Greetings
What do you say when you meet someone for the first time?
“Hi, my name is ___.”
Say “Hello” in a happy tone.
Student demonstrates cheerful voice: “Hello!”
What can you say when you are done talking politely?
“Bye,” “See you later,” “Nice talking to you.”
You are at school in the morning. How do you greet your teacher?
“Good morning, Ms./Mr. ___.”
What should your face look like when you greet someone?
Smile or friendly expression.
What is a polite way to greet your teacher in the morning?
“Good morning, Ms./Mr. ___.”
Say “Good morning” like you are very tired.
Student says slowly, yawning or with low energy: “Good…morning…”
How could you end a conversation with a friend before going to class?
“I have to go to class, see you later!”
You’re at a bus stop. How do you greet someone waiting next to you?
“Hi, is this the bus to ___?” or “Hello.”
Show how you can greet someone using just your body (no words)
Wave, nod, fist bump, handshake.
How would you greet a friend you haven’t seen in a while?
“Hey! How have you been?” or “It’s good to see you!”
Say “Can I help you?” in a polite voice.
Student says calmly and kindly: “Can I help you?”
Show how you would end a conversation with a teacher after asking a question.
“Thank you for your help, I’ll get back to work now.”
You just walked into a job interview. What’s the first thing you say?
“Hello, nice to meet you. Thank you for this opportunity.”
What does it mean if someone looks away while you are talking to them?
They might be distracted, shy, or not paying attention.
Show how you could greet someone without using words.
Wave, smile, nod, fist bump, or handshake.
Say “Hi” in an angry voice — then show the right way to fix it.
Angry: “HI.” (sharp) → Correct: “Hi!” (friendly, warm).
What is a polite way to leave a group conversation?
“I need to go, but it was good talking with you all.”
You see a neighbor outside when you are walking home. What do you say?
“Hi, how are you?” or “Good afternoon!”
Act out standing too close to someone. Why might that be a problem?
It can make the other person uncomfortable.
What’s one way you could greet someone in a professional setting, like a job interview?
“Hello, it’s nice to meet you. Thank you for meeting with me.” (plus handshake if appropriate).
Why does tone of voice matter when we greet someone?
Because tone shows how we feel. Friendly tone makes people feel welcome and respected.
Why is it important to end a conversation respectfully?
Because it shows respect, keeps relationships positive, and makes people want to talk with you again.
You’re at the grocery store and see a classmate’s parent. How would you greet them?
“Hello, Mrs./Mr. ___, it’s nice to see you.”
Why is body language important in communication?
Because it shows feelings and respect, even without words.