Greetings (Formal & Informal)

Greetings are the first words we use when meeting people. We greet friends, family, coworkers, teachers, customers, and strangers every day. Learning natural greetings helps you sound friendly, confident, and more like a native English speaker.

General English Sentences

1. Hi, how are you?
2. Hey, what’s up?
3. Good morning.
4. Good afternoon.
5. Good evening.
6. Nice to see you.
7. It’s good to see you again.
8. How’s your day going?
9. How have you been?
10. Long time no see.
11. How’s everything?
12. What’s new?
13. How are things?
14. I’m glad to see you.
15. It’s been a while.
16. How’s work going?
17. How’s your family?
18. Hope you’re doing well.
19. Good to meet you.
20. Nice meeting you.
21. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
22. Thanks for asking.
23. I’m doing great.
24. Not bad at all.
25. I’ve been busy lately.
26. Everything’s going well.
27. Take care.
28. See you later.
29. Have a great day.
30. Catch you later.

Questions and Answers

Q1: How are you?
A: I’m doing great.

Q2: How’s your day going?
A: Pretty good so far.

Q3: How have you been?
A: I’ve been busy lately.

Q4: What’s up?
A: Not much. You?

Q5: How’s work going?
A: It’s going well.

Q6: What’s new?
A: Nothing much.

Q7: How’s your family?
A: Everyone’s doing well.

Q8: Did you have a good weekend?
A: Yes, I had a relaxing weekend.

Q9: Are you doing okay?
A: Yes, I’m fine.

Q10: How’s everything?
A: Everything’s good.

Q11: Is this your first day here?
A: Yes, it is.

Q12: Have we met before?
A: I don’t think so.

Q13: Where are you from?
A: I’m from Delhi.

Q14: Are you busy today?
A: A little, but I’m okay.

Q15: How was your trip?
A: It was great.

Q16: Did you sleep well?
A: Yes, I did.

Q17: How’s your week going?
A: It’s been pretty good.

Q18: Are you enjoying your new job?
A: Yes, I really am.

Conversation 1 (Friends Meeting)

Emma: Hey, Alex! Long time no see.
Alex: Emma! It’s great to see you.
Emma: How have you been?
Alex: I’ve been pretty busy. What about you?
Emma: Same here. Work has been crazy.
Alex: How’s your family?
Emma: They’re doing well.
Alex: That’s good to hear.
Emma: What have you been up to lately?
Alex: I started a new job last month.
Emma: Really? That’s awesome.
Alex: Thanks. How’s your job going?
Emma: It’s going well.
Alex: We should catch up sometime.
Emma: Definitely.

Conversation 2 (Coworkers)

David: Good morning, Sarah.
Sarah: Good morning, David. How are you?
David: I’m doing well. How about you?
Sarah: I’m good, thanks.
David: How was your weekend?
Sarah: It was relaxing. Yours?
David: Pretty busy, actually.
Sarah: Did you finish the project?
David: Yes, I finally did.
Sarah: That’s great.
David: Are you ready for today’s meeting?
Sarah: Almost. I just need a few minutes.
David: No problem.
Sarah: Thanks.
David: See you in the meeting.

Real-Life Conversation

Lisa: Hi, are you new here?
Tom: Yeah, today is my first day.
Lisa: Welcome. I’m Lisa.
Tom: Nice to meet you, Lisa. I’m Tom.
Lisa: Nice to meet you too. Where are you from?
Tom: I’m from Chicago.
Lisa: Oh, nice. How do you like the city so far?
Tom: I like it. Everyone’s been friendly.
Lisa: That’s good to hear.
Tom: How long have you worked here?
Lisa: About three years.
Tom: Do you enjoy it?
Lisa: Yeah, I do. The people are great.
Tom: That’s important.
Lisa: Absolutely. What department are you joining?
Tom: The marketing team.
Lisa: Really? I work there too.
Tom: That’s great.
Lisa: Did you move here alone?
Tom: No, I moved with my wife.
Lisa: How does she like the city?
Tom: She likes it so far.
Lisa: Have you explored downtown yet?
Tom: Not yet. Any recommendations?
Lisa: There are some great restaurants nearby.
Tom: Sounds good.
Lisa: Maybe the team can take you out this week.
Tom: I’d love that. Thanks.
Lisa: No problem. Welcome again.
Tom: Thanks. I’m excited to be here.

Common Expressions

1. Long time no see.
2. What’s up?
3. How’s it going?
4. Nice to see you.
5. Good to see you again.
6. How have you been?
7. What’s new?
8. Hope you’re doing well.
9. Take care.
10. See you around.
11. Catch you later.
12. Have a good one.
13. Good to meet you.
14. It’s been a while.
15. Glad to see you.

Alternative Responses

How are you?

• I’m doing great.
• Pretty good.
• Not bad.
• I’m doing okay.
• I’ve been busy.
• Can’t complain.
• I’m fine, thanks.
• Doing well.
• Everything’s good.
• So far, so good.