Master ALL English Greetings in 20 Minutes

Ways to Say Hi

In this section, Alicia discusses different ways to say "hi" in English. She covers casual greetings like "yo" and "howdy," as well as more common phrases like "hey" and "what's up."

Yo

• Casual greeting used for close friends or family members.

• Quick and easy to use in a sentence.

• Example: "Yo, how's it going?"

Howdy

• Traditionally associated with cowboy culture.

• Can be used occasionally in conversation.

• Example: "Howdy folks, welcome to the barbecue place."

Hey

• Friendly phrase that can be used with a wave and a smile.

• Important to look happy when using this greeting.

• Example: "Hey, I heard you got engaged last week. Congratulations!"

What's Up

• The long form of "sup."

• Means "what are you up to" or "what is going on with you."

• Avoid making jokes about the ceiling or sky as responses.

• Example: "What's up? Did you have a good weekend?"

Long Time No See

• Used when you haven't seen someone for a while.

• Suitable for parties or events after a long break from seeing each other.

• Example: "Hey, long time no see! How have you been?"

Different Ways to Ask How Are You

In this section, Alicia explains various ways to ask and answer the question "how are you" in English. She introduces alternative phrases such as "pretty good," "not bad," and explores more casual expressions like "how's it going" and "what's up."

Pretty Good / Not Bad

• Alternative responses meaning the same as saying "I'm fine."

How Are You (Polite)

• The most well-known way of asking how someone is.

How's It Going

• A more casual and common way to ask how someone is doing.

• Can be answered with various positive responses like "good" or "pretty good."

• Example: "How's it going?" - "Pretty good, thanks!"

Not So Good / Not Great / Not So Well

• Casual expressions to indicate that you are not feeling good.

• Be prepared for the other person to ask why and explain politely.

What's Up

• Another way of saying hello.

• Respond with cheerful answers like "not much" or "nothing much."

• Can also reply with "hey" or "hi."

10 Ways to Say Hello in English

In this section, Bridget shares ten different ways to say hello in English. She covers greetings like "good morning," "hello," and emphasizes that these greetings can be used at any time of the day.

Good Morning

• The first thing you say when you see someone in the morning.

Hello

• The most common greeting used at any time of the day.

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Long Time No See

In this section, the phrase "long time no see" is explained as a way to greet someone you haven't seen in a while. The phrases "how have you been" and "how are you" are also discussed as ways to inquire about someone's well-being.

Greeting Someone You Haven't Seen in a While

• "Long time no see" is used to greet someone you haven't seen in a while.

• It implies that it has been a long time since the last meeting and expresses interest in catching up.

• Another way to greet someone after not seeing them for a while is by saying "hey, long time no see, how have you been?"

Asking About Well-being

• "How have you been?" is used to ask someone about their well-being and what they have been doing during the period of not seeing each other.

• It can be used even if you saw the person recently but want to know more about their overall state.

• Other informal ways to ask the same question include "how's it going?" and "what's up?"

Polite Greetings

• "Good afternoon" is a polite greeting used in the afternoon when meeting someone like your boss or an acquaintance.

• Similarly, "good evening" is used as a nice way to greet someone in the evening.

• These greetings convey politeness and respect.

Pleasure of Meeting Someone

• When meeting someone for the first time, it is common to say, "It's nice to meet you."

• This phrase expresses happiness and pleasure in getting acquainted with the person.

Catching Up with Old Friends

In this section, an example conversation between two old friends who haven't seen each other for a long time is presented. Phrases such as "it's been too long" and "it's good to see you again" are discussed as ways to greet an old friend.

Greeting an Old Friend

• When greeting an old friend, you can say, "It's been too long."

• This phrase acknowledges the time that has passed since the last meeting and expresses a desire to reconnect.

• Another way to greet an old friend is by saying, "It's good to see you again."

Asking About Well-being

• To inquire about how someone has been doing, you can ask, "How have you been doing?"

• This question asks about the person's well-being since the last encounter.

• It is similar to asking, "How are you doing?" but focuses on their past condition rather than their present state.

Meeting Someone After a Long Time

In this section, scenarios for meeting someone after a long time are presented. Phrases such as "it's good to see you again" and "how have you been doing" are discussed as appropriate greetings in different situations.

Greeting a Family Member After Living Abroad

• When greeting a family member after living in another country for six months, you could say, "It's been too long."

Meeting Someone You Haven't Seen in a While

• When meeting someone whom you haven't seen in a while, it is appropriate to say, "It's good to see you again."

• This phrase conveys happiness at reuniting with the person.

Greeting a Visiting Friend at the Airport

• When picking up a friend from the airport who is visiting you, it would be suitable to greet them by saying, "It's good to see you again."

Second Business Meeting with a Client

• In a second business meeting with a client at work, it is appropriate to greet them by saying, "It's good to see you again."

Asking About Well-being

• To inquire about how someone has been doing since the last meeting, you can ask, "How have you been doing?"

• This question asks about their well-being and experiences during the time apart.

Conclusion

The transcript provides various phrases and greetings for different situations when meeting someone after a long time. It emphasizes the importance of expressing happiness at reuniting with old friends or acquaintances and asking about their well-being.

How Are You? 10 Phrases to Respond

In this video, Alicia discusses 10 different phrases that can be used to respond to the question "How are you?" She provides examples and explanations for each phrase.

I'm Great

• The phrase "I'm great" is a positive response to the question "How are you?"

• It can be said with an upbeat voice and conveys a feeling of positivity.

I'm Feeling Bad

• Saying "I'm feeling bad" implies that something negative has happened.

• People may ask for an explanation if you use this response, so it's important to have one ready.

I'm Okay

• "I'm okay" can be said with upward intonation, indicating a casual or non-serious response.

• It can also be used in more formal situations as a polite way of acknowledging the question.

I'm Fine, Thank You

• This phrase is less natural and commonly used compared to other responses.

• A more natural alternative is saying "How about you?" after giving your own answer.

How Have You Been Recently?

• This phrase is useful when catching up with someone you haven't seen in a while.

• It implies that there may have been some time since your last interaction.

I'm Not Bad

• Saying "I'm not bad" indicates that things could be worse but overall, it's not too bad.

• It's a slightly more positive response than simply saying "I'm okay."

I'm Sleepy

• This response indicates tiredness or sleepiness.

• It may be more appropriate to use with close friends or people you are comfortable with.

I'm Good

• "I'm good" is a common and simple response to the question "How are you?"

• It can be used in various situations and is often a go-to answer for many people.

Thank You for Asking

• Expressing gratitude for being asked how you are shows politeness and appreciation.

• It can be added after giving your own response to the question.

Conclusion

The video provides 10 different phrases that can be used as responses to the question "How are you?" These phrases range from positive to neutral or slightly negative, allowing for various ways to express one's current state.