Greeting

Greeting

Definition of greeting (noun)

• a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition: Mandy shouted a greeting
• [mass noun] the action of giving a sign of welcome: she raised her hand in greeting
• (usually greetings) a formal expression of goodwill, said on meeting or in a written message: warm greetings to you all.
  You say hello, and I say goodbye!
  Follow the dialogue.
  Mr Bean meets Mrs Breuer, one of his students, and her husband in the street.
  

  Mr Bean:	Good morning, Mrs Breuer.
  Mrs Breuer:	Good morning, Mr Bean. How are you?
  Mr Bean:	I'm fine thanks, and you?
  Mrs Breuer:	Not too bad. Mr Bean, this is my husband Michael, Michael this is Mr Bean my English teacher.
  Mr Breuer:	Pleased to meet you.
  Mr Bean:	Pleased to meet you too. Are you from Germany, Mr Breuer?
  Mr Breuer:	Yes, East Germany, from Dresden. And you, are you from London?
  Mr Bean:	No, I'm from Derby, but I live in London now.
  Mrs Breuer:	Well, goodbye Mr Bean, it was nice to see you.
  Mr Bean:	Yes, goodbye.