Greeting (Salam / Sapaan)

GREETING ( SALAM / SAPAAN)

1) Meeting ( Pertemuan/perjumpaan)

                → When you have to know somebody, better you may say ( formal/informal greetings)

• Hello…!
• Hi.. !

Formal:

• How are you?                                    I am very well, thank you.
• How are you today?                          I am fine, thank you.

Informal:

• How are you doing?                          Very well.
• How’s thing?                                     Fine, thanks
• How’s life?                                        Pretty good
• How’s everything?                            Not so bad
• Are you ok?                                       Wonderful
• Are you feeling ok?                           Everything’s is under control

               

                → When you haven’t seen someone for sometimes

• I am glad to see you again!
• It’s good to see you again!
• It’s nice meeting you again!
• It’s a pleasure to meet you again!
• What a surprise to see you again!

2) Leaving/parting ( perpisahan)

                → When leaving, you could say:

Formal:

• Good bye!
• Good night!
• See you next week!
• Have a nice day!
• See you again!
• See you later!
• See you next time!
• See you tomorrow!
• See you soon!
• See you sometimes!

Informal:

• Bye!
• Bye bye!
• So long!
• Cheerio!
• Wouldn’t wanna bye!
• Bye now!

3) Conversation

                A             : Hello…..! How’s life?

                B             : Fine, thanks.

                                  How about you?

                A             : Pretty good, I guees

                                  It’s nice meeting you again.

                B             : Sure, it’s so nice.

                A             : Are you in hurry?

                B             : Yea, I am a bit in hurry, I have to go to Hospital.

                A             : No problem.

                                  See you sometimes!

                B             : Okay, so long!