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Unit 1.1: Greetings

There are many English expressions for greetings, ranging from informal to formal ones.  Below are some common expressions.　

• Informal Greetings

   

  • Hi! 

  • Hello! 

  • What's up?

  • What's new?

  • How's it going?

   

• More Formal Greetings

   

  • Good morning.  How are you today?

  • Good afternoon.  How's everything?

  • Good evening.  How have you been?

• Greeting Someone You Haven't Seen for a while

   

  • I haven't seen you in ages!  How have you been?

  • How're things going?

  • How are you getting along?

  • Long time no see! (Informal)

• Greeting Someone You Are Surprised to See

   

  • Fancy meeting you here!

  • Never thought I'd see you here!

  • What a surprise to see you here!

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