650+ English Phrases for Everyday Speaking: Phrases for Beginner and Intermediate English Learners

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Greeting Someone
Greeting someone is what you do when you first see them… basically saying ‘Hello’. There are many
different ways people greet each other in English. Some being formal or appropriate for every
situation and others being informal and something you should say only to close friends or family.
In the United States, the most common way to greet someone with words. In formal situations or when
you meet someone for the first time you shake hands. Some people wave at one another. In informal
situations with people you know (family or good friends) you may hug or kiss one another.