Hello! London (Hello! Books, 1)

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It is also common to say “Good morning, sir/madam” when greeting someone in a formal situation whose name is unknown. This is often heard by staff talking to customers in shops, restaurants and hotels.

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Slang is fun to learn: it’s informal and a little bit silly, and using it signifies to someone that you’re on friendly terms. Here are some different ways to say “hello” to your good friends and younger relatives. 14. Yo! The team were also aware the content needed to strike the right tone and not appear to be telling experienced bus drivers how to do their job. To get the balance right, the Hello London development team spent weeks working in bus garages to understand the environment, ensuring that the programme had an authentic tone of voice. A large proportion of customer complaints were about buses not stopping when expected or requested. Customers wanted drivers to communicate when there was a delay or disruption to the service. TfL also discovered a disconnect between what customers felt was important when using buses and what bus drivers viewed as their role. Keep in mind that “Goodnight” is not a salutation. In formal communication, it is used to say goodbye. For example: When you have not seen a person for a while or meet somebody unexpectedly, use one of these friendly greetings. You can use them at the beginning of a conversation, or just after the initial “hello”.When it comes to a conversation with a neighbor or a chit-chat with colleagues during a coffee break, you can opt for these informal greetings. Situations where these fit naturally include: These common phrases are used to greet an old friend or begin a conversation with a person you haven’t seen for a very long time. These expressions are often followed by questions like “How are you?” or “What’s new?” And it is a great way to start small talk about what has happened since your last meeting. drivers completed their training between June 2016 – March 2018 and the results of the programme were compelling:

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A well-chosen “hello” sets the tone for any conversation, whether talking to a close friend or someone you barely know. Do you want to know the most professional way to greet colleagues on a video call? Some slang terms to begin a text to your little cousin? Or a specifically British-English “hello” to amuse the bus driver on your next trip to London? This ultimate list will guide you through the words and phrases to greet anyone in English with confidence. Formal greetingsAs a result, the Hello London programme was developed in partnership with operators, while the training counted towards the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) drivers are required to complete and was accredited by the trade body responsible for drivers’ professional development. Therefore, the customer experience programme we created (named ‘ Hello London’) was designed around the customer’s perceptions of the service that they receive and it focused n the following themes: This funny greeting came from hip-hop culture in 1990s America. It is still commonly used in the US today. 15. What’s up? Be careful though: if you use this phrase to greet someone Irish and are not Irish yourself, it is possible that they might think you are making fun of them!