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Polite Greetings and Small Talk Dialogues

Explore formal and informal conversations between characters as they exchange greetings and engage in light small talk, reflecting cultural norms and social interactions. From retirement to weekend activities, learn how to navigate polite conversation.

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Polite Greetings and Small Talk Dialogues

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  1. Dialogues( Formal Greetings) Mr. Smith: Mrs. Williams, I haven’t seen you for a long time. How’ve you been? Mrs. Williams: I’m fine. It’s good to see you again, Mr. Smith. Are you still working for the trading company? Mr. Smith: Yes. How about you? Mrs. Williams: I’ve retired. I’m living with my daughter now.

  2. Dialogues( Formal Greetings) Dr. Chang: Good morning. Mrs. Lin. Mrs. Lin : Good morning, Dr. Chang Dr. Chang: How are you today? Mrs. Lin: Very well, thank you. Dr. Chang: How was your weekend? Mrs. Lin: It was great, thanks. I went to the beach.

  3. Dialogues( Informal Greetings) • Bob: Hello, Linda. • Linda; Hi, Bob, How are you? • Bob: Fine, thanks, How about you? • Linda: Not bad.

  4. Dialogues( Informal Greetings) • Mary: Hey, Helen. How was your vacation? • Helen: Oh, it was great, thanks. How about yours? Did you go anywhere? • Mary: No, I just stayed home and watched TV.

  5. Comprehension Check • 1.( )Greeting people is a way of showing friendship. • 2.( ) In English, a question is often used as a greeting. • 3.( ) “Hi” is a formal greeting. • 4.( ) If you haven’t seen someone for a long time, you can say “ How’ve you been?” • 5.( ) Westerners like to ask personal questions when making small talk.

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