Chapter 2: Greetings & Introducing Yourself
2.1 Why Greetings Matter
A friendly greeting opens conversation, builds trust, and shows respect. Use the right tone for the situation — formal at work, casual with friends.
This chapter covers
- ✔️ Different types of greetings
- ✔️ How to introduce yourself with confidence
- ✔️ Useful phrases and polite expressions
- ✔️ Short, fun exercises
2.2 Common English Greetings
- Good morning! 🌅 (before 12 PM)
- Good afternoon! ☀️ (12 PM – 5 PM)
- Good evening! 🌙 (after 5 PM)
- How do you do? (very formal)
- It’s a pleasure to meet you.
- Hi! 👋
- Hello! 😊
- Hey! (casual)
- What’s up? / How’s it going? (among friends)
👨💼 A: Good morning, Mr. Sharma. How are you today?
👩💼 B: Good morning! I’m doing well, thank you. How about you?
2.3 Introducing Yourself
Keep your introduction short, clear, and friendly. Here are quick templates and examples for different situations.
Basic Self-Intro
- My name is [Your Name].
- I am from [City/Country].
- I am a [Job/Student].
- I enjoy [Hobby].
Example: Hello! My name is Raj. I’m from Mumbai. I work as a software engineer. I love playing cricket.
Professional Intro
Template: Good morning. I’m [Name], [Position] at [Company]. I have [X] years of experience in [Field].
Example: Good morning, everyone. My name is Aman Verma. I am a marketing manager at ABC Company. I have five years of experience in digital marketing.
Casual Intro
Hey everyone! I’m Aisha. I’m a college student and I love traveling. Excited to meet you all!
2.4 Asking & Answering
Practice short, natural answers — they make conversations flow.
| Question | Sample Answer |
|---|---|
| What’s your name? | My name is Rahul. |
| Where are you from? | I’m from Delhi, India. |
| What do you do? | I’m a student / I work in marketing. |
| What are your hobbies? | I love reading and traveling. |
2.5 Politeness & Body Language
- ✅ Smile — friendly & approachable.
- ✅ Eye contact — shows confidence.
- ✅ Firm handshake — in formal settings.
- ✅ Please / Thank you — always polite.
Tip: Mirror the other person’s tone and energy — it helps build rapport.
2.6 Practice Exercises
- _________! My name is Alex. (Hello / Goodbye)
- Nice to _________ you! (see / meet)
- What’s your _________? (name / color)
- I am _________ Mumbai. (from / on)
Introduce yourself in five sentences. Record your voice and check pronunciation.
Practice greetings and intros with a friend or in front of a mirror.
Write a short intro including name, city, job, and hobbies.
2.7 Summary
- Greetings open conversations — choose formal or casual depending on context.
- Keep introductions short, clear, and confident.
- Politeness & body language make a strong impression.
👉 Keep practicing! The more you speak, the more confident you become! 🚀