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nice meeting you (said when leaving after a first meeting)

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

it was nice meeting you (warm closing after a first meeting)

Polite closing remark after meeting someone for the first time.

let me introduce myself (opening when telling someone who you are)

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

I'd like you to meet (introducing one person to another)

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

have you met? (checking if two people know each other)

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

I've heard so much about you (warm first-meeting remark)

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

to introduce (present one person to another)

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

introduction (the act of introducing people)

The act of making people known to one another.

to greet (welcome or say hello to someone)

To say hello or welcome someone when they arrive.

greeting (a word or gesture used to say hello)

Words or actions used to say hello.

to meet (come into contact with a person)

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

name (what a person is called)

The word people use to call a person.

first name (given/personal name)

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

last name (family name/surname)

The family name, shared with relatives.

surname (family name, esp. British/formal)

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

full name (complete name, first and last)

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

nickname (informal name for a person)

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

how old are you? (asking someone's age)

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

where do you live? (asking about someone's home or area)

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

what do you do? (asking about someone's job)

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

keep in touch (stay in contact after parting)

Farewell phrase asking someone to stay in contact.

stay in touch (keep contact over time)

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

talk to you later (casual farewell, will speak again)

Casual farewell, often ending a phone call or chat.

catch you later (very casual farewell)

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

to catch up (meet and chat after time apart)

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

cheers (British informal 'bye' or 'thanks')

British informal word used to say goodbye or thanks.

welcome aboard (greeting someone who joins a team)

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

have a good weekend (farewell wish before the weekend)

Friendly farewell said before the weekend.

safe travels (farewell to someone going on a trip)

Warm farewell to someone about to go on a journey.

get home safe (caring farewell wishing a safe journey home)

Caring farewell, especially at night or after a visit.

say hi to (send a casual greeting to someone via another)

Asking someone to pass a friendly greeting to another person.

give my regards to (send polite greetings via someone)

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

best regards (polite written sign-off)

Common polite closing for emails and letters.

kind regards (warm, polite written sign-off)

Polite, friendly closing for emails and letters.

to shake hands (greet by clasping hands)

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

handshake (greeting by clasping hands)

The act of shaking hands as a greeting or agreement.

to wave (move the hand to greet or say bye)

To move your hand to say hello or goodbye.

hug (an embrace as a greeting or farewell)

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

guest (an invited visitor)

A person you invite to your home or event.

host (person who receives guests)

The person who invites and receives guests.

make yourself at home (telling a guest to relax)

Warm phrase telling a guest to relax and feel comfortable.

thanks for coming (host's thanks to a guest)

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

thanks for having me (guest's thanks to a host)

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

could you repeat that? (asking someone to say it again)

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

I don't think we've met (opening to introduce yourself)

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

do you two know each other? (checking if people are acquainted)

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

come on in (warm invitation to enter)

Warm, casual invitation for a guest to enter.

till next time (farewell, until we meet again)

Friendly farewell expecting to meet again at some point.

stranger (a person one does not know)

A person you do not know.

pardon? (polite request to repeat something)

Polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said.