Greeting and leave taking

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Greeting ?Leave taking?

A. GreetingGreetings in the form of greeting in the form of words or phrases used to introduce oneself or to greet others.

Very diverse forms of greeting like "Hi / Hello" is used when meeting someone. "How are you?" used to express one's attention to ask for news.

Good morning / afternoon / evening / night used to be congratulated in respect of time. "Happy birthday" is used for greeting associated with a particular event.

Some words/phrases in English that can be used in greeting are the following:

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B. LEAVE TAKING

Leave taking usually used if we part with someone we know. Leave taking can be divided into :

A . Formal LeavingB. Informal Leaving

A. Formal Leaving used for formal situation

Ex : LEAVE TAKING RESPONSESGood bye Take careSee you tomorrow See youSee you next week See youSee you later See youSorry, I have to go now

Never mind, see you

I'll talk to you later Sure, see you laterIt's been nice talking to you

So long

I think I must be going now

bye

Lets’ hope we meet again soon

See you

B. Informal leavingUsed for relax situationEx : LEAVE TAKING RESPONSES

So long for now Bye nowBe seeing you Be seeing you tooHave a nice day Thanks and you tooHave a good trip ThanksGive my regard to your parents

Sure, I will

Take care of your self I willBe carefull , please Sure, I am and you too

Example Dialog About Greeting and Leave TakingNadia  : Hi, Erin!Erin   : Hello, Nad! How's your doing?Nadia  : Really great!Erin   : Wow, you look so happy. What's the matter?Nadia  : Tomorrow is my birthday and my dad will have my party held in Four Seasons Hotel.Erin   : That's really amazing! Happy birthday, Nadia.Nadia  : Thanks. Please come to my party at 7 p.m.Erin   : O.K. See you tomorrow.Nadia  : See you.

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