NICE TO MEET YOU Greeting people in the U.S.A. American greetings are generally quite informal. This is not intended to show lack of respect, but rather a manifestation of the American belief that everyone is equal. Handshakes are usually brief. Light handshakes are considered distasteful. Use a firm grip. Eye contact is important when shaking someone’s hand.

1. Translate into your native language: (A) Hi, hello: ___________________________________________.

(B) What is your name? ____________________________________________? (C) Nice to meet you: _______________________________________________. (D) Nice to meet you too: ____________________________________________. (E) How do you spell …? ___________________________________________? (F) Last name: _______________________________________. (G) Thank you: ______________________________________. (H) Welcome: _______________________________________. (I) I need to go: __________________________________________________. (J) See you later / See you: _________________________________________. (K) Bye / Goodbye: _______________________________________________. 2. Practice the following dialogue. Paula:

Mr. Smith: Paula: Mr. Smith: Paula: Mr. Smith: Paula: Mr. Smith:

Hi, my name is Paula, Paula Santos. I am new here. What is your name? My name is Bob, Bob Smith. I am an English teacher. Nice to meet you, Mr. Smith. Nice to meet you too, Paula. How do you spell your last name? S.A.N.T.O.S. Welcome to our school. Thank you. See you. Goodbye.

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