Greetings & Introductions

Friendly phrase said at the end of a first conversation, as you part.

Polite closing remark after meeting someone for the first time.

Phrase used to begin introducing yourself, especially in a slightly formal setting.

Used to introduce one person to another in a warm, polite way.

Question used to check whether two people already know each other before introducing them.

Friendly thing to say when meeting someone you have already been told about.

To present one person to another, or to make yourself known.

The act of making people known to one another.

To say hello or welcome someone when they arrive.

Words or actions used to say hello.

To come together with someone for the first time, or to see someone you know.

The word people use to call a person.

The personal name given at birth, used before the family name.

The family name, shared with relatives.

The family name; common in British English and on official forms.

A person's complete name, including first and last names.

A short or friendly name used instead of someone's real name.

Common question when getting to know someone; can be too personal with strangers.

Question asked when getting to know someone, about their home or area.

Common question about someone's job or occupation when meeting them.

Farewell phrase asking someone to stay in contact.

Friendly farewell asking someone to keep contact; similar to 'keep in touch'.

Casual farewell, often ending a phone call or chat.

Very casual farewell among friends, meaning 'see you later'.

To meet and talk with someone, especially after not seeing them for a while.

British informal word used to say goodbye or thanks.

Warm phrase to greet someone joining a group, team, or company.

Friendly farewell said before the weekend.

Warm farewell to someone about to go on a journey.

Caring farewell, especially at night or after a visit.

Asking someone to pass a friendly greeting to another person.

Polite phrase asking someone to pass on your good wishes to another person.

Common polite closing for emails and letters.

Polite, friendly closing for emails and letters.

To greet someone by holding and moving their hand up and down.

The act of shaking hands as a greeting or agreement.

To move your hand to say hello or goodbye.

A warm way of greeting or parting by holding someone in your arms.

A person you invite to your home or event.

The person who invites and receives guests.

Warm phrase telling a guest to relax and feel comfortable.

Said by a host to guests as they arrive or leave.

Said by a guest to thank a host for the invitation.

Polite request to hear something again, useful when meeting someone or catching a name.

Polite way to introduce yourself to someone you don't know.

Question to check whether two people are already acquainted before introducing them.

Warm, casual invitation for a guest to enter.

Friendly farewell expecting to meet again at some point.

A person you do not know.

Polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said.