Greetings - Ways to Say Hello
People greet each other in every country and culture. But they say and do many different things to greet each other. Greetings seem simple, but they are often a complex part of language. In English, people greet each other in different ways depending on the situation. People also use different greetings depending on how well they know the other person.
Greetings may also be different in different countries that speak English, in Australia people often say ‘G’day.’ In parts of the United States people may greet each other with ‘Howdy!’ or How you doing? In the United Kingdom people more commonly say ‘Hiya.’
But there is more to greeting than words. Some greetings also include particular movements. For example, in many places it is common for people to shake each other’s hands when they meet In some cultures, such as Latin America, the Middle East, Southern Europe, people kiss each other on the side of the face, the cheek. Some people give hugs by putting their arms around each other and squeezing.
So how do people know what to do, especially when traveling between countries and cultures? Jamie Bowlby-Whiting told about a difficult greeting experience on his blog:
“I thought they were going for the kiss. But it was the hug. Now I just wet their face. And then hit them in the nose with my head. It was so embarrassing (窘迫的)!”
People can avoid these embarrassing experiences. They can research how to greet correctly before connecting with people of other cultures. It is especially important to learn if there are any forms of greeting that may not be used in a particular country. For example, in some countries, like Japan, kissing is not considered a good way to greet someone. Sometimes cultures also have different greetings for women and for men.
A person may not always know the correct greeting. But the most important thing when greeting someone is to show respect. Try your best and apologize if you offend someone.
【小题1】What does the author say about greetings?| A．They are simple and a part of language. |
| B．They include words and body gestures. |
| C．They are the same in English-speaking countries. |
| D．They won’t bring embarrassment in different countries. |
| A．the Japanese | B．the Mexicans |
| C．the Arabs | D．the Italians |
| A．Do nothing at all. | B．Greet as they like. |
| C．Do as the Romans do when in Rome. | D．Greet as they do in their own country. |
Social media has given rise to a cool phenomenon called “selfie（自拍）”. It refers to a picture of yourself, usually shared on any social networking website.
Everyone takes selfies, but the younger crowd seem to be especially involved in the trend. Young people are relatively heavier digital users. They are interested in staying connected to their friends.
There are also kinds of psychological（心理的）factors driving people to take a selfie and upload it to a social networking site.
Finally, there are things to be careful about when you’re posting selfies. It’s easy to think you’re sharing a photo with a few people.
| A．There are lots of selfie styles. |
| B．The rise of selfies has become universal. |
| C．But the whole world of social media is public and everyone can see it. |
| D．Social media, to some extent, is the driving force of their selfie activity. |
| E．The desire to get “likes” on selfies goes back to biological behavior. |
| F．There are also people who take selfies because they have nothing else better to do. |
| G．The leading factor is that people want to get attention from as many people as possible. |
All relationships require work, though it may not always feel like work.
Listen to others. The most important skill in communication is the ability to listen to others. Rather than doing all the talking, take time to stop and hear what others have to say.
Be polite and positive. When you are the one speaking, do it in a way that considers others’ feelings and leaves a positive impact. Think about what you want to say before you say it.
Be honest and sincere. Another communication skill is to make sure you speak with honesty and sincerity.
| A．Keep an open mind. |
| B．Look for common ground. |
| C．Avoid interrupting other people. |
| D．Ask questions that help you understand them more deeply. |
| E．Don’t be afraid to apologize if you say something unintended. |
| F．You will build relationships with others when you tell them the truth. |
| G．That could mean calling a friend, or getting together with your family for the holidays. |
Social media does have its shortcomings, and one of those is that it can often seem like everybody is living and winning big — except you.
Someone could have +1000 likes on their pictures or a million views on their videos and still be unhappy.
There are couples that appear happy on social media but behind those photos, they suffer a lot in relationships.
You don’t know what some people go through to come out with the fantastic pictures you envy. The real key players mostly operate behind the scenes but make the most happen. They may look like nobody but they are building their kingdoms while others are getting high on likes and attention. Success is not what is presented on social media.
Be yourself and never give up on yourself. Don’t compare yourself to others. The real champions of social media are those who add value to others, not the ones who show their lifestyle to impress others.
| A．Those ones don’t get documented. |
| B．Some even think it’s a complete show-off. |
| C．Being popular on social media is not everything. |
| D．Self-worth is determined by the number of likes one gets. |
| E．There are couples who post nothing but are in loving relationship. |
| F．It takes tears, sleepless nights, and loads of failure to make it in life. |
| G．You are always flooded with strangers’ images that show the life you long for. |
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