Mandy
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Can You Handle These Common English Situations?
Greeting Someone You’ve Just Met: What’s the best way to introduce yourself?
A) “Who are you?”
B) “Hi, I’m [Your Name]. Nice to meet you!”
C) “Hey, what’s up?”
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Nov 19, 2024 11:40 AM
Answers · 4
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I chose B because that's the best match of the three, for the situation you described. But personally I would rarely be so forward. I would rarely be so presumptive of the other person's interest in engaging in conversation, and I would try to be more humble - not diving in by talking about myself first - unless I'm on a date or attending a formal meeting where it's important to identify myself immediately. Instead, in most situations, I would break the ice with something like 'How's it going? You alright?' ... But in a low tone, so it becomes a greeting rather than questions that need answering directly. After this, if the other person appears interested in engaging in a conversation, then things can progress politely without anyone being embarrassed or seeming unhumble. But that's just my style. Other people are typically more braggadocios.
Nov 19, 2024 4:36 PM
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Hi l’m Aïcha
Nov 19, 2024 4:01 PM
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