Greetings
Greetings in Passing Hello Hi Good morning Good afternoon Good evening* Hey, John. How's it goin'?** Whazzup? *Good night is a farewell (goodbye) phrase. It is NOT a greeting to use at night time. **Native speakers often shorten "going" to "goin" in casual greetings. Greetings before a Conversation Nice to see you. Long time no see. (I haven't seen you in a while.) What have you been up to? How are things? It's been a while. (It's been a while since I've seen you.) What's new? Not much. (answer to What's new?) Greetings in the Classroom I'm from...(city or country)* I hear it's beautiful/hot/expensive there. How do you like it here? How long have you been here? Greetings in Business Please have a seat. Thanks for agreeing to meet with me. He'll be right with you. Can I offer you something to drink? My pleasure. Greetings at a Party or Social Event Who are you here with? How do you know