Social Inclusion and Digital Literacy in New Age: 04/03/09

English Class - On Monday, April - 6 - 2009

Read the following dialogue

A Busy Day

(Two friends speaking in a park when they meet each other jogging)

Barbara: Hi, Katherine, how are you today?

Katherine: I'm great and you?
Barbara: VERY busy! I'm jogging now, but later I have to do a lot!

Katherine: What do you have to do?
Barbara: Well, first of all, I have to do the shopping. We don't have anything to eat at home.

Katherine: ... and then?
Barbara: Little Johnny has a basketball game this afternoon. I'm driving him to the game.

Katherine: Oh, how is his team doing?
Barbara: They're doing very well. Next week, they're travelling to Toronto for a tournament.

Katherine: That's impressive.
Barbara: Well, Johnny likes playing basketball. I'm happy he's enjoying it. What are you doing today?

Katherine: I'm not doing much. I'm meeting some friends for lunch, but, other than that, I don't have much to do today.
Barbara: You're so lucky!

Katherine: No, you're the lucky one. I'd like to have so many things to do.

English First Class

American Greetings

Hi -

Hello -

Hey –

Yo – (someone you´re very friendly, you can say
what is up, what is happening (Young people like to use this).

How are you?

How's it going?

How've you been? (Say it positively)

What's new

What's up

Hey, John what is up (say with enthusiasm)

What's happening ?

What's is going on?

Good morning – very casual to friendly people "morning"

Good afternoon -

Good evening –

There are a number of phrases that are commonly used to introduce strangers.

Valquiria, I don't think you've met Paulo.

I don't think you know Paulo.

May I introduce you to Paulo?

Valquiria, do you know Paulo?

Valquria, I'd like you to meet Paulo.
When you meet someone the first time, it is common to greet the person with "How do you do?" the correct response is "How do you do." Here is a short introductory conversation:
Ken: Peter, I'd like you to meet Mary.

Peter: How do you do?

Mary: How do you do.

Ken: Mary works for ...

A variation is also "It's a pleasure to meet you." or "Pleased to meet you."

Ken: Peter, I'd like you to meet Mary.

Peter: It's a pleasure to meet you.

Mary: How do you do.

Ken: Mary works at the National Bank
Ken: Peter, I'd like you to meet Mary.

Peter: How do you do?

Mary: Pleased to meet you.

Ken: Mary works for an international company

In informal situations, especially in North America, introductions are also made simply saying: "This is (name)." It is also common to just say "Hi" or "Hello" as a response in this informal setting.
Ken: Peter, this is Mary.

Peter: How do you do?

Mary: Pleased to meet you.

Ken: Mary works for a multinational company.

It's important to note that the question "How are you?" or "What's up?" doesn't necessary need a response. If you do respond, these phrases are generally expected:

Very well, thank you. And you? (formal)
Fine / Great (informal)

Formal Greetings: Departing

Good morning / afternoon / evening.

It was a pleasure seeing you.

Goodbye.

Note: After 8 p.m, you say "Good night".

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