Greetings with Conversation
Sometimes you stop and talk for a moment as you say hello. This type
of greeting is followed by a conversation. Close friends often hug when
they greet each other, especially after a long time without seeing one
other. Men sometimes give each other a hand shake or a high-five
(touch palms above the head).
Tips
Stand near a person and say hello.
Express happiness to see a person.
Ask a question or begin a conversation.
Useful Phrases:
Nice to see you. Bom ver voce
Long time no see. (I haven't seen you in a while.) não vejo voce
a bastante tempo
What have you been up to? O que voce vem aprotando
(informal)
How are things? Como vão as coisas
It's been a while.faz muito tempo (It's been a while since I've
seen you.)
What's new? Qual a novidade – e as novas (imformal)
Not much.não muito (resposta) (answer to What's new?)
Pair Practice (casual between friends or
coworkers)
Listen and read:
A: Hi Corey.
B: Hey, Jennifer. Good to see you. (Hug)
A: You too (também). How've you been?
B: Busy.You?
A: Pretty good. How's your new job?
B: It's okay. There's a lot to learn. What's new with you?
Its oukei deres ei lot tuch lern uotis niu uiffii iou
A: Not much. The kids are back at school.
Note: Between very close friends it's uncommon to use names in a
casual greeting. Sometimes nicknames or short forms are used (Cor
and Jen instead of Corey and Jennifer).
QUIZ
1. If you've invited people to your home, you should greet them as
they're
eating comer
arriving chegando
leaving ir embora
2. Greetings in business are usually formal, but greetings among family
and friends are much more
impolite
polite
casual
3. Which greeting is best for a formal business meeting? (reunião)
Hi there meet – conhecer
How's it goin'?
Nice to meet you
4. If you meet someone at night, you can greet them by saying
Good night
Good evening
Good sleep
5. Which is a greeting that friends might use when meeting for coffee?
Nice to meet you
Good to see you
Want a coffee?
6. Which would only be said if you haven't met the person for a long
time?
Hi Lee. What's up?
Hey Joe. How are things?
Hi Annie. Long time no see.
7. Business people often greet one another with
a hug
a high five
a handshake
8. What are you doing if you say "I'd like you to meet our accountant
Hugo."?
introducing Hugo
meeting Hugo
greeting Hugo
9. Which can you say after being introduced to someone for the first
time?
Nice to meet you
Nice to greet you
Nice to see you
10. "Hi, I'm Roberto. But you can call me Bob." What's Roberto doing?
calling himself self- próprio
greeting himself
introducing himself
James: Good morning, Professor Austin. How are you doing?
Professor Austin: Good morning, James. I am doing well. And you?
James: I’m great, thank you. This is my friend Emma. She is thinking
about applying to this college. She has a few questions. Would you mind
telling us about the process, please?
Professor Austin: Hello, Emma! It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m more
than happy to speak with you. Please stop by my office next week.
Emma: It’s a pleasure to meet you, professor. Thank you so much for
helping us.
Professor Austin: Don’t mention it. Hopefully, I will be able to
answer your questions!
TIPS - When you’re listening to someone during a conversation
focus on the words you recognize and understand more than
the words you don’t.
Greeting and introductions
Introducing yourself
A: Hi. I’m Linda. What’s your name?
B: Hello. My name’s Jim.
Introducing others
A: This is my friend, Maria.
B: Nice to meet you, Maria.
Asking about someone’s health
A: Hi, Alice. How are you? Are you OK?
B: I’m fine, thanks. And you?
Sending greetings to others
A: Say hello to Jane for me.
B: Yes, I will.
Saying goodbye
A: See you later.
B: Yes, bye!
Exercise 1
Choose the correct phrase to complete the conversation.
1. Hi, I'm Jane.
Bye, Jane.
Helllo. My name's Ron.
See you later.
2. This is my friend, Sara.
That's right. Esta correto
Hello, Sara.
What's her name?
3. This is Jason Smith.
Nice to meet you.
I don't know. Eu não sei
Can I see it? Posso ver
4. Hi, Josh. How are you?
Fine, thanks.
Yes, I am.
That's good.
6. See you on Monday, Jack.
Hi, you're late.
Yes, bye.
How do you do?
7- Put each sentence into the correct order, as shown.
1. your / ? / What's / name = What's your name?
2. is / Jones / This / . / Mr =
3. How / today / , / are / Hi / ? / you =
4. From / comes / Lee / . / Korea / Mrs / =
5. ? / and / fine / you / , / thanks / I'm =
6. see / next / bye / week/ , / I'll / . / you =
Rearrange the words or phrases to complete the sentence.
___________ _______________ _______________ name?
Mr = senhor ( mister)
Mrs = senhora( missis )
