Mom: Sweetie, we’re going to meet your friend’s mom today. Do you remember how we greet people?
Child: Hmm… Do I have to say “hello”?
Mom: Yes, saying “hello” is a good way to greet people! It’s polite and shows respect. You can also say “Nice to meet you” if you haven’t met them before.
Child: I can say “Nice to meet you”? That sounds fancy!
Mom: It’s a very nice way to say hello when you meet someone new. And after you greet them, don’t forget to smile! Smiling makes people feel happy.
Child: I like smiling! Do I have to shake hands?
Mom: It’s not always necessary to shake hands, but it’s a nice gesture if the other person extends their hand first. Just remember to smile, look at the person, and say something kind.
Child: What if they don’t say “hello” back?
Mom: Sometimes people are shy or busy, but we still say hello with a big smile! If they don’t respond, it’s okay. You did the right thing by greeting them politely.
Child: Okay! I’ll try saying “Hello” and “Nice to meet you!” with a big smile.
Mom: That’s great! Remember, it’s always nice to use good manners like saying “please” and “thank you” too. Let’s go say “hello” and make a great impression!
Vocabulary List
- Greeting [ˈɡriːtɪŋ] (noun) – A polite word or gesture when meeting someone.
Example: “A friendly greeting makes everyone feel welcome.” - Polite [pəˈlaɪt] (adjective) – Showing respect and good manners.
Example: “It’s polite to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’” - Gesture [ˈdʒɛstʃər] (noun) – A movement of the hands, arms, or head to express meaning.
Example: “A wave is a simple gesture to say ‘hello.’” - Impression [ɪmˈprɛʃən] (noun) – An effect or feeling produced by someone or something.
Example: “Your first impression is important when meeting someone new.”
Grammar Tips:
- Using “Nice to meet you”: “Nice to meet you” is a polite way to greet someone when you’re meeting them for the first time.
Example: “Nice to meet you, I’m Sarah!”
Example: “It’s nice to meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you.” - Using “Please” and “Thank you”: “Please” and “thank you” are important for polite conversation.
Example: “Can I please have some juice?”
Example: “Thank you for helping me with my toys.” - Using “Look at” to show attention: Looking at someone when you greet them shows you’re paying attention.
Example: “Look at your friend when you say ‘hello.’”
Example: “It’s polite to look at the person you’re talking to.”
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Mom: "Sweetie, we’re going to meet your friend’s mom today. Do you remember how we people?"
Child: "Hmm... Do I have to say ''?"
Mom: "Yes, saying '' is a good way to greet people! It’s polite and shows respect. You can also say '' if you haven’t met them before."
Child: "I can say ''? That sounds fancy!"
Mom: "It’s a very nice way to say hello when you meet someone new. And after you greet them, don’t forget to ! Smiling makes people feel happy."
Child: "I like smiling! Do I have to hands?"
Mom: "It’s not always necessary to hands, but it’s a nice gesture if the other person extends their hand first. Just remember to smile, look at the person, and say something kind."
Child: "What if they don’t say '' back?"
Mom: "Sometimes people are shy or busy, but we still say with a big smile! If they don’t respond, it’s okay. You did the right thing by greeting them politely."
Child: "Okay! I’ll try saying '' and '' with a big smile."
Mom: "That’s great! Remember, it’s always nice to use good manners like saying '' and '' too. Let’s go say '' and make a great impression!"