Making Good First Impressions; Common Greetings & Introductions; Responding Politely; Starting Conversations; Putting Skills into Practice

Hello and Nice to Meet You

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Hello and Nice to Meet You

Learn how to greet and introduce yourself confidently.

Agenda

• Making Good First Impressions

• Common Greetings & Introductions

• Responding Politely

• Starting Conversations

• Putting Skills into Practice

The First Hello

Your first impression sets the tone for future interactions. It helps people see you as friendly and approachable, like a new classmate or your coach.

Students connecting and sharing smiles in a school hallway.

Why Introductions Matter

Clear introductions, like saying 'Hi, I'm Alex,' help you meet new people. They make it easier to connect with classmates or join a school club. This builds friendships and makes school more fun.

Students greet each other, making introductions matter at school.

Greetings through the day: morning, afternoon, and evening.

Common English Greetings

• "Hello" or "Hi": Use anytime, with anyone.

• "Good morning": Use before noon (e.g., 9 AM).

• "Good afternoon": Use noon to evening (e.g., 3 PM).

• "Good evening": Use after sunset (e.g., 7 PM).

Starting a Conversation

After a friendly greeting, it's polite to ask for someone's name. You can say, "What's your name?" or "May I ask your name, please?"

Introduce Yourself: Way 1

A simple and direct way to introduce yourself is by saying, 'My name is [Your Name].' For instance, you could say, 'My name is Alex Rodriguez.' This is clear and easy for others to understand.

Max introduces himself: "My name is Max."

Introduce Yourself: Way 2

For casual situations, like meeting new classmates, you can say, "I'm [Your Name]." For example, "I'm Sarah Chen!" This is a friendly and easy way to introduce yourself.

Girls greet each other warmly in a sunny schoolyard.

Students sharing personal experiences and engaging in class discussion.

Adding a Little More

• Hi, I'm Maya. I love playing basketball.

• My name is Ben. Science is my favorite subject.

• I'm Alex, and I'm learning to play guitar.

• Hello, I'm Chloe. I enjoy drawing comics.

Why We Say It

Making a Good Impression

When someone introduces themselves, responding with 'Nice to meet you' is a polite way to acknowledge them. It shows you appreciate their introduction and are ready to interact. This simple phrase helps start a friendly conversation.

Saying 'Nice to meet you' makes a positive first impression. It tells the other person you are friendly and respectful. For instance, if a new student, Maya, says 'Hi, I'm Maya,' you can reply, 'Nice to meet you, Maya!'

Hello and Nice to Meet You

Making Good First Impressions; Common Greetings & Introductions; Responding Politely; Starting Conversations; Putting Skills into Practice

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