Below are some other expressions. Expressions
Functions
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Good afternoon/evening. Hi!/Hello!
Greeting someone
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How are you doing?
Asking how someone is
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I’m fine, thanks. Very well, thanks. Not so bad, thanks.
Saying how you are
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Good bye. Bye. See you soon/later/tomorrow.
Saying good bye
Cultural Tips Meeting and Greeting in Australia • Shake hands with everyone present upon meeting and before leaving. Allow women to offer their hands first. • Women generally do not shake hands with other women. • Use titles, Mr, Mrs, and Miss when first introduced. Taken from: http:// www.ediplomat.com
Task 4 Complete the dialogues below with correct expressions. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Arnys Ruben Ayu Denias Andi Retno Adib Virga Anita Marcell
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… Very well, thank you. Good evening. … How are you doing? … See you tomorrow. … Take care. …
Task 5 Let’s say it right. In the dialogue between Ayu and Andi in Task 2 you find the word ‘class’. How do you pronounce it? class
Let Me Introduce Myself.
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