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Amethyst

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Hi I just wanted to make a little comment on some of the messages

I've received. Nothing bad don't worry ☺️. I've noticed the use of different greetings that are a little strange to receive from people I don't know.

For example:

"Nice to see you." - it's a bit weird to me because in messages you don't see the other person so whenever I get this I feel like I'm being watched 😆😆.
- "Nice to meet you" is probably a bit more appropriate 😊.

"How do you do" - while this is correct it is very outdated and is not really used anywhere in England unless you are a character in Downton Abbey.
- "How are you?" is perfectly fine to use.

"Nice to meet you here" - this isn't as bad but to me it kind of implies that you have met me before and it doesn't feel very natural sounding if you are a complete stranger.
- "Nice to meet you" once again is okay to use ☺️.

This might just be me overthinking a little but I noticed it a lot and thought it could help some people with their greetings. ☺️

Comments

  • Eva

    Wow～Very good！😄

  • 嚄真丑

    thanks so much

  • Amethyst

    @Kira is it not very good?

  • Kira

    @Amethyst Because it's the English education that almost every Chinese is tought in school😂

  • Amethyst

    @Kira yes they are

  • Kira

    People who used these greetings were probably Chinese I guess.hhhhh

  • Yasmine

    @Amethyst okay～thanks👀

  • Amethyst

    @Yasmine if they asked you first you can ask them how they are as well. Then you can ask simple questions to get to know them, maybe about studies. Just maybe nothing too personal straight away. ☺️

  • Yasmine

    how to reply the greetings…ｉ replyed…im fine every time…then i dont know what should i say next…

  • linda

    These advices aboyt the use of different greetings are all helpful to me. thanks for letting me know them. now I understand when,where and how to use the right ones.

  • Amethyst

    @Chandler No problem, it's nice to meet you too 😆☺️

  • Chandler

    @Amethyst ohahahaha thanks, it’s nice to meet you

  • Soso

    This is helpful. Thank you!

  • Amethyst

    @Chandler I mean you can but it's less polite. ☺️ A simple hi is fine though lol

  • Chandler

    How about say hi straightly👀

  • Summer

    Thank you.😊

  • Vivi

    Thank you so much. I really need someone to perfect my English. 😘

  • Olivia 赵

    Downton Abbey😂😂

  • Mona C.

    Thanks,I would like to speak English more natural way

  • Anan Hu

    Thanks for your suggestions Amethyst. It helps a lot❤

  • Wency Wu

    Very useful

  • Jessica

    Nice to meet you😃

  • Ashley

    Thanks😊

  • Sean

    Thank you for pointing them out.

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