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Introduction Material
Introduction Material
A. Greeting
Greeting means welcoming someone with particular words or a particular
action.There are many ways in greeting people, we can use both formal and informal ways.
As the speaker’s task is to choose the appropriate one
for the suitable situation.
However, you need to be careful about using
informal expressions to the peoplewho you do not
know well or whose rank or status is higher than
yours.
The following is presented greeting expressionshttp://englishpond.com/speaking/Communication.
both formal situation and informalsituation.
Table 1.1
In addition, when we meet a person has not seen for a long time, commonly we can say:
Table 1.2
Formal Informal
It has been a long time. How come I never see you?
It’s always a pleasure to see you. Long time no see.
I’m so happy to see you again. Where have you been hiding?
It’s been ages since we last met.
Dialogue 1
Read carefully!
Mr. Budi = Hello... Miss Wati, I am happy to see you again.
Miss Wati = HelloMr. Budi. How are you?
Mr Budi = I am fine thank you, and you?
Miss Wati = I am very well thanks. How was your vacation, Sir?
Mr. Budi = It was great. I went to Bali with my family. What about you?
Miss Wati = Not too bad. I stayed at home.
Mr. Budi = I am sorry, I have to go now.
Miss. Wati = See you later.
Mr. Budi = See you.
B. Introducing
Hello.../Hi... I am Richard
Dialogue 2
Read Carefully!
C. Leave-takings
Table 1.3
Dialogue 3
Miss Inar = Good bye, Mrs.Marwah.
MrsMarwah = Good bye, Miss Inar. It’s been nice talking to you.
Dialogue 4
Mr. Ronald = I have to go now. See you later.
Ms.Lia = Bye. See you.
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
1. You meet your sales supervisor in a hotel. It is 7 Pm. (Greeting and leave taking).
Quiz
3. Greet someone you haven't met though you've had contact with them by phone or email.
5. Introduce yourself.
6. Introduce a colleague.