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GREETINGS: HIGH-FIVE, FIST BUMP, HUG, HANDSHAKE, AND SAY HELLO

 Greetings are an important part of communication in any culture. They help to express friendliness, respect, and warmth. This topic focuses on five common ways to greet people: high-five, fist bump, hug, handshake, and saying hello. Each greeting is used in different situations depending on the relationship between the people involved. This lesson will explore the meanings and contexts of these greetings and how to use them properly in everyday conversations.


GRAMMAR

1. "To greet"

  • To greet means to say hello or to acknowledge someone.
    • Example: "When you meet someone for the first time, you greet them politely."

**2. Simple Present Tense for Habits and Repeated Actions

  • Use the present simple when talking about habits or routines.
    • Example: "We usually greet each other with a handshake."

3. Using "Hello" and Other Phrases

  • Hello is a basic greeting. You can also use hi, hey, or good morning depending on the context.
    • Examples:
      • "Hello, how are you?"
      • "Hi, it’s good to see you!"
      • "Good morning! How was your weekend?"

4. Expressions with Verbs for Greetings

  • Use verbs like give, do, and offer when describing the action of greeting.
    • Example: "I give her a hug every time we meet."
    • Example: "They offer a handshake when they meet for the first time."

VOCABULARY

  1. High-five: A gesture where two people slap the open palms of their hands together, usually to celebrate.
    Example: "After the game, we gave each other a high-five."

  2. Fist bump: A greeting where two people bump their fists together lightly.
    Example: "We always do a fist bump when we see each other."

  3. Hug: To hold someone closely in your arms, usually to show affection or love.
    Example: "She gave him a hug before saying goodbye."

  4. Handshake: A brief greeting where two people shake each other's right hands up and down.
    Example: "They offered a handshake when they met for the first time."

  5. Hello: A word used to greet someone when you meet them.
    Example: "I always say hello when I enter the room."

  6. Wave: To move your hand back and forth to greet someone from a distance.
    Example: "I waved at my friend from across the street."

  7. Smile: To show happiness by moving the corners of your mouth up.
    Example: "She smiled and waved at me."

  8. Kiss on the cheek: A traditional greeting where someone kisses another person lightly on the cheek.
    Example: "In some countries, people greet with a kiss on the cheek."

  9. Pat on the back: A light touch on the back, often to express congratulations or encouragement.
    Example: "After the exam, his teacher gave him a pat on the back."

  10. Wave hello: A gesture used to greet or say goodbye, especially from a distance.
    Example: "I waved hello to my friend when I saw her in the park."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • "Hi, how are you?"
  • "Good to see you!"
  • "How's it going?"
  • "Nice to meet you!"
  • "Long time no see!"
  • "It's great to see you!"
  • "What's up?"
  • "How are you doing?"
  • "Hey, how’s everything?"
  • "Good morning!"

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  1. They greet each other with a high-five.
  2. She always gives me a hug when we meet.
  3. We shake hands before starting the meeting.
  4. He says hello every time he sees someone.
  5. They do a fist bump when they see each other.

Negative Sentences

  1. They don't greet with a hug, they only shake hands.
  2. She doesn’t give him a high-five.
  3. We don’t use a fist bump at work, only a handshake.
  4. They aren’t friends, so they don’t hug.
  5. He doesn’t like to wave hello from a distance.

Questions

  1. Do they greet each other with a hug?
  2. What do you say when you meet someone?
  3. Do you offer a handshake or a fist bump?
  4. How do they greet each other at work?
  5. Do you wave hello to your friends?

Answers

  1. No, they give each other a high-five.
  2. I usually say "Hello!" or "Hi!"
  3. We offer a handshake.
  4. At work, they greet each other with a handshake.
  5. Yes, I wave hello to my friends.

CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi! How are you doing?
Ben: I’m good, thanks! How about you?
Anna: I’m doing well! It's been a long time. How about we do a high-five?
Ben: Sure! They give each other a high-five.
Anna: That felt good! How’s work going?
Ben: It's great. By the way, I met a new coworker today, and we shook hands.
Anna: Nice! It’s always good to meet new people.


READING

"A Day of Greetings"

Laura and Mia are friends who haven’t seen each other in a few months. They decide to meet for lunch. When they see each other, they both smile and wave hello from a distance. As they get closer, Mia gives Laura a big hug, and Laura laughs and says, “It’s so good to see you again!”

After their hug, they decide to go for a walk. While walking, they bump fists. "A fist bump feels so much better than a handshake," Laura says. “I agree!” Mia replies. As they continue walking, they meet some people. Mia greets them with a handshake, and Laura greets another friend with a high-five.

At the end of the day, they both say goodbye with a hug and promise to meet again soon.


Questions and Answers

  1. Q: How do Laura and Mia greet each other?
    A: They greet each other with a hug.

  2. Q: What do they do when they meet other people?
    A: Mia greets some people with a handshake, and Laura greets others with a high-five.

  3. Q: How do they feel about the fist bump?
    A: They both like it and think it’s better than a handshake.

  4. Q: How do they say goodbye?
    A: They say goodbye with a hug.

  5. Q: When did Mia and Laura meet?
    A: They met after a few months of not seeing each other.

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