Greetings and Salutations: Master the Art of Polite Communication

Question 1

When introducing yourself to someone you've never met before, which greeting is most polite and appropriate?

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Hello, my name is [your name].

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What's up?

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Yo!

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Hey, how's it going?

Question 2

How would you say "good evening" in Spanish?

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Buenas noches

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Buenos días

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Buenas tardes

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Hola

Question 3

When meeting a friend at the park, which greeting would be most suitable?

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Hey, what's up?

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Greetings, my esteemed colleague.

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Good day, sir/madam.

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Top of the morning to you.

Question 4

Which of the following greetings is most commonly used in the United States?

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Hello

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Hola

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Bonjour

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Guten Tag

Question 5

Which response to the question "How are you?" is not typically polite?

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Mind your own business.

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I'm alright, how are you?

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Pretty good, thanks.

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Not too bad.

Question 6

When interacting with people from different cultures, it's important to:

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Be respectful of their customs and traditions.

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Speak loudly to ensure they understand you.

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Correct their pronunciation if they make mistakes.

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Ignore cultural differences.

Question 7

Which of the following greetings is considered formal?

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Good morning, Mrs. Johnson.

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Yo, what's up?

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Hey, how's it hangin'?

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What's good?

Question 8

Which phrase is a common way to say goodbye in English?

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See you later

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Ciao

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Au revoir

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Adios

Question 9

If you're learning a new language, it's important to:

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Be patient and willing to learn from your mistakes.

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Be afraid to make mistakes.

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Only use perfect grammar and pronunciation.

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Give up if you don't understand everything right away.

Question 10

What is the most common way to greet someone in the morning?

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Good morning!

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Hello!

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Good evening!

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How are you?

Question 11

Which of the following is the most polite way to ask someone their name?

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May I know your name?

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Who are you?

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What is your name?

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What do you call yourself?

Question 12

Which greeting is most suitable for a formal setting?

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Good afternoon.

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Hey there!

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How's it going?

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What's up?

Question 13

When greeting someone from a different culture, it is important to:

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Respect their customs

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Speak loudly

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Use the same gestures as in your own culture

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Ignore their personal space

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using appropriate greetings?

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Getting what you want

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Building relationships

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Showing politeness

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Avoiding misunderstandings

Question 15

Which of the following is not typically used to greet someone in English in the morning?

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Have a good day

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Good morning

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Morning

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Top of the morning to you

Question 16

When would be the best time to say 'Buenas noches' in Spanish?

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Night

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Morning

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Afternoon

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Evening

Question 17

In French, which greeting is considered the most formal?

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Bonjour

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Salut

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Bonne journée

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Ça va?

Question 18

In English, which greeting is most suitable for casual settings?

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Hello, my friend

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Good morning, sir

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Greetings, esteemed colleague

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A pleasant day to you

Question 19

What is the conventional way to greet someone in Japan?

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Bow

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Handshake

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Hug

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Kiss on the cheek

Question 20

Which of the following is generally considered impolite when greeting someone?

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Remaining silent

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Using a nickname

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Smiling

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Making eye contact

Question 21

When is it appropriate to use 'Guten Tag' in German?

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Morning and afternoon

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Evening and night

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Only in the morning

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Only in the afternoon

Question 22

In English, when writing a formal letter, which greeting is most appropriate?

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Dear Mr./Ms. [Recipient's Name],

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Hi [Recipient's Name],

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Hello, [Recipient's Name],

Question 23

In a business or professional setting, which greeting is most suitable when meeting someone for the first time?

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Good morning/afternoon/evening, [Name].

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Yo, what's up?

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Hello, my friend!

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Greetings, Earthling.

Question 24

What is the most common way to greet someone in the morning in the US?

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Good morning

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Good night

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Good afternoon

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Hello

Question 25

When meeting someone for the first time, what's the appropriate physical greeting?

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Shake hands

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Hug

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Kiss on both cheeks

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Bow

Question 26

Which of the following phrases would be most formal for saying goodbye?

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Farewell

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See you later

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Ciao

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Catch you on the flip side

Question 27

When greeting a close friend, what's a common informal way to say hello?

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What's up?

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Good day

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How do you do?

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Pleased to meet you

Question 28

What is the appropriate way to address a teacher in the US?

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Mr. Smith

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Smith

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Teacher Smith

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Hey

Question 29

When responding to a greeting, it is polite to:

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Respond with a friendly acknowledgement

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Ignore the greeting

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Respond with a different greeting

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Repeat the same greeting

Question 30

When meeting someone from a different country, what's a smart thing to do first?

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Research their customs

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Assume they prefer the same greetings as you

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Speak slowly and loudly

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Avoid eye contact

Question 31

To greet someone politely in the United States, the most common phrase is:

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Hello

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Ola

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Bonjour

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Ciao

Question 32

In a formal business letter, which salutation is commonly used?

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Dear Sir/Madam

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Hi there

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Greetings

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Yo

Question 33

To greet someone over the phone professionally, the best phrase would be:

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Hello, this is [your name]

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Yo, what's up?

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Good day, who's this?

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What do you need?

Question 34

When greeting someone in a formal setting, it's important to be:

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Formal

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Casual

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Friendly

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Humorous

Question 35

In a formal setting, which greeting is most appropriate?

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Good day!

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Howdy!

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What's up?

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Hey there!

Question 36

When meeting someone professionally for the first time, what is the proper gesture or greeting?

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Offer a handshake

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Wave and say 'Hello'

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Give a hug

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Say 'Nice to meet you' while looking away

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a polite greeting in American culture?

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Hey, buddy!

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Good evening!

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Hello there!

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Great to see you!

Question 38

When writing a professional email, it's appropriate to:

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Start with a formal salutation

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Use casual language

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Use their first name

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End with a playful tone

Question 39

In Spanish-speaking countries, which greeting is commonly used?

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Hola!

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Guten Tag!

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Ciao!

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Bonjour!

Question 40

In a social situation, when meeting someone new, it's polite to:

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Maintain eye contact

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Interrupt their conversation

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Offer a handshake or hug

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Speak softly

Question 41

**Which is the most common greeting for an initial interaction in the United States?**

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Hello

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Buenos días (Spanish)

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Bonjour (French)

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你好 (Chinese)

Question 42

**What is the appropriate way to greet your teacher in a formal setting?**

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Good morning/afternoon, Mr./Ms. [Teacher's name]

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Hey there

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Yo, Teach

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What's up?

Question 43

**Which of the following is not a common expression to say goodbye in the United States?**

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Ciao (Italian)

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See you later

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Goodbye

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Farewell

Question 44

**What is an appropriate way to greet a group of people in a formal meeting?**

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Good morning/afternoon everyone

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Hey guys

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What's up y'all?

Question 45

**Which of the following is a culturally appropriate way to greet someone in Japan?**

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Bowing

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Hugging

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Shaking hands

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Waving

Question 46

**Which of the following is a respectful way to address an older person?**

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Sir/Ma'am

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Bro/Sis

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Yo

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Dude/Girl

Question 47

**How might you greet someone you are meeting for the first time?**

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It's a pleasure to meet you

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Wassup, homie?

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Yo, what's good?

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Hey, I know you

Question 48

When meeting your friend's parents for the first time, what is the most appropriate greeting?

Accepted Answer

Nice to meet you!

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What's up?

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Hey!

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Yo, how's it going?

Question 49

Which salutation is most polite to use when leaving a friend's house after a visit?

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Thank you for having me.

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Peace out!

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See ya!

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Catch you later!

Question 50

Which salutation is appropriate when greeting your teacher at the beginning of class?

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Good morning/afternoon, Ms./Mr. [Teacher's name].

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What's up, [Teacher's name].

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Yo, [Teacher's name].

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Hey, [Teacher's name].

Question 51

When trying to get the attention of a waiter at a restaurant, which salutation is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me.

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Hey, waiter!

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Yo!

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Hey!

Question 52

Which salutation is most polite to use when leaving a store after making a purchase?

Accepted Answer

Have a nice day!

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See ya!

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Peace out!

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Later!

Question 53

When greeting your grandparents, which salutation is the most respectful?

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Hello, Grandma and Grandpa.

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Yo, Grandma and Grandpa.

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Hey, Grandma and Grandpa.

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What's up, Grandma and Grandpa?

Question 54

When talking to a stranger on the street to ask for directions, which salutation is most appropriate?

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Excuse me, do you know...

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Hey, do you know...

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Yo, can you tell me...

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What's up, can you help me...