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Amethyst

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2021.02.14 15:16

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"How do you do" - while this is correct it is very outdated and is not really used anywhere in England unless you are a character in Downton Abbey.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. ☺️
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  • 张晓伟 Oceanor Blue 2021.02.14 15:18

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    Thank you for pointing them out.
  • Ashley 2021.02.14 15:18

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    Thanks😊
  • Jessica 2021.02.14 15:19

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    Nice to meet you😃
  • Wency Wu 2021.02.14 15:19

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    Very useful
  • Anan Hu 2021.02.14 15:19

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    Thanks for your suggestions Amethyst. It helps a lot❤
  • Mona C. 2021.02.14 15:20

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    Thanks,I would like to speak English more natural way
  • Olivia 赵 2021.02.14 15:20

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    Downton Abbey😂😂
  • Vivi 2021.02.14 15:21

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    Thank you so much. I really need someone to perfect my English. 😘
  • Summer 2021.02.14 15:30

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    Thank you.😊
  • Chandler 2021.02.14 15:36

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    How about say hi straightly👀
  • Amethyst 2021.02.14 15:37

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    @Chandler I mean you can but it's less polite. ☺️ A simple hi is fine though lol
  • Soso 2021.02.14 15:37

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    This is helpful. Thank you!
  • Chandler 2021.02.14 15:41

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    @Amethyst ohahahaha thanks, it’s nice to meet you
  • Amethyst 2021.02.14 15:43

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    @Chandler No problem, it's nice to meet you too 😆☺️
  • linda 2021.02.14 15:50

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    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.
  • Yasmine 2021.02.14 16:03

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    how to reply the greetings…i replyed…im fine every time…then i dont know what should i say next…
  • Amethyst 2021.02.14 16:08

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    @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 2021.02.14 16:11

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    @Amethyst okay~thanks👀
  • Kira 2021.02.14 17:14

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    People who used these greetings were probably Chinese I guess.hhhhh
  • Amethyst 2021.02.14 17:15

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    @Kira yes they are
  • Kira 2021.02.14 19:23

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    @Amethyst Because it's the English education that almost every Chinese is tought in school😂
  • Amethyst 2021.02.14 19:31

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    @Kira is it not very good?
  • 嚄真丑 2021.02.15 13:41

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    thanks so much
  • Eva 2021.02.17 14:56

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    Wow~Very good!😄

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