How to Greet Someone

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Say "Hi" or "Hey" to greet someone quickly.. Try saying "Yo" to close friends for a very casual greeting.. Say "Long time, no see" if it's been a while since you last saw the person.

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Say "Hi" or "Hey" to greet someone quickly.

Step 1

Say "Hi" or "Hey" to greet someone quickly.

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Try saying "Yo" to close friends for a very casual greeting.

Step 2

Try saying "Yo" to close friends for a very casual greeting.

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Say "Long time, no see" if it's been a while since you last saw the person.

Step 3

Say "Long time, no see" if it's been a while since you last saw the person.

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Ask "What's up?

Step 4

Ask "What's up?

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Use "Hello" followed by the person's name for a quick and short greeting.

Step 5

Use "Hello" followed by the person's name for a quick and short greeting.

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Say "Good morning/afternoon/evening" depending on the time of day.

Step 6

Say "Good morning/afternoon/evening" depending on the time of day.

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Introduce yourself after greeting them if the other person doesn't know you.

Step 7

Introduce yourself after greeting them if the other person doesn't know you.

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Add "Nice to meet you" if you've never met the other person.

Step 8

Add "Nice to meet you" if you've never met the other person.

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Ask "How are you doing?

Step 9

Ask "How are you doing?

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Make eye contact and smile at the person you're greeting.

Step 10

Make eye contact and smile at the person you're greeting.

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Offer a firm handshake while you're greeting the other person.

Step 11

Offer a firm handshake while you're greeting the other person.

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Wave at the person to greet them from a distance.

Step 12

Wave at the person to greet them from a distance.

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Try a fist bump for a casual gesture.

Step 13

Try a fist bump for a casual gesture.

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Give the other person a hug if you know them well.

Step 14

Give the other person a hug if you know them well.

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