1. Greetings

1.1 Leading-in

According to your opinions how Americans greet people?

Common Titles in English

1.2 Related Information

Mr. …. 先生Sir,….

Mrs. …. 太太Ms. ….. 女士Miss,…. 小姐Lady…. 夫人 , 女士Madam … 太太

Formation of Common English Names

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First Name名

Second NameFamily Name

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1.3 Meeting People for the First Time

Hi, my name is James. Nice to

meet you!

Nice to meet you too.

Welcome to our college! My

name is Tom.

Example 1

How do you do!

How do you do!

Example 2

My name is Peter. I am

from America.My name is

Frank.

1.4 Introducing Myself And Others

Example 1

A: This is Clare and this is Andrew.

B: Glad to meet you, Clare.

C: Glad to meet you, Andrew.

B: Just Andy will do.

C: OK. And everyone calls me Clare.

Example 2

A: Miss Liu, I’d like you to meet Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown, this is Miss Liu.

B: How do you do, Mr. Brown.

C: How do you do, Miss Liu.

1.5 Meeting People Again

Example 1

A: Hello, Mark.

B: Oh, hello, Mary. How are things going?

A: Just fine, thanks. How about you?

B: I’m fine too.

Example 2

A: Hello, Jane. How are you today?

B: I’m fine, thanks. How are you?

A: I’m busy.

B: Me too.

1.6 Birthday Greetings

Example 1

Wishing you —— glad days filled with friendliness, bright days filled with cheer, warm days filled with happiness to last throughout the year! Have a wonderful birthday!

Example 2

Every day is birthday time when thinking of you, and I shall keep one sublime hoping your many dreams come true.

Example 3

Love is always my gift to you. Happy Birthday!

Send this special birthday wish just to let you know that you'll always be remembered for the thoughtfulness you show.

1.7 Wedding Greetings

Example 1

Congratulations to you both and much happiness on your wedding day. May your love shine warmly forever. 

Example 2

Marriage is a promise for two hearts to give one word, one love, one life to live. Best wishes… today and always.

Example 3

To the Bride and Groom, may good luck and happiness fill all your future days.

May your marriage bring you happiness as unending as the circle of a wedding ring.

1.8 New Year and Christmas Greetings

Example 1

Stars are shining. May Santa Claus come to you with joys and happiness.

Example 2

My wishes come to you with the flying snow.May you be happy at Christmas and always .

Merry Christmas. Many happiness returns of the day.

Example 3

Good luck, good health, hood cheer. I wish you a happy New Year.May the seasons joy fill you all the year round.Seasons greetings and best wishes for the New Year.