Category: Basic Foundations
Basic Greetings
Learn essential English greetings and polite expressions for everyday conversations.
English Greetings
Greetings are the first words we exchange when meeting people. Using proper greetings shows respect and helps start conversations smoothly.
Basic Greetings
| Greeting | When to Use | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Any time | Hello |
| Hi | Informal, any time | Hi |
| Good morning | Before noon | Good morning |
| Good afternoon | Noon to 5 PM | Good afternoon |
| Good evening | After 5 PM | Good evening |
| Good night | Before sleep/leaving at night | Good night |
"How Are You?" Variations
| Question | Common Responses |
|---|---|
| How are you? | I'm fine, thank you. / I'm good, thanks. |
| How are you doing? | I'm doing well, thanks. |
| How's it going? | It's going great! / Not bad. |
| What's up? | Nothing much. / Not much, you? |
| How have you been? | I've been good, thank you. |
Tip: Always ask back: "And you?" or "How about you?"
Introductions
- Nice to meet you. - When meeting someone for the first time
- Pleased to meet you. - Formal introduction
- My name is ___. - Introducing yourself
- I'm ___. - Casual introduction
- This is ___. - Introducing someone else
Polite Expressions
| Expression | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Please | When making a request |
| Thank you / Thanks | When receiving something |
| You're welcome | Response to "thank you" |
| Excuse me | Getting attention / passing by |
| Sorry / I'm sorry | Apologizing |
| No problem | Response to apology |
Saying Goodbye
- Goodbye - Formal
- Bye / Bye-bye - Casual
- See you later - Will meet again
- See you soon - Will meet soon
- Take care - Friendly goodbye
- Have a nice day - Polite goodbye
Sample Conversation
A: Hello! Good morning.
B: Good morning! How are you?
A: I'm fine, thank you. And you?
B: I'm good, thanks. Nice to meet you. My name is John.
A: Nice to meet you too, John. I'm Sarah.
B: It was nice talking to you. See you later!
A: Bye! Take care!