인사말! Greetings
A lot more more small talk takes place in the US.
1.Statement :
(Formal greetings 격식적인 인사말)
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening (Good night은 헤어질 때)
(Sometimes “good morning” is shortened to “morning.”)
Good day, sir! (Old-fashioned greeting, now often used as a dismissal)
Response :
Respond with the same greeting
Hi!
Hello
2.Question:
What’s up?
What’s up, man?
Hey.
Hey there.
(Contrast with: “What’s up with you?” “What’s up with him?” etc.)
Answer:
What’s up?
Hey.
Hey, man.
How’s it going? (goin’)
3.
Question:
(Spoken quickly, this can be a greeting too)
How are you?
How are you doing today?
How’s your afternoon going?
How are things?
How ya been?
How are you guys doing today?
Answer:
(I’m) Doing All right.
I’m doing fine, thanks.
Going well so far. How about you/yours?
Things are OK/great/going well/couldn’t be better
I’ve been all right. How ‘bout you?
4.Question:
What are you up to?
What are you up to today?
What are you up to this weekend?
What’s going on?
Answer:
Just ~ing.
Just hanging out.
Just trying to get some work done.
Just heading over to the beach.
Just studying.
Nothing much. What about you?
5.(When you’re happy to see someone)
Statement:
(It’s) nice to see you again!
There she is!
Oh, there he is!
Oh, look who it is!
Long time no see!
It’s been a long time. How ya been?
What a nice surprise!
What a small world!
Response:
Wow!
6.(Wrapping up the conversation)
Statement:
Well, gotta run.
I’d better get going.
I’d better hit the road.
Answer:
OK, see you around!
All right. Take care.
OK. Take you you later.
Catch ya later.
Bonus:
Nice weather we’re having, huh?
Crazy weather we’re having, huh?
Practice Quiz
A: Good morning!
B: (Choose the appropriate answer)
A: Hey, man! How ya been? Long time no see!
B: (Choose an appropriate answer)
A: Good afternoon. What are you guys/folks up to today?
B: ?
A: What’s up?
B: ?
A: Hi there! How’s your day going?
B: ?
