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Types of Greetings
Greetings serve to show people that you are happy to meet or see them and can be used in both formal and
informal ways.
• Formal greetings are used with courtesy, and respect to communicate with someone meeting for the first time. It
is generally a formal way to greet senior, elderly people. This is used in professional environments like in schools,
colleges and offices. Formal greetings often involve a verbal acknowledgment and sometimes a handshake, with
appropriate facial expression, gestures, body language, and eye contact.
• Informal greetings are casual and relaxed ways of acknowledging or welcoming someone, often used in social
or personal settings. It is generally used for casual events, such as parties, social gatherings, or when meeting
someone in a relaxed setting.
• Greetings according to time refer to the different ways of greeting someone depending on the time of day.
For example, "Good morning" is a common greeting used in the morning, while "Good afternoon" is used in
the afternoon, and "Good evening" is used in the evening. These greetings are a polite and respectful way of
acknowledging someone and are often used in both formal and informal settings.
• A person can be introduced to others by telling them their name, what they do, how we got to know them, or
simply just sharing some interesting information about them.
Talking about Yourself
Talking about yourself is a fundamental part of communication, whether you're introducing yourself to new
people, participating in an interview, or simply making conversation. Being able to effectively and confidently talk
about yourself can help you make a positive impression and build meaningful connections.
You usually start by telling your name. Then you can talk about other things, such as what you do, your age, where
you live, or even about the things or activities that you like or dislike. For all these sentences, you will use nouns
and verbs.
A noun is a 'naming' word that is used for a person, place, thing, or idea. Some examples of nouns are Amaira,
Delhi, Cricket and painting.
A verb is a 'doing' word that tells us what the noun does. Some examples of verbs are play, like, eat, and write. Note
that some verbs with an 'ing' ending can also act as nouns. Swimming is an example. We can talk about likes and
dislikes using nouns as well as verbs that end with 'ing'. For example, cycling and swimming.
Structuring Your Self-Introduction
To make sure your introduction is clear and interesting, follow these easy steps:
1. Start with a Greeting: Begin by saying hello in a polite way that fits the situation.
2. Introduce Yourself: Say your name and a little bit about who you are.
3. Expand on Key Points: Talk a bit more about important parts of your life, like your job, what you study, your
hobbies, skills, and what you hope to do in the future.
4. Share a Personal Touch: Add something unique about you, like an interesting experience or something you
care about.
5. Conclude: Finish with a positive note, showing you're happy to be there or excited about the opportunity.
Filling a Form
A form is a typed or printed page with blank spaces for information. Filling out a form means giving the information
needed in the right places at the time of, applying for a job, filling a registration form or taking a survey. Each form
is different, so you should read it properly before filling. Write neatly, taking care to use the correct spellings. It's
important to take your time and double-check everything to avoid any errors.
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