Phrases

Greetings and Introductions

100 phrases

Hello there!

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A friendly greeting.

Good morning/afternoon/evening.

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Greetings appropriate to the time of day.

Hi!

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A very casual greeting.

Hey!

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Informal greeting, more casual than 'Hi'.

How's it going?

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Informal greeting, asking about someone's well-being.

What's up?

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Informal greeting, similar to 'How's it going?'

Long time no see!

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Greeting expressing surprise at not seeing someone for a while.

Let me introduce myself.

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Used when introducing oneself.

Allow me to introduce...

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Used to introduce someone else.

I'd like to introduce...

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Another way to introduce someone else.

This is...

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A simple way to introduce someone.

Meet...

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Another simple way to introduce someone.

Have you been well?

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Polite inquiry about someone's health.

How are you doing?

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Informal inquiry about someone's well-being.

How are things?

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Informal inquiry about someone's situation.

It's good to see you.

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Expressing happiness at seeing someone.

It's good to see you again.

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Expressing happiness at seeing someone again.

Fancy meeting you here!

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Expressing surprise at unexpectedly meeting someone.

I haven't seen you in ages!

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Expressing that it's been a long time since last seeing someone.

So great to see you!

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Expressing enthusiasm at seeing someone.

Welcome!

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Greeting someone who has arrived.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

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Formal greeting upon first meeting someone.

How do you do?

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Formal greeting, often a response to 'How do you do?'

Nice to meet you.

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Informal greeting upon first meeting someone.

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