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In today’s class, we’re going to be talking about Meaning and types of greetings. I trust you will enjoy the class!
Meaning and Types of Greetings
Greetings are polite words or actions that we use when we meet or communicate with someone. Greetings can show respect, friendliness, and appreciation. There are different types of greetings that we can use in different situations. Here are some examples of greetings:
– Verbal greetings: These are words or phrases that we say to someone when we greet them. For example, we can say “Hello”, “Good morning”, “How are you?”, “Nice to meet you”, etc. Verbal greetings can also vary depending on the language or culture of the person we are greeting. For example, in French, we can say “Bonjour”, in Spanish, we can say “Hola”, in Yoruba, we can say “E kaaro”, etc.
– Non-verbal greetings: These are gestures or actions that we use to greet someone without speaking. For example, we can smile, wave, nod, bow, shake hands, hug, kiss, etc. Non-verbal greetings can also depend on the context or the relationship of the people who are greeting. For example, we can shake hands with a stranger, hug a friend, kiss a family member, etc.
– Written greetings: These are messages that we write to someone to greet them. For example, we can write a letter, a card, an email, a text message, etc. Written greetings can also have different formats and styles depending on the purpose and the tone of the message. For example, we can write a formal letter to a teacher, a casual card to a classmate, a friendly email to a pal, etc.
Some tips for using greetings are:
– Choose the appropriate type of greeting for the situation. For example, use a formal greeting when you meet someone for the first time, use a casual greeting when you talk to a friend, etc.
– Be respectful and polite when you greet someone. For example, use their name or title, say “please” and “thank you”, etc.
– Be attentive and responsive when someone greets you. For example, listen to what they say, answer their questions, show interest, etc.
– Be creative and have fun when you greet someone. For example, use different languages, make jokes, compliment them, etc.
Greetings are ways of showing respect, friendliness, and appreciation when we meet or communicate with someone. There are three main types of greetings: verbal, non-verbal, and written. Verbal greetings are words or phrases that we say, such as “Hello” or “How are you?”. Non-verbal greetings are gestures or actions that we use, such as smiling, waving, or shaking hands. Written greetings are messages that we write, such as letters, cards, or emails. We should choose the appropriate type of greeting for the situation, be respectful and polite, be attentive and responsive, and be creative and have fun when we greet someone.
Assignment
- What are greetings and why are they important?
- What are the three main types of greetings and how are they different?
- Give an example of a verbal greeting in English and in another language.
- Give an example of a non-verbal greeting and explain when you would use it.
- Give an example of a written greeting and explain what format and style you would use.
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