Greetings:
- Hello! – A universal greeting that can be used in any situation.
- Good morning/afternoon/evening! – Time-specific greetings to be used at the appropriate times of day.
- Hey there! – A casual and friendly way to greet someone.
- How do you do? – A more formal greeting, often used when meeting someone for the first time.
- What’s up? – An informal greeting that’s more common among friends.
Replies:
- Hi! How are you? – A common response that also inquires about the other person’s well-being.
- Good [morning/afternoon/evening], nice to see you! – A polite reply that acknowledges the time of day.
- Hey! All good here, how about you? – A relaxed response that reciprocates the casual greeting.
- I’m well, thank you. And you? – A formal and courteous reply.
- Not much, just the usual. How about you? – A laid-back answer to “What’s up?” that can lead to a more detailed conversation.