GREETING

AND

INTRODUCTIONS

TYPES OF GREETINGS WAI

TYPES OF GREETINGS BOW

TYPES OF GREETINGS HAND SHAKING

TYPES OF GREETINGS HUGGING

TYPES OF GREETINGS HAND KISSING

TYPES OF GREETINGS CHEEK KISSING

TYPES OF GREETINGS HONGI

DOS AND DONTS IN GREETINGS

According to the international culture, there are some cultural differences that exist. While each culture is unique, some universal truths exist. They include: A genuine smile conveys friendliness. A handshake is a universal sign of goodwill.

DOS IN GREETINGS
When possible, communicate in participants native language. Allow for personal space , especially with British and Japanese. Point with an open hand, not with your index finger. Speak slowly and clearly. Display interest non-verbally. E.g eyed contact

DONTS IN GREETINGS
Dont assumed that English is everyones second language. If someone does speak English, dont assume that they know everything that you are saying. Dont assume that words translate literally. Dont speak too fast or use acronyms and slangs. Dont display frustration or a lack of patience.

1. GREETING

When you meet someone you know, you greet him or her by using words of welcome. Greeting can be an informal and formal form.

1.1 LISTEN AND SPEAKING

Listen to the following dialogues.

Dialogue A.

Frank: John: Frank:

Hi, John! How are you doing? Not so good. Ive got a bad flu. Yeah, a lot of people have colds. You have to be aware of the swine flu, you know?

1.1 LISTEN AND SPEAKING

Listen to the following dialogues.

Dialogue B.

Stephan : Patty: Stephan : Patty: Stephan : Patty:

Good morning, Patty. Good morning, Stephan. How are you this morning? Very well, thank you. Did you have a nice weekend? Yes, thank you.

1.2 FOCUS ON USEFUL EXPRESSIONS INFORMAL FORM

saying 1. Hi! 2. How are you doing? responses 1. Hi! 2. Fine, thanks/ Not so good. 3. Fine, thanks. 4. Fine, thanks. 5. So so.

3. Hows everything? 4. Hows it going? 5. Whats up?

1.2 FOCUS ON USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

FORMAL FORM

saying 1. Hello! (follow by name) How are you? 2. Good morning, Good afternoon, Good evening, (follow by name) How are you?

responses 1. Hello. Very well, thank you./ Fine, thank you. And you? 2. Very well, thank you./ Fine, thank you. And you?

1.3 PRACTICE

Divide class into 2 teams, interact with another team by using the greeting forms (both informal and formal forms)

Hello What s your name? Where do you work?

2. INTRODUCTIONS

You can make introductions in an informal way or in a formal way. When you are introducing two people, always try to add some information about one or both of them. This will give some basis for the continuing the conversation.

2.1 LISTEN AND SPEAKING

Listen to the following dialogues. Dialogue A. Dave: Jack, meet Maria. Maria is my colleague. Jack: Hello, Maria. Nice to meet you. Maria: Hi. Glad to meet you too. Jack: Do you work at the head office in Bangkok? Maria: No, I work at the Nakhonpathom Branch.

2.1 LISTEN AND SPEAKING

Listen to the following dialogues. Dialogue B. Bruce: Hello, my name is Bruce. Whats your name? Somchai: Hello, Im Somchai. Bruce: Somchai? Where are you from? Somchai: Im from Chiangmai. Where do you come from? Bruce: Oh, Im from London. Somchai: London? Oh, Id like to go there. Bruce: Yes, its a very interesting city.

2.1 LISTEN AND SPEAKING

Listen to the following dialogues.

Dialogue C. Somsak: Excuse me. I dont think weve met. My name is Somsak. Peter: How do you do? Im Peter. Somsak: How do you do?

2.2 FOCUS ON USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

INFORMAL FORM saying responses

1. Chris, this is Dave.

Nice to meet you.

Hello, Chris. Pleased to meet you. Glad to meet you

2. I want you to meet Dave. 3. Chris, meet Dave.

2.2 FOCUS ON USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

FORMAL FORM saying responses

1. Chris, I would like to introduce Mr. 2. May I introduce Mr. 3. I would like you to meet Mr. ..

How do you do? Its nice to meet you. Its a pleasure to meet you.

2.3 INTRODUCTORY SPEECH

Ladies and Gentlemen, Im very pleased to take this opportunity to introduce Captain Chen Long who has come from China to join our exchange programme. He works for Chinese Interpol. So, let me take this opportunity to welcome Captain Chen Long. Its my honour to welcome you and please feel at home. Ladies and gentlemen, Captain Chen told me that hes very pleased to visit Thailand and would love to share his experience with us. Finally, I hope you will enjoy living in Thailand and if you need any assistance, please let us know and I myself will be available during working hours. Thank you for your participation.

2.4 SELF INTRODUCTION

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am Captain Chen Long. I am from Beijing, China. I work at the Interpol Section in China. I am proud to have this wonderful opportunity to join the exchange programme arranged by the Royal Thai Police. In fact, Im not good at English but I will try my best to communicate to all of you to share my experience and learn from you all. Once again, Im very happy to be here and Im looking forward to working with all of you. Thank you very much.

INTRODUCTORY EXPRESSIONS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Generally, there are 5 parts of introducing the speaker: Greeting the audience Introducing the speakers Giving information about speaker Stating the purpose Asking the audience to welcome the speaker

INTRODUCTORY EXPRESSIONS
Generally, there are 5 parts of introducing the speaker: 1. Greeting the audience 1.1 Welcome ladies and gentlemen 1.2 Good morning/ afternoon/ evening ladies and gentlemen 1.3 Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen 1.4 Dear friends 1.5 Your Excellency, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen 1.6 Honorable guests, ladies and gentlemen

INTRODUCTORY EXPRESSIONS
Generally, there are 5 parts of introducing the speaker: 2. Introducing the speakers 2.1 I would like to/ May I / take this opportunity to introduce you to. 2.2 I would like to introduce you to 2.3 We are pleased to present . to you. 2.4 We are honoured with the presence of . 2.5 Id like to announce our well-known guest speaker .. 2.6 On behalf of , I am very pleased to take this opportunity to introduce

INTRODUCTORY EXPRESSIONS
Generally, there are 5 parts of introducing the speaker: 3. Giving information about speaker 3.1 POL.LT.COL. is now

4. Stating the purpose 4.1 POL.LT.COL. will talk to us about

5. Asking the audience to welcome the speaker 5.1 Ladies and gentlemen, I would like you to welcome POL.LT.COL.

2.5 PRACTICE
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Work in a group of three. Introduce one of your partners to one another in both informal and formal way. Work in pairs. Write an introductory speech about your partner, use 2.2 as an example. Write a self-introduction, use 2.3 as an example and present to class.