when we first meet someone... Whether it is a person we know
or someone we are meeting for the first time, we will normally use a simple sentence
as a way of greeting them. Agreeting is a friendly way of opening a conversation,
or as a way of letting th other person know that we have seen them.
There are many way to say hello. Hi, hello , hi there, hello there.Hey how are you doing
Howdy friend, what's up, how it going ? Wow, it good to see you !
We sometimes use a double greeting...
for example...
hi there
hey how are you doing ?
hello ,how have you been ?
It's good to see you, how's life been treating you ?
if you are meeting someone for the first time, you can say good to meet you, it 's nice to meet you, i'm please to meet  you
It's a pleasure to meet you
These sentences are often used after the other person has been introduced to you.
If you are meeting someone you have not seen or heard from for a long time, then you can show real surprise and shock
Oh my god, it's you !
Aa where have you been ?
My goodness long time no speak
Wow , it's so good to see you again
Is it really you ? When did we last meet ?
Wow, as I live and breathe, it's my best friend from school
If you are in a hurry
There may only be a short time in which to make your greeting.
Hi, sorry i can't stop
Oh hi there look i'm a bit pushed for time...here my phone number.. give me a call sometime
Hello there, look I'm n my way to work...
Maybe catch up with you again soon
Hey I would love to stop and chat...but I really have to dash
This type of greeting is common these days because we are all in such a big hurry to get some place
We sometimes use the word hello as a way of showing surprise or as a way of expressing a sudden interest in something
Hello, what 's going on here ? Hello i did'nt know he had a girlfriend
Hello, what is going on over there ?
Hello ,something is wrong here...he took my money
here in the UK , people will often greet each otherby talking about the weather
Hello , isn't it a lovely day ?
Hello, what about this terrible weather ?
Hello, did you hear the storm last night ?

In many contries people will ask about the family.
Hello how is the family ?
Hello how's your wife doing ?
Hello how are the kids ?

In china ,peple will often greet each other by asking if the have eaten their luch or dinner,or ask them
where they are going ?
The word 'hello' can also be used informally as a way of expressing sarcasm or annoyance.
Hello did you understand what i said ?
Hello was that too difficult for you to read ?
Hello, did you see me waving at you ?
Hello, do you not recognise me ?
Hello , what time you are call this ? You are late


Saying goodbye

bye, byebye , cheerio, see you again, ta-ta for now, catch you late, solong, farewell,