you again! (Nice to see you again!)

— I am glad to see you too! (I’m glad to see you too!)

Dialogue 2

— Good morning, Max! (Good morning Max!)

— Hi, Jane! (Hi Jane)

— Max! Hello! Welcome! (Max! Hello! Welcome!)

— Hello, everyone! Nice to see all of you again! (Hello everyone. Nice to see you all again!)

Lexical topic: at school

Lexical topic: at school

To participate in conversations about the school, it is advisable to learn the words for stationery and furniture that can be seen in the office. The student must know how to talk about what is in his backpack or at the workplace. In this case, English words on the topic «School» can help.

* the word desk can also be translated as «desktop», «desk», «workplace».

** the noun break can act as a verb, and mean «break», «destroy», «overcome».

School vocabulary is very diverse. Pupils should be well versed in pronunciation and translation, as well as know how to spell the word «school» in English.

To build dialogues with English words about school, the following templates can be used:

Sample dialog:

— What’s this? (What is it?)

— Where? (Where?)

— On my desk. (On my desk.)

— It’s a pencil. (This is a pencil.)

— And what’s this? (And what’s that?)

— It’s my pencil case. (This is my pencil case.)

Grammar: verb to be

Grammar: verb to be

English verbs are divided into three groups. They can be semantic, auxiliary, and also perform the function of a linking verb; have different purposes and be used according to the rules. The subject must be followed by a verb. If it is absent in the Russian sentence (I am Olga, She is from London), then in English one cannot do without the verb to be [bi:].

In Present Simple, the verb to be is used in a personal form, that is, it changes based on the person and number of the subject, after which it stands.

* The pronoun «you», which translates not only «you», but also «you» has a plural form.

I am from Australia. — I’m from Australia.

They are good students. — They are good students.

Auxiliary English verbs can be abbreviated:

• am = ‘m;
• is = ‘s;
• are = ‘re.

I am John. = I’m John. (YaJon.)

Source: https://100urokov.ru/predmety/urok-1-privetstvie-v-shkole

Informal greetings from the British

Informal greetings from the British

Greetings are the first thing we learn when we start learning a foreign language. It is very important to understand them correctly. «Hello» and «Hi» are the most common greetings in England, as most foreigners who study English greet each other.

But this does not mean that you can only say hello in this way. There are several other forms of informal greetings from UK residents. At a reception with the queen, for example, such chips will no longer work! Let’s see how to say «Hello!» in English in different ways.

I will not give the translation of all the words, because I think you know some of them for sure.

1. Hi there

1. Hi there

A more formal version «Hi».

2. Hiya

2. Hiya

Combination «Hi» и «You» in one bottle.

3. Alright (mate)?

3. Alright (mate)?

An informal greeting that includes «Hello» и «How are you» in one word. I have already discussed this word in an article on London slang.

4. Ay-up

4. Ay-up

Same as «Hi» or «Alright», it is a regional slang used primarily in northern England.

5.Hey

5.Hey

Comes from American English. Now popular in England. The phrase «Hey guys» people of both sexes are welcome. «Hey, how is it going?» — is also a very frequent expression.

6. Watcha (Watcher)

6. Watcha (Watcher)

Abbreviated from «What Cheer?» (What’s up?). Same as «Alright?» May also indicate an abbreviated version «What do you» in expression «Whatcha want to do today?»… Don’t worry about it, this phrase is not that popular in England.

7. Morning / Afternoon / Evening

7. Morning / Afternoon / Evening

The difference between the formal version of the greeting and the informal one is in the word “good”. «Good morning / afternoon / evening» — this is for a formal conversation.

8. Wagwan

8. Wagwan

A very informal version of the greeting «What’s going on?»… Came from Jamaican English, is now part of the street culture of people of the same age. The typical answer to such a welcome question is “Nagwan” (nothing is going on).

9 Easy?

9 Easy?

Another very informal slang word that expresses a question. In London they still say «Easy bruv»which is equivalent to the question «How are you brother?» (How are you brother?).

10. I

English phrases and expressions: greeting, address, request

Hello dear friends! What a lovely day, isn’t it? May we have your attention, please? Sounds kind, right? And all because the greeting, appeal and request are composed correctly.

Dear readers, today’s review article is devoted to everyday phrases that we practically do not pay attention to, they «bounce off the teeth.» But insisting on the development of speech, we present you with a small selection of popular expressions of greetings, addresses and requests in English.

Greetings in English

Do you remember the legendary phrase of Joey — the hero of the TV series «Friends»: «How you doin ‘?». This is how he greeted the girls he liked. In English, there are many forms of one Russian «hello». Formal and not so formal greetings in English for all occasions — read on!

Standard English greetings can be categorized:

 «Phrases of greetings for unfamiliar people» 

• Hello! — Hello!
• Hi! — Hey!
• Good morning / afternoon / evening! — Good morning / day / evening!

• Hey! — Hey hello!
• Well hello! — Well hello!
• Good to see you! — I’m glad to see you!

By just saying hello, you are not showing proper politeness and interest. Remember the additional expressions to the previous ones:

• How are you doin ‘? — How are you?
• How is everything? — How are you? (How is everyone? — literally)
• What’s new? / What’s good? — What’s new? / What’s good?
• What’s up? — How are you?

These words do not carry a special semantic load in themselves, but are considered quite courteous. We can say that this is one big «hello» in English.

The following phrases will come down as an answer:

• Fine, thanks! — Thank you, OK!
• I’m very well! — Very good!
• I’m alright! — I’m fine!
• Not bad, thank you! — Not bad, thanks!
• The same as usual. — As always.
• So-so. — So-so.

Interesting and fully conveying the surprise and joy of an unexpected meeting are the following greetings in English:

• Hello stranger! — Hi stranger!
• Look who it is! — Look who it is!
• Oh my God, it’s you! — My God, it’s you!
• Where have you been? — Where have you been? / Where have you been?
• Is it really you? — Is it really you? / Is it really you?

If you do not have time to talk with a person, well, anything can happen, say one of these expressions and the interlocutor will understand everything:

• Sorry, I can’t stop! — Sorry, I can’t stop!

Source: https://native-english.com.ua/blog/anglijskie-frazy-i-vyrazhenija-privetstvie-obraschenie-prosba/

Greetings in English: types, rules, examples | Articles in English on Study.ru

Knowledge of the rules of etiquette, a sense of tact, an understanding of the appropriateness and necessity of a statement or comment — all this is about a well-mannered person. In whatever country you are, in whatever circle of people you communicate, it is important under any circumstances to remain a person with a high culture of communication. In particular, if you are a guest of a country that treats this culture with awe. Especially a culture of welcome. 

The Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has always been famous for its traditions and scrupulous attitude towards them. The culture of welcoming is held in high esteem here. 

Before you enter into a conversation with someone and greet, you must absolutely clearly understand the degree of formality of the further conversation:

• official;
• neutral;
• informal.

You need to know what to say and how to respond when you meet, depending on who you are talking to — with friends or with a stranger.

This article will help you understand the intricacies of dialogues in English. We will give various examples of greeting phrases with translation, we will tell you how modern dialogues in chat and on the phone (for example, slang) can sound.

You will also learn how the greeting words sound at different times of the day: morning, afternoon, or evening. 

At first, it may seem to you that it is unrealistic to remember so many options for greetings, but soon you will easily determine which tone to choose when talking and which phrases to use. You will learn to greet English-speaking friends in an original and unusual way, learn to use simple conversational phrases, and conduct a dialogue beautifully and confidently. You will no longer feel that your greetings sound dry and impersonal.

Greetings in a letter

Let’s start with a welcome letter. Earlier in one of the articles, we already spoke in detail about how to correctly compose a letter in English. Today we will once again discuss the details of a written appeal to the addressee, because for our English-speaking friends, relatives or business colleagues, the culture of a polite greeting is very important.

Please note that now we are talking about informal or neutral treatment, we will talk about the principles of greeting in business correspondence a little later. 

It does not use formal addresses such as: Sir, Mister, Mrs or Miss. You can start your letter with the following welcome phrases:

• Hello / Hi — Hey, .
• Greetings — Greetings, .
• Hello my dear ann — Hello, my dear Anna,.
• dearest friend — Dear friend,.
• Dear alice — Dear Alice, .

You can also greet a person simply by their first name. 

Official greeting

There are quite a few situations when knowledge of a formal and business language is necessary:

• business meetings and negotiations;
• working interview;
• communication with top managers of large world companies;
• an unexpected meeting with the president of your company (when you may not know personally, but you have no right not to greet this person);
• pay tribute to people of advanced age;
• addressing a person whom you know superficially;
• meeting with new business colleagues;
• communication with new clients, VIP clients, dissatisfied clients in official correspondence, etc.

In fact, there can be many more situations. It is important to understand in which of them you should observe the chain of command and choose the right tone. 

The main rule: if you do not know the person well, if it is not a close friend or relative, always choose a formal greeting so as not to embarrass anyone. By choosing this tone, you show your interlocutor your respect, make it clear that you understand the importance of the meeting / event.

Use the following examples of greetings:

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening — Good morning / afternoon / evening.
This greeting is considered the most common form of address. Suitable for communicating with colleagues, clients, new neighbors, business partners, etc.

Good morning, everyone. I hope you are doing well this morning — Good morning everybody. I hope you are all right.
This is how you greet a group of people, for example, in a meeting.

To express special respect, use the phrase: Good morning Mr Smith — Good morning, Mr. Smith. If you know each other well, use first name instead of last name.

Hello. How do you do? — Hello. How are you doing? 
Formally, an appeal to someone you meet for the first time, in the work process or at a business dinner.

Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you — Glad to meet you.
Also suitable for first meeting in a business setting.

How have you been doing? How have you been? — How are you doing?
A more respectful, simpler, and polite version of an informal phrase How are you? It will be appropriate in a situation where you have not met a person for a long time.

Greetings in business correspondence

In business correspondence, it is very important to maintain an official tone, not to abuse complex structures: the easier you express yourself, the better. The letter should not contain long paragraphs and familiar references.

In the greeting, you should not use such words as: Dear, Dearest etc. 

In a business letter, we recommend that you find out in advance who you are contacting: a man or a woman. Depending on this, choose the appropriate appeal: Mr or Ms.

Welcome dialogs in English

We offer several options for greeting dialogs:

• Ggood morning! You must be Ann?
• Yes, good morning. I’m sorry, and your name is?
• My name is Alex. Very nice to meet you. Welcome to Madrid!
• Thank You.
• How are you today?
• Very well, thank you. And yourself?
• I’m good. Thanks for asking. 

• Good morning! You must be Anna?
• Good morning, yes. I beg your pardon, what is your name?
• My name is Alex. I am very glad to meet you. Welcome to Madrid!
• Thank you.
• How are you?
• Excellent thank you. And your?
• I’m fine. Thank you for asking. 

The highlighted fragments of the dialogue are an indicator of formal communication: welcome to instead welcome, very nice to meet you instead nice to meet you, thank you instead of thanks.

1. In neutral communication (for example, when communicating with a colleague):

• Hello!
• Hello! Are you Ann?

Source: https://www.study.ru/article/lexicology/privetstvie-na-angliyskom-yazyke

A selection of greetings in English for beginners

By Alina Skorokhodova Mar 10, 2020

Greeting (greetings) in English — one of the most important elements of communication. How correct and appropriate it will be depends on how further communication with the interlocutor will develop.

Correctly used greetings in English, which are spoken at the meeting, create the basis for further communication and dialogue. In different situations with different interlocutors, well-defined phrases and expressions may be used for greeting.

The topics of English greetings can vary, so having the baggage of correct English greetings can start a positive and trusting conversation.

English greetings

There are a lot of greetings in English. Most of them are radically different from each other and in the situation where one is applicable, the other is completely unacceptable.

So, greetings in English can be the following words:

English greeting	Transfer
Hello! How are you doing?	Hello! How are you doing?
Good morning / afternoon / evening!	Good morning / afternoon / evening!
Glad to see you!	Good to see you!

It will be good to turn to an unfamiliar interlocutor, but if you say hello in this way in a warm and friendly company, there is a risk of being branded as old-fashioned or arrogant. At the same time, if at an official event you turn to a new acquaintance too relaxed, then this will invariably leave an imprint of rudeness and bad manners. Therefore, it is extremely important to have a stock of English greetings for all occasions in order to form a good impression of yourself.

English greeting	Transfer
Hey, dude, what’s up?	Hello dude, how are you?
wagwan?	How’s it going?

Neutral English greetings

Neutral greetings in English can be used in cases where the greeting is formal and it is necessary to show tact and good manners.

Universal English greeting «Hello!» will be well received:

• in dealing with unfamiliar people;
• in a formal setting.

It should be noted that the greeting familiar from school in English “Hello! How do you do? » now it is rarely used and is considered a morally obsolete phrase. By the way, its correct translation is «Nice to meet you!» noticeably different from the well-established stereotype «How are you?»

English greeting	Transfer
Hello!	Hey! Hello!
How do you do?	Hello! Nice to meet you!
Good morning!	Good morning!
Good afternoon!	Good afternoon!
good evening!	Good evening!
How are you doing?	How are you?
How have you been?	How are you?
Nice to meet you!	Nice to meet you!

Talking about the weather is appropriate in any country in the world, but among all other foreigners, the British are especially fond of this topic.

Therefore, the beginning of a conversation about the weather is suitable as a topic for a polite English greeting:

English greeting	Transfer
Hello, isn’t a lovely day?	Hello, it’s a great day today, don’t you think?
Hello, what about this terrible weather?	Hello, how do you like this creepy weather?
Hello, did you hear the storm at last night?	Hello, did you hear the thunderstorm last night?

Informal English greetings

When communicating with friends and family, it is customary to avoid formalities. Friends rarely communicate in formal language, speaking more often in slang or abbreviations, the same applies to English greetings.

The most common phrases in English in an informal environment:

• Hi! — «Hey!». The American equivalent of this greeting is «Yo!»
• LongteamNo.see! — «Long time no see!»
• Hey, guys! — «Great, guys!» More commonly used in the States.
• Hiya! — «Well, hey, hello!» Merging «Hi» and «You». This greeting format in English is used in the north of England, in America it will look like «Heya!»
• Alright (matt)? — Semantic combination of English greetings «Hi!» and «How are you?» In one expression, both a greeting and a question about business.
• What’s going on? — «What’s up?»
• wagwan? — One of the most informal English greetings. Abbreviation for «What’s going on?»
• Sup?/wazup? –Slang abbreviation for “What’s up?”.
• howdycourier? — «Man, how are you? » American expression.
• Heybro!/Heysis! — “Great brother! / Great sister! «
• Hey, dude, what‘sup? — «Hello, dude, how are you? «
• Ayap

Source: https://eng911.ru/lexicon/privetstvie.html

27 greetings in English

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Greetings in English for confident communication

What does any communication have in common? It starts with a greeting. This is a polite phrase or greeting used when meeting another person. It is also a chance to make a positive first impression.

Everyone loves friendly greetings. Chances are, you are already actively using greetings such as «Hello» or «How are you?» However, there are more interesting greetings depending on the situation. In order to choose the most appropriate greeting, it is important to understand the level of formality of communication.

Do you know when is the best time to use formal greetings? What about slang? In this article, you will learn how to greet people properly in any situation.

Let’s add new greetings to our vocabulary.

The best greetings for formal communication

Sometimes, to maintain a professional tone, it is necessary to use more formal or business language than in everyday communication. Here are the most common situations that require these greetings:

• job interview
• business meeting
• communication with a top manager or CEO
• communication with a new colleague
• communication with customers
• showing respect for an elderly person
• communication with a stranger  

Use the following greetings to begin formal communication in any of the above situations.

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good Evening

These greetings are used at different times of the day. Whether you are chatting with a regular customer, coworkers, or new neighbors, these phrases are an effective way to start communication.

The greetings change depending on the time of day. For example: «Good morning» usually used from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m., whereas a greeting Good afternoon suitable for times from 12 noon to 6 pm. «Good evening» most commonly used after 6pm or at sunset.

Keep in mind that the phrase «Good night» is not a greeting and in business communication this phrase is used to say goodbye. For example:

It was nice to meet you. good night!

good night! see you tomorrow.

To express your respect for the person, you can add the name of the interlocutor to the greeting phrase. As a rule, native speakers adhere to a less formal style even in business communication, and also use the name of the interlocutor after greeting. For example:

Good morning Mr Houston

Good afternoon, Ms. Partridge

Good morning Tom

good evening Kelly.

To pronounce «Good morning» less formally, you can simply say «Morning»… When communicating with a group of people, you can say, for example:

Good evening, everyone! I hope you are doing well.

Looking to improve your speaking skills? Check out our article «5 Basic Principles of Small Talk».

How do you do?

If you need a VERY formal phrase for someone you are meeting with for the first time, then this phrase is very suitable. Although this greeting is rare today, it can still be heard frequently from older people.

«Hello. How do you do? « — The perfect greeting for a business dinner or formal event such as a conference. The correct answer to this greeting is «I’m well / fine / great / better than ever, etc.».

Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you

This is one example of a respectful greeting that is good to use if this is your first time meeting with the other person. For example:

A: Good morning. I’m Alex White from [Company].

B: Nice to meet you, Mr. White.

A common practice when meeting people is to shake hands. The handshake usually lasts a few seconds, which gives you enough time to say the phrase «Pleased to meet you».

How have you been?

This is a polite way to ask: «How are you?»if you haven’t seen your interlocutor for a long time. Only ask this question if you have met the person you are talking to before.

A: How have you been?

B: I’ve been busy working a lot. How about you?

Informal ways to say hello

When it comes to chatting with a neighbor or coworkers during a coffee break, it is best to use informal ways to say hello. They are suitable for the following cases:

• casual meetings with colleagues
• communication with the team
• teamwork
• job fair
• greetings from neighbors
• chatting with a friend

Hello / Hi / Hey

Looking for the most popular greetings to use in an informal setting? «Hello» и «Hi» Is the best choice of greeting for situations like this. Usually, the greeting is followed by the name of the other person. For example:

Hello Michel. How are you?

Hi Monica. Nice to see you!

Reach out to people you know well using a greeting «Hey»… This greeting is also a good way to start chatting with strangers. In such a case, the greeting «Hey» is not considered rude, but can be confusing.

How are you doing? / How’s it going?

This is the way to ask: «How are you?». People usually prefer to ask this question after the main greeting. This question is usually followed by a short positive answer. For example:

A: Hello, Amanda! How are you doing?

B: Fine, thanks. And you?

A: Hi, Michel. How’s it going?

B: Great! How about you?

Note that these questions can also be used as part of the main greeting. This is especially appropriate when you have little time for meaningful communication. In this case, there is no need to answer.

Nice to see you / It’s great to see you / Good to see you

If you haven’t seen a person for a while, or have met unexpectedly, then use one of these friendly greetings. You can use these greetings at the beginning of a conversation, after a call, or as the final part of a short dialogue:

Hello Veronica. Nice to see you there.

Well, it was great to see you. Have a good day.

Long-time no see / It’s been a while

These common phrases are used to greet a longtime friend or to start a conversation with someone you haven’t seen for a long time. These expressions are often followed by questions like «How are you?» or «What’s new?» This is a great way to start a short conversation about what has happened since you last met.

A: Hey John! Long time no see. How are you?

B: I’m fine, thanks! What’s new?

A: Hi, Taya. How’s it going?

B: Good thanks.

A: I haven’t seen you for ages.

B: Yes, it’s been a while.

Slang: a creative way to greet someone

The following greetings are slang and therefore informal. These greetings should only be used with close friends or family members. Be aware that these informal greetings are common in certain regions. In this regard, the phrase that the interlocutors understand in Australia or use in British English can sound rather strange in the United States.

Yo!

This funny greeting has its origins in the hip-hop culture of the 90s and is widely used in the United States today.

Are you OK? / Alright mate?

This is the British slang version of the phrase “Hello. How are you? » If your friend asks you one of these questions, just say “Yeah, fine”.

Howdy!

This strange greeting is an acronym for the phrase «How do you do?» and is widely used in parts of Canada and the United States.

Sup? /Whazzup?

All teens know that this greeting is a shortened version of «What’s up?»

A well-chosen greeting makes it easier to start a conversation, whether you are communicating with a close friend or a stranger. Use the greetings mentioned in the article to expand your vocabulary and make your English sound more natural. Feel free to use these new expressions in your daily communication.

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Source: https://preply.com/blog/22-poleznyh-privetstviya-na-kazhdyj-den/

Greetings in English slang. Greetings in English. Greetings in English for children. Farewell in English

Everything in our world is arranged in such a way that without communication and the slightest social connections, nowhere. But how to get them in adulthood is unknown, because to approach a stranger and tell him: “What is your name?” Is not an option at all.

All people are entangled in an inevitable web of interdependence.

~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Here you will not only learn how to learn English in a month, but also supplement your vocabulary with new words of greeting and goodbye.

How to say hello and goodbye in English

The British take etiquette very seriously, in particular, it concerns the rules of decency when speaking.

Everything has its beginning and end, and communication does too. For most dialogues, these are greetings and goodbyes.

And if you think that you only need to say “Hello” and “Bye”, then you are greatly mistaken, because the English language is rich in various kinds of variations of these words.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with and adopt some of them.

9 ways to say hello in English

There are dozens of different greetings available. All of them are used in different circumstances and with different people, the most common and universal are:

PhraseTranslation

Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening	When communicating with unfamiliar people or people with a higher status, you need to use more formal greetings and these will suit you very well.
Hello	It also applies to formal greetings, but much simpler and more familiar.
Hi	This is a short version of “Hello” that is used most often and in all situations, so if you are afraid not to remember all the other greetings, use it — you will not fail.
Hey	In order not to confuse an unfamiliar person, try to use this word only in the company of acquaintances or friends. Trying to get them the attention of a stranger on the street can be rude.
What’s up? / Sup?	This greeting, although it has the form of a question, does not require an answer at all, but if you really want to answer, you can use: “Nothing”. It sounds simple and cool. The abbreviated version of «Sup» is used mainly by teenagers and there are an infinite number of answers to it.
How are you doing?	This simple phrase can be used as a greeting not only with close friends, but also with strangers. You can say her even if you are not in the mood for a long conversation, because she does not require an answer.
Yo!	This slang expression comes from the hip-hop culture of the 80s and 90s, if you want to look cool or be your own in a local get-together, then this greeting can help you with this, in the worst case, you will look stupid and funny, so it all depends from you.
Look who it is!	Walking down the street and suddenly met a friend who had not been seen for a thousand years? This greeting will fit perfectly, because after it the dialogue will easily turn into an interesting narration of events that have happened in life.
Why hello there.	Most often, this expression is used by men in relation to beautiful girls. If you met your companion and want to compliment her, then you can start communication with this phrase — she will be pleased with your admiration.

The word “Why” can be used not only as an interrogative. You can easily use it to draw attention to the information that you say after it. For example: Why, haven’t you heard of that?

How to say goodbye in English

Like greetings, there are many options for goodbyes: formal, informal, and even slang. All of them are actively used in English, so depending on the environment you are in, you can use a couple of them:

PhraseTranslation

Goodbye	One of the most common and formal farewell options. Similar to our «Goodbye», so you can use it in any situation without fear of appearing tactless.
Have a good day!	This phrase, as well as many of its derivatives, can be used when communicating with unfamiliar people. Saying “have a good day” will show you a friendly attitude and leave a pleasant impression on the interlocutor.
Take care	It is no less formal than “Have a good day!”, But with a completely different connotation — it is usually used when saying goodbye to a person for at least a week.
Bye!	A popular and very simple farewell that can be used in communication with absolutely any interlocutor, be it a best friend or a director.
Later!	A funny word used mostly by men, but women can also use it to say goodbye to one of their friends.
See you later / Talk to you later	In fact, this is just the full version of Later, but less popular. It can be used in personal communication with a person, but if you say goodbye to someone on the phone, then it is more appropriate to use “Talk to you later”.
Have a good one	It’s a different version of “Have a good day!” And is as versatile and friendly as it is.
Catch you later	A variation of «See you later» that can be used to emphasize a casual communication style.
Peace! /peace out	Farewell, popular in the days of hippies, has become established in everyday communication, and therefore is still used in casual communication with good acquaintances and friends.
I’m out!	A funny slang expression that makes it clear to the interlocutors that you are glad that you are leaving. For example, leaving work in the evening, you can say goodbye to your colleagues in this way, in this case, it will be very appropriate.

And in order to better consolidate such a huge variety of greetings and goodbyes in your memory, we suggest watching this video:

Instead of a conclusion

We hope now it will not be difficult for you to start and end a conversation.

And in order to learn not only to say hello and goodbye, but also to easily maintain a conversation, we suggest you take a free trial lesson at our school and sign up for a conversational English course.

Source: https://ienglish.ru/blog/angliyskiy-dlia-turistov/razgovornye-frazi-na-angliiskom-dlia-turistov-kak-pozdorovatsa-poproschatsa-izvinitsa-poznakomitsa-na-angliiskom

How do I respond to greetings in English?

Any communication begins with a greeting. Each language has its own. In English, there are several ways to answer it. In addition, English-speaking people greet differently depending on the situation and the closeness of the relationship. Consider all cases of using fixed phrases when meeting a person for the first time.

Hello

Usually after the traditional «Hi», «Hello», «Hey» comes the logical question «How are you». This is a standard saying, which is said «for show.» It is not at all expected that you will immediately begin to describe in great detail how you are actually doing. The answer to such a question should be formal:

• Very well. / Fine. (Literary norm)
• Not bad. / Not bad. (Friendly form)
• OK. / Good. (Spoken version)
• Great. / Super. (An emotionally charged word, it expresses delight)

English-speaking people in a friendly environment often use less popular phrases. As a return greeting, they use:

• I am happy. / I’m happy. (The proposal is typical for a conversation with friends)
• I am feeling grateful. / I am grateful. (Used to thank the interlocutor and run on about his business)
• I have been better. / I’ve been better. (Applicable only in close circle)
• Do you want the short or long story? / Do you want a short or long story? (More suitable for a family environment)
• Gearing up for the week. / I’m getting ready for the week. (Relevant for dialogue with work colleagues)
• Trying to stay alive. / I’m trying to survive. (It is said when difficulties in life)
• Better now that you are here. / It’s better when you’re here now. (This is the answer to close people with whom close ties have been established)
• In need of some peace. / In search of tranquility. (Pronounced when everything is bubbling and in full swing)
• I could go for a massage. / I could go for a massage. (Indicates a person’s severe fatigue)
• Want to get away. / I want to leave. (This phrase is applicable at the end of working days, when the soul requires rest)

It is better to end this statement with words of gratitude: «Thanks». After that, out of politeness, they ask an answer question:

• I am wondering how you are?
• Y Tu?
• How are things?
• How are you?
• How is it going?
• Are you OK?

What`s up?

This is a very informal option. Translated as «What’s new». It is popular with young people in the United States. This form of greeting is also not designed for long outpourings. There are several ways to answer it. Often the same interrogative construction is used or a laconic answer is given:

• Same old. / Everything is the same as before. (Classic line in neutral tone)
• Oh, gosh, all kinds of stuff. / Oh my god, all at once. (An emotional statement that shows that everything has piled up sharply)
• Nothing new. / Nothing new. (Standard construction without connotation)
• Not a lot. / Nothing. (Briefly and clearly outlines that everything is unchanged)
• Nothing too much. / Nothing new. (Expresses that events are taking their course)
• Oh, just the usual. / Oh, as usual. (Conversational option for polite conversation)

All these phrases, in fact, mean that nothing special has happened. They do not carry any emotional connotation. Pronounced to both friends and unfamiliar people.

How are you doing

Sometimes, instead of directly greeting, the interlocutor says this remark. It is used in informal speech and means: «How are you.» Pronounced instead of a greeting, but without interrogative intonation. As a rule, the dialogue does not continue after it. The person just greeted you in this way and moved on. For this reason, the answer is short and polite.

• Pretty good. / Pretty good. (The most common answer in everyday speech)
• Fine. / Fine. (Indicates that you do not want to continue the conversation. Used to reply to people you do not know.)

What is Happening

Another kind of welcome address. It is resorted to everywhere. The phrase is neutral, but it is permissible to answer it emotionally:

• Nice and dandy cotton candy. / Sweet and sweet like cotton candy. (Figurative sentence, brings a bit of humor to the response)
• Not terrific, not terrible, just average. / Not awesome, not awful, just normal. (Indicates stability and the absence of any shocks)
• I am hanging in there. / I’m stuck here. (He talks about a lot of things to do)
• Somewhere between better and best. / Something between the best and the best. (Positive format, the phrase confirms that there are no problems)
• a pitbull in a butcher shop. / Like a dog in a butcher’s shop. (Emphasizes that everything is just amazing)

How do you do

This is a formal greeting and is usually accompanied by a handshake. You can answer it with the same question in an affirmative form or with a neutral phrase:

• Nice to meet you. / It was nice to see you.
• Pleased to meet you. / I was glad to meet you.

A close friend is told not such long constructions, but more laconic words:

• Take care. / Take care.
• Bye-bye. / Bye Bye.
• See you. / See you.

Knowing how to respond correctly to a particular greeting, you can easily start any conversation with both foreign friends and colleagues. If you want to learn not only to communicate with foreigners, but also to put the correct pronunciation, learn grammar, test your level of knowledge, sign up for a free trial English lesson at the WSE school.

Source: https://www.wallstreetenglish.ru/blog/kak-otvechat-na-privetstviya-na-angliyskom-yazyke/

Letters in English. Greetings in letters and emails / English Letters. Greetings

When writing a letter, the beginning, that is, addressing the addressee, plays an important role. The address in the English letter differs significantly from the address in the Russian one. Therefore, to write the correct letter in terms of etiquette, you need to know some rules.

Always remember that the form of appeal in a letter depends on the degree of acquaintance or kinship with the person to whom you are addressing the letter.

General circulation model:

Dear /My dear + recipient’s name (polite or not) + colon
Dear /My dear + recipient’s name (with or without courtesy) + comma,

where the polite address is the forms Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Sir, Madam, which are used only with the surname (dots after the forms Mr., Mrs., Ms., as a rule, are put).

Basic rules of handling in English letters.

1. Letters that are strictly formal in tone and content should begin with Dear/My dear and polite treatment:

My dear Sir:	Dear sir / sir!
My dear madam:	Dear madam / madam!

2. In official letters to strangers, whose last names you do not know, the following polite forms are used:

Sir:	Sir / Master!
Dear Sir,	Dear Sir / Sir!
Dear Sirs,	Ladies and gentlemen!
Gentlemen:	Gentlemen!
Dear Sir or Madam:	Dear Sir / Sir or Madame / Madame!
madam:	Madam / Madam!
Dear madam,	Dear madam / madam!

The last two appeals are used both in relation to married and unmarried women. The combination Dear Miss is not used as an address in English.

3. In less formal and semi-official correspondence, you can find the following forms:

Dear Colleague,	Dear Colleague!
Dear Reader,	Dear reader!
Dear Editor,	Dear Editor!
Dear Publisher,	Dear Publisher!

4. If you do not know the name of the addressee, you should not use the phrase To whom it may concern (Whom it concerns). Instead, you should include a job title or general greeting:

Dear Recruiter: Dear Claims Adjustor:

Dear Sir or Madam:

5. If you do not know the gender of the addressee, write his full name, omitting the polite address:

Dear Dana Simms:
Dear TK Spinazola:

6. When in doubt about the choice of addressing a woman (Miss or Mrs.), use neutral Ms.

7. If you are writing to two people, be sure to include both names in the greeting:

Dear Mr. Trujillo and Ms. donne:
Dear Alex and Jill:

8. Never write the following polite messages in full:
Mr., Ms., Mrs. and Dr .:

These references, on the contrary, should not be abbreviated:
Professor, Dean, Sister, Rabbi, Imam, Senator, Governor, Captain, Admiral, Judge

9. If you are writing a letter not to a specific person, but to an organization, use its name in your address:

Dear Syntax Training:

10. In simplified business letters, do not use a greeting at all. Instead, you need to specify the subject in capital letters, followed by the body of the letter.

WAYS TO BEGIN A BUSINESS LETTER
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(The simplified form of a business letter is rarely used.)

11. In greeting letters to unfamiliar or unfamiliar people, a polite address and surname should be used.

Dear Mr. smith,	Dear Mr / Mr Smith!
Dear Miss Smith,	Dear Madam / Miss Smith,
Dear Mrs. wilson,	Dear Madam / Mrs. Wilson,
Dear Ms. green,	Dear Mrs Green!
Dear Messrs. smith and Jones,	Dear Sirs Smith and Jones,

12. In informal situations, i.e. when addressing acquaintances, relatives, friends, only names are used (no polite address):

Dear John,	Dear John!
my dear john,	My dear John!
john,	John!
dearest,	Dear!
my darling,	My dear!

The polite addresses My dear Sir, My dear Madam, Sir, Madam are strictly official. Dear Sir, Dear Madam are somewhat less formal. However, all these forms are used in official situations.

As you can see from the previous examples, there can be either a comma or a colon after the call. The comma is used in accordance with the British tradition, and the colon in accordance with the American tradition, but this distinction is hardly observed at present.

In addition, the comma is used in less formal style letters (social letters), which include letters of sympathy, gratitude, personal congratulations (on a wedding, birthday, promotion, etc.)

), and the colon — in strictly official letters.

13. Appeal to a woman
When contacting a woman, one should take into account her preferences regarding this issue. That is, a married woman can leave her name and take her husband’s surname, can take the full name and surname of her husband, etc. It is recommended to find out about such preferences in advance (for example, from friends or from the signature in the letter). See the table below for details.

Unmarried	Ms. Jane Johnson Miss Jane Johnson (usually when referring to girls under 18)
Married, retaining her first name and maiden name	Ms. Jane johnson
Married, taking her husband’s surname	Mrs. John Kelly (a married woman may prefer to completely take her husband’s first and last name — John Kelly) Mrs. Jane Kelly (a married woman may prefer to keep her first name, Jane, and take her husband’s last name, Kelly) Ms. Jane kelly
Divorced	A divorced woman, as a rule, takes her name, but she can leave her surname and her husband’s as well. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Johnson (maiden name)
Undivided, but living separately from her husband	In this case, options are also possible, depending on the preferences of the womanMrs. John KellyMrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane kelly
Widow	A widow, as a rule, considers herself married, she leaves her husband’s surname, but the name can take both her own and her husband’s. John Kelly (if the widow’s preferences are not known, then this is the most acceptable, unmistakable and neutral option) Mrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane kelly

14. Addressing a couple (husband and wife)

Married, wife uses husband’s name	Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Note — on the envelope in the address, the traditionally feminine name precedes the masculine name and then the surname (Jane and John Kelly). Today, the order of names has become unimportant, any option is acceptable, except in cases where one of the spouses is clearly older in rank — then the name of the spouse who is higher in rank is written first.
Married, wife prefers Ms.	Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly and Mr. John Kelly (do not use Ms. with the husband’s name, i.e. it is incorrect to write Mr. and Ms. John Kelly)
Married, informal style letter	Jane and John KellyJohn and Jane Kelly
Married, wife prefers maiden name	Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Johnson Ms. Jane Johnson and Mr. John Kelly If both names do not fit on one line: Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Johnson (the order of the names does not matter)
Single, but living together (civil marriage)	Mr. John Kelly & Ms. Jane Johnson (required on one line)
The wife is higher than the husband in rank: an elective or military position	The Honorable Jane Kelly and Mr. John Kelly If both names do not fit on one line: The Honorable Jane Kellyand Mr. John kelly
Wife above husband by title: academic degree	Dr. Jane Kelly and Mr. John kelly
Both spouses of a doctor (Ph.D. or doctors) and use the same surname	The Doctors Kelly (omit first names) Drs. Jane and John Kelly / Drs. John and Jane Kelly Dr. John Kelly and Dr. Jane Kelly / Dr. Jane Kelly and Dr. John kelly
Both spouses of a doctor (Ph.D. or doctors), the wife uses her maiden name	Dr. Jane Johnson and Dr. John KellyDr. John Kelly and Dr. Jane johnson

Email writing rules in English

To write a formal style email (business e-mail), follow all of the above rules regarding formal style (points 1-11). An informal email usually starts like this.

Dear Han, Hi, Ivan, Hi, Kate, Sue, Brooke: Good morning, Kitty,

hello homer,

Or just start the first sentence with a name:

Bart, you were absolutely right about the matter.

Summary table of calls in letters in English

Style Unit Mn. number

Formal and strictly formal	My dear Sir / Sir My dear Madam / Madam
Strictly official	Sir / My dear Mr. SmithMadam / My dear Mrs. Smith

Source: https://www.englishelp.ru/business-english/english-letters/118-letters-salutations.html

Greetings in English. Most Popular English Greeting Phrases

There are many ways to address a person when you meet, but how do you choose the appropriate one for a particular occasion? Greet the interlocutor, taking into account the nature of the communication with him. Contact can be formal (role-based) or informal (personal), and yes, being able to distinguish one communication style from another is a very important moment in the process of learning English.

This may seem daunting at first, but over time you will understand which greetings to use and under what circumstances. To help you, YES English courses offer a range of situational universal greetings in English that can be safely used in formal, informal or ambiguous situations.

Universal greetings

Hello!	Hi!
Good morning!	Good morning!
Good afternoon!	Good afternoon!
good evening!	Good evening!

Remember, this does not include «Good day!» Which translates to «Good day!» And not «Have a nice day!» And the phrase «Good night!» has a literal translation of «Good night!» and also means goodbye.

Business greetings

If you imagine a working dialogue in the form of a constructor, then a correct business greeting in English will be the defining element among its other components, the basis of the first impression and further communication.

At customs, at the airport, at a government office, in the office, etiquette and politeness should be observed. It is also necessary to use the formal language at business meetings and negotiations, at interviews, in communication with teachers at the university and with those whom you do not know well and with the elderly.

In addition to universal greetings, there are the following official ways to say hello:

Hello! How do you do?	Be careful! Correctly translated, this phrase means «Nice to meet you!», But not «How are you?»
Nice to meet you! / Pleased to meet you!	Nice to meet you! / Pleased to Meet You!
How have you been doing? / How have you been?	How are you? / How are you doing?

We advise you to apply by your last name to express your special respect.

Good evening, Mr Smith!

Good evening Mr. Smith!

If you need to say hello to a group of people, remember the following formal greeting:

Good morning, everyone. I hope you are doing well this morning.

Good morning everybody. I hope you are doing well today.

Official appeals

When addressing a person officially, it is customary to indicate status in front of his name.

Woman
Miss	Miss	Appeal to a young unmarried girl. (Miss Young)
Ms.	Mrs.	If you are not sure if the girl is married. (Ms. Pfeiffer)
Mrs.	Mrs.	Used in relation to a woman who took her husband’s surname. (Mrs. Holmes)
Ma’am	Ma’am	The most formal way to address an older woman or a woman in a respected position.
Man
Mr.	Mr.	Appeal to all men. (Mr. Smith)

Source: https://www.yescenter.ru/blog/articles/anglijskie-privetstviya/

How do I respond to greetings in English?

Greetings in English is a very simple topic when taught in class at school, but rather tricky when it comes to communicating with foreigners, especially abroad, where you often have to say hello to strangers.

Many people, when communicating with native speakers, have doubts about how to correctly answer questions inseparable with greetings like “How are you?”, “How are you doing?”, “What’s up?” It turns out that, for example, the Americans when asked «How are you doing?» they can briefly say how they are doing (“Good!”), or they can answer with the same question. So what’s right?

Greetings in English and questions like «How are you?»

This is correct and so, and so, depending on the situation.

Greetings in English usually have two parts:

1. The greeting itself, for example: Hello.
2. A question like “How are you?”, For example: How are you?

In most cases, a question like «How are you?» — this is just a formula of politeness, a formal answer is expected from you, not detailed. It all depends on the context though. If you greet a colleague who passes by with a sheaf of papers and a puzzled expression on his face, then he certainly does not expect news from you, and if in a relaxed atmosphere with a friend who has not been seen for a couple of months, then you can chat.

In addition, it often happens that the question «How are you?» — it does not a question, but a greeting, and in return you just need to say hello. This is the case when the phrase “How are doing” is answered “How are you doing” (in this case, the phrase usually sounds like a statement, not a question).

Here are the options for greetings.

• Hello — neutral “hello” or “hello”. It is appropriate in any situation, so you can say hello to a friend, boss, doctor, president. Also “hello” is “hello” in a telephone conversation.
• Hi — a friendlier option, “hello”. So you can say hello to friends, relatives, strangers, but not suitable for a strict formal setting.
• Hey — a completely informal «hello», something like our «great!» Note that hey can be an attention-getting shout or a greeting.
• Time of day greetings… A neutral way of greeting, so you can say both to a colleague and a friend, and in an official setting.
  • Good morning — good morning.
  • good afternoon — good day.
  • Good evening — good evening.
  • Note that Good night — this is not a night greeting, but a wish of good night.

Now take the “Hi” greeting and add the “How are you?”

Hi! How are you? — «How are you?»

A universal question that suits any setting, formal or informal. Answering this question, it is customary to add “thank you” or “thanks” (this is not always done) before or after the answer and then also ask how the interlocutor is doing:

• Very well, thank you. How are you? Is a very formal way to answer this question.
• I’m fine, thank you! How are you?
• Not bad, and you?
• Good! Thanks! And you? (The answer «good» is not quite grammatically correct here, but that’s what they say).
• Thanks, I’m ok. And you?
• Great! Thanks! How are you?

Hi! How is it going? / How are you doing? — «How are you?», «How are you?»

Answering this question, you do not need to dwell on the fact that it contains a verb in Present Continuous, and you must try to answer with the verb in this form as well. You can answer in exactly the same way as to the question “How are you?”:

• Thanks, good. And you?
• Fine, how are you?
• etc.

Hi! What’s up? — «What’s new?»

A very popular greeting option in the United States, especially among young people. How to answer “What’s up?”. If this is a question, you can do this:

• Nothing much.
• Not too much.
• nothing new.
• Nothing.
• same old.
• Same old, same old.

All of this means about the same thing: nothing special.

But in most cases, “What’s up?” Is not a question to be answered, but just a greeting.

When you don’t have to say how you are doing

All of the above questions can not be used as questions to be answered, but simply as greetings. This is especially true for “What’s up”. Most of the time, when they tell you “Hey, what’s up?” — this is not a question, but just a greeting, as if you were simply told “Hey” or “Hi”.

The dialog might look like this:

Colleagues walk past each other in the corridor, both in a hurry.

— Hey, what’s up.

— What’s up / Hi / How are you doing.

And they fled.

Another variant.

You have entered the store. The seller, pushing the cart with the goods in front of him, waved his hand and, smiling, greeted:

— Hi, how are you doing, — and drove on without waiting for an answer.

— How are you doing, — you answered and went about your business.

Here’s how you can tell a question from a greeting:

• The person who greeted him walked past somewhere, greeted just for the sake of decency and walked on without waiting for an answer.
• An unintelligible “How you doin” shouted at you, waving a hand in greeting.
• Intonation as in an affirmative sentence, not an interrogative one. In the examples, I deliberately did not put question marks at the end of the sentences.

Source: https://langformula.ru/privetstviya-na-anglijskom/

Greetings in English: business, option for children

Nobody has canceled politeness yet, so it will always be relevant in communication. Today we want to talk about Greetings in English, no meeting, no conversation can do without it. We want to show you different welcome phrases and greetings in English in different situations.

Greetings in English: business, formal for children

• Greetings for all occasions

Greetings for all occasions

If it’s morning, evening, or afternoon and you just need to say hello, then the following welcome phrases would work:

• Good morning! — Good morning!
• Good afternoon / day! — Good day!
• Good evening! — Good evening!

If this is a friendly greeting, then Hello! / Hi! — Hey!

But if this is a more formal, businesslike greeting, then phrases are appropriate here, such as:

• How do you do? — Hello.
• Welcome! — Welcome!
• Glad to see you! — Glad to see you!

Greetings in English may be accompanied by additional phrases, questions about health, well-being, business, family, etc. For example:

• How are you? — How are you / are you?
• How is your family? — How is your family?
• How are your parents / children / friends? — How are your parents / children / friends?
• How is your husband / wife? — How is your husband / wife doing?
• What a pleasant surprise! — What a pleasant surprise!
• I haven’t seen you for weeks. — I haven’t seen you for weeks
• It’s a long time since I saw you last! — How long have we not seen each other!

Pay attention to example sentences with these phrases:

Hello, Jim! I haven’t seen you for weeks. What a pleasant surprise! How are you? How are your wife and your mother? — Hi Jim! I haven’t seen you for weeks. What a pleasant surprise! How are you? How are your wife and your mom doing?

Of course, if we are greeted, then we must answer the greeting. Here’s how to do it in English.

Welcome questions like “How are you? / How are you feeling?” And questions about family / work / friends can be answered by:

• Thank you, very well. — Thanks, very good
• Thank you, so-so. — Thank you, so so
• (I’m) Fine, thank you. — I’m fine, thanks
• I’m all right. — I’m good
• Not too bad. — Not so bad
• Nothing good. — Nothing good
• Everything is good. — Things are good.

By using these words and phrases, you will always be courteous and polite with your interlocutor, and your dialogue will be pleasant and positive.

How do you greet someone in English?

Cheers for the kids!

As you learn English greetings, be sure to repeat them with your child. This is very important for children. Practice your greetings every day.

In the morning, say hello to your child in English, and let him answer you in kind. When you come home from work, say hello to your child, ask how he is doing, how was the day in English.

— Good morning, darling! — Good morning dear!
— Good morning, mum! How are you today? — Good morning, Mom! How are you today?
— I’m fine, thank you! And you? — I’m fine, thank you. And how are you?
— I’m fine too! — I’m fine too!

— Good afternoon, my dear! How was the day? — Good afternoon, my dear! How was your day?
— Hello, mum, everything was good! — Hi Mom, everything was fine!

These conversations will diversify your English learning. Do this every day and it will become a habit for you and your children. Make learning English a fun game that will engage and keep kids interested.

When greeting the interlocutor, do not forget to smile at him, this always helps to win over the person. And the warmth of the voice and soulful tone will pleasantly complement your conversation. We wish you good luck!

Source: https://englishfull.ru/deti/privet.html

Listening: Formal and informal greetings

In the English language, there are many special words and phrases that are used for greeting. These words are used depending on the situation and the person to whom this greeting is addressed.

The greeting “Good morning” could well be replaced with “Morning”, which is shorter and less formal. In Russian it is not customary to greet each other by saying the word «Morning», but in English this is considered the norm. We use the phrase «Good morning» in these cases.

When using the phrases «Good evening» and «Good night» their meanings should not be confused.

Good evening means a greeting and Good night means goodbye.

Sometimes, drawing an analogy with the Russian language, we can try to pronounce English greetings in the Russian manner. For example, the phrase «Good day» for the English language is also unusual, as well as for the Russian «Morning». Therefore, in such cases, speak English «Good afternoon». Or even simpler:

Hi

In modern English, these greetings replace “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, Good evening ”. Greetings «Hi», «Hello» will sound appropriate on the street, in the office, and at an official reception. In the latter case, perhaps after being introduced, say «Hello, nice to meet you.»

The phrase “Hi there” in English is used even when addressing strangers, and there is no shade of impolite or familiarity in it.

The well-known greeting «How do you do?» no one has been using it for a long time, so try to replace it with something else.

How are you?

The most common and formal way to say hello is to say:

How are you? (literally — How are you (How are you) — translated into Russian as «Hello»).

For familiar people, other types of greetings are usually used in English. Which one to choose will depend on how closely you know each other.

Be careful when asked: How are you? — this does not mean that the person wants to talk to you or find out how you are doing, this is just a greeting and nothing more. And the person who tells you this expects to hear something like: Fine, All right and go about your business. Now let’s talk about replies to greetings in English.

Replies to greetings are also divided into formal (formal) and informal (informal).

The most common official response to a greeting is:

Source: https://dist-tutor.info/mod/resource/view.php?id=32560

Lesson 1: Welcome to School

Lesson plan:

Conversation patterns: greeting

Lexical topic: at school

Grammar: verb to be

Vocabulary: the name of school subjects

Grammar: the verb have got

Conversation patterns: greeting

Greeting phrases are regularly used in everyday communication. The teacher begins the lesson by greeting the class, educated people always greet when they see friends or neighbors. Below is a list of greetings in English.

* Can be used as a greeting to friends in English.                     

** This expression is often used as a greeting to an English teacher. The conversation template is formal and is used as a business greeting.

*** It is appropriate to communicate only with very familiar people.

These English conversation patterns can be used in constructing dialogues. For example:

Dialogue 1

— Hello, Ann! (Hello Anna!)

— Hi, David! (Hello David!)

— Nice to see you again! (Nice to see you again!)

— I am glad to see you too! (I’m glad to see you too!)

Dialogue 2

— Good morning, Max! (Good morning Max!)

— Hi, Jane! (Hi Jane)

— Max! Hello! Welcome! (Max! Hello! Welcome!)

— Hello, everyone! Nice to see all of you again! (Hello everyone. Nice to see you all again!)

Lexical topic: at school

To participate in conversations about the school, it is advisable to learn the words for stationery and furniture that can be seen in the office. The student must know how to talk about what is in his backpack or at the workplace. In this case, English words on the topic «School» can help.

* the word desk can also be translated as «desktop», «desk», «workplace».

** the noun break can act as a verb, and mean «break», «destroy», «overcome».

School vocabulary is very diverse. Pupils should be well versed in pronunciation and translation, as well as know how to spell the word «school» in English.

To build dialogues with English words about school, the following templates can be used:

Sample dialog:

— What’s this? (What is it?)

— Where? (Where?)

— On my desk. (On my desk.)

— It’s a pencil. (This is a pencil.)

— And what’s this? (And what’s that?)

— It’s my pencil case. (This is my pencil case.)

Grammar: verb to be

English verbs are divided into three groups. They can be semantic, auxiliary, and also perform the function of a linking verb; have different purposes and be used according to the rules. The subject must be followed by a verb. If it is absent in the Russian sentence (I am Olga, She is from London), then in English one cannot do without the verb to be [bi:].

In Present Simple, the verb to be is used in a personal form, that is, it changes based on the person and number of the subject, after which it stands.

* The pronoun «you», which translates not only «you», but also «you» has a plural form.

I am from Australia. — I’m from Australia.

They are good students. — They are good students.

Auxiliary English verbs can be abbreviated:

• am = ‘m;
• is = ‘s;
• are = ‘re.

I am John. = I’m John. (YaJon.)

Source: https://100urokov.ru/predmety/urok-1-privetstvie-v-shkole

Informal greetings from the British

Greetings are the first thing we learn when we start learning a foreign language. It is very important to understand them correctly. «Hello» and «Hi» are the most common greetings in England, as most foreigners who study English greet each other.

But this does not mean that you can only say hello in this way. There are several other forms of informal greetings from UK residents. At a reception with the queen, for example, such chips will no longer work! Let’s see how to say «Hello!» in English in different ways.

I will not give the translation of all the words, because I think you know some of them for sure.

1. Hi there

A more formal version «Hi».

2. Hiya

Combination «Hi» и «You» in one bottle.

3. Alright (mate)?

An informal greeting that includes «Hello» и «How are you» in one word. I have already discussed this word in an article on London slang.

4. Ay-up

Same as «Hi» or «Alright», it is a regional slang used primarily in northern England.

5.Hey

Comes from American English. Now popular in England. The phrase «Hey guys» people of both sexes are welcome. «Hey, how is it going?» — is also a very frequent expression.

6. Watcha (Watcher)

Abbreviated from «What Cheer?» (What’s up?). Same as «Alright?» May also indicate an abbreviated version «What do you» in expression «Whatcha want to do today?»… Don’t worry about it, this phrase is not that popular in England.

7. Morning / Afternoon / Evening

The difference between the formal version of the greeting and the informal one is in the word “good”. «Good morning / afternoon / evening» — this is for a formal conversation.

8. Wagwan

A very informal version of the greeting «What’s going on?»… Came from Jamaican English, is now part of the street culture of people of the same age. The typical answer to such a welcome question is “Nagwan” (nothing is going on).

9 Easy?

Another very informal slang word that expresses a question. In London they still say «Easy bruv»which is equivalent to the question «How are you brother?» (How are you brother?).

10. I

A more informal way to say hello. The word is also of American origin.

Perhaps you have already heard some of the words, but did not know how they are translated into Russian. For example, the greeting «wotcher» is known to many from the Harry Potter books. (Reads «watch-uh».)
Knowledge of slang allows you to communicate with the local population on an equal footing, to feel at ease. So I strongly recommend that you master the spoken language.

Source: https://english-bird.ru/saying-hi-britsh-english/