Ways to say “hello”.

Hello

Formal ways to say “hello”.

Hello

• Hello, Mike! How are you?

Good morning

used for saying hello to someone in the morning (until about one o’clock).

• Good morning, sir. Can I help you?

Good afternoon

It’s normal from about one o’clock until about six o’clock.

• Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.

Good evening

Used to say after six o’clock.

• Good evening, sir. May I see your passport?

Good day

used when saying hello or goodbye during the day.

• Good day, Miss Carter.

How do you do?

used when you meet someone for the first time.

• How do you do, Mr. Smith? Welcome to New York.

 

 

Informal ways to say “hello”.

Hi

• Hi everybody. Did you have a nice day?

Hi there

similar to “hey,” but slightly more formal

• Hi there, you must be Jane.

Hey  American English

Often used among friends and family

• Hey, Molly! How’s it going?

Morning  UK English

• Morning, Sam. How are you today?

Howdy

American English used as a friendly greeting.

• Howdy, friends!

Hiya

used when speaking to someone you know well.

• Hiya, Daniel. What’s up, buddy?

Greetings

friendly way to say “hello.”

• Greetings to everyone.

 

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