| Formal and informal greetings In Spanish, to refer to someone in the second person, we use the term "usted" and "tu", depending on the formality of the occasion, while in English we only use "you" for both cases, but there are certain terms used in a formal and especially when talking to someone at the first time. When greeting someone known as a neighbor, it is best to greet him using his name. if you greet some unknown person use expressions like Mrs., Sir or Miss.
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| Formal greetings These greetings are direct, driving a range of polite behavior. The formal greetings are used to talk to a teacher, boss, adults, etc. The most common forms of greeting are: |
| Hello |
| Good morning |
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Good afternoon |
| Good evening (for greetings) and Good night (to say Goodbye) |
| Good evening (for greetings) and Good night (to say Goodbye) |
| Glad to say hello |
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Welcome, come right in
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| Informal grettings |
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The informal greetings are expressed in popular language and usually appear in conversations with friends, cousins, etc. |
| Here are some examples of informal greetings: |
| Hi! |
| What’s up? |
| Hey Buddy! |
| What's new? |
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Watch the following video to learn more about formal and informal conversations
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