When we meet any of our elders, respected individuals, or dear ones, we greet them according to the greeting time. Now, let us see how to greet people in the English language.
Listen carefully and practise speaking.
1) Up to 12 o’clock (noon)
- Good morning, Grandpa!
- Good morning, Grandma!
- Good morning, sir!
- Good morning, madam!
2) 12 to 5 p.m.
- Good afternoon, Grandma!
- Good afternoon, Mummy!
- Good afternoon, uncle!
3) After 5 p.m.
- Good evening, Auntie!
- Good evening, Uncle!
- Good evening, Danny!
4) At night
- Good night, dear!
- Sweet dreams, darling!
5) At daytime
- Good day to you, sir.
- Good day to everyone
- Good day, sir.
6) At the meeting
- Pleased to meet you!
7) To friends
- Hi Sam!
- Hello, Uncle!
- Hello, Mr Khanna!
Related Lessons
- Manners and etiquette
- Some polite phrases
- Good wishes
- Some words of exclamation
