Greetings
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The document discusses common English greetings and provides context on their formality and appropriate usage. "Hello" is the safest greeting for formal and informal situations. "Hi" is less formal but can still be used in both contexts. "Howdy" is an informal southern greeting, while "What's up?" and "How's it going?" are casual ways to greet friends. "Good morning", "Good afternoon", and "Good evening" can all be used formally and informally depending on the time of day.
Greetings
- 2. The most common greeting in English is "Hello". Saying hello is correct for both formal and informal situations.
- 3. "Hi" is less formal than hello. Saying hi can be used in both formal and informal settings, but it is always safer to say hello if you're not sure which greeting to use.
- 4. "Howdy" is an informal greeting. It is a popular way to greet someone in southern and western states, especially in Texas.
- 5. "What's up?" is American slang. It is a very informal way to greet someone. What's up? is a popular greeting among young people and people who know each other very well.
- 6. "How's it going?" is an informal greeting. It is a casual and friendly way to greet someone. People who ask this question are usually trying to start a conversation.
- 7. "Good morning" is both a formal and informal greeting. Co-workers often greet each other by saying good morning. Americans say good morning from sunrise to noon.
- 8. "Good afternoon" is both a formal and informal greeting. You can say good afternoon to both strangers and friends. Americans say good afternoon from noon until about 5:00 PM.
- 9. "Good evening" is both a formal and informal greeting. You can say this to both strangers and friends. Americans say good evening from about 5:00 PM until sunrise. After sunrise, they say good morning.