Formal greetings and informal greetings

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What is a formal greeting?

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A formal greeting is a polite and respectful way to address someone, often used in professional or serious contexts. Examples include 'Good morning,' 'How do you do?' and 'It's a pleasure to meet you.'

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What is an informal greeting?

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An informal greeting is a casual and friendly way to address someone, typically used among friends or in relaxed settings. Examples include 'Hey,' 'What's up?' and 'How's it going?'

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Give an example of a formal greeting.

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An example of a formal greeting is 'Good afternoon.'

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Give an example of an informal greeting.

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An example of an informal greeting is 'How's things?'

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What is the purpose of a greeting?

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The purpose of a greeting is to acknowledge someone's presence, show respect, and initiate conversation.

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When would you use a formal greeting?

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You would use a formal greeting in professional settings, during interviews, or when meeting someone for the first time.

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When would you use an informal greeting?

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You would use an informal greeting when meeting friends, family, or in casual situations.

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What is the difference between 'How are you?' and 'How you doing?'

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'How are you?' is a formal greeting, while 'How you doing?' is an informal greeting.

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What is a common response to a formal greeting?

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A common response to a formal greeting is 'I am well, thank you. And you?'

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What is a common response to an informal greeting?

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A common response to an informal greeting is 'Not much, just hanging out. How about you?'