FORMAL GREETINGS
A classic and versatile greeting.
Hello
A friendly and common greeting.
Hi!
A respectful greeting often accompanied by a slight bow.
Namaste (India)
A common gesture of greeting, often used in business settings.
Handshake
Used when someone arrives at a place
Welcome
Time-specific greetings.
Good morning/afternoon/evening
A casual greeting.
Hey
Good day/hello.
Bonjour (France)
A warm and friendly gesture, usually used between close friends and family.
Hug
Used to express good wishes on a specific occasion.
Happy [Day/Holiday]
It's a pleasure to meet you
Used when meeting someone for the first time.
Informal inquiries about someone's well-being.
What's up? / What's new? / How's it going?
Hello.
Hola (Spain/Latin America)
A common greeting in some cultures, often between friends and family.
Kiss on the cheek
Used when greeting someone you haven't seen in a while.
Long time no see!
Greetings
A formal and less common general greeting.
A common and friendly question.
How are you?
Hello (during the day)
Konnichiwa (Japan)
A quick and simple greeting, often used in passing.
Nod
(Playful and warm)
Hey there, sunshine!
A very formal greeting, often followed by "I'm fine, thank you."
How do you do?
(Very informal, often used between friends)
Yo!
Hello.
Ni hao (China)
A universal sign of friendliness and greeting.
Smile
(Expresses genuine pleasure)
Great to see you!