Greetings are often,but not always,used just prior to a conversation.
Sesama teman umumnya hanya saling mengucapkan “hi”. Kemudian mereka juga sering melontarkan pertanyaan umum seperti :
>How are you?
>How are you doing?
>How’s it going?
>How’s tricks ?
>How are things ?
>Haven’t seen you for ages
>Great to see you again
>How’s life ?
>Watcha !
>What’s up ?
>How do you do ?
>Good day, sir / madam !
Pertanyaan seperti ini umumnya dijawab dengan jawaban yang positif, seperti :
1.Fine
2.Pretty good
3.Can’t complain
4.Never been better
5.Fabolous
6.Fantastic
How do you greet other people ?
1. 1.Good = mornig, afternoon, evening, night
2. 2.Hello = friend… (someone)
3. 3.How = are you ?
4. 4.Are you doing ?
# Fine, thanks # Pretty good, thanks
# Not bad, thank's
5 .How’s = everything with you ?
6. Like ?
Example :
Kevin is reading a magazine in the living room when there is a knock at the door.
Mr.Edison : Good afternoon. Is Mr.Felix at home ?
Kevin : Yes he is. Bay the way, may I know your name, please.
Mr.Edison : Sure. I’m Edison.that you
Mr.Felix : Come in, please and have a seat. Let me tell my father that you are here.
Mr.Edison : Thank you !
