i have an exam at 10.15 am, what is the proper way to greet the experts? hi and hello seem not formal enough and for a good morning it seems late to me. what do you suggest?
2007-01-25 18:16:37 · 28 answers · asked by dana 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Good morning is more than suitable. Follow this rule before 12noon good morning, after 12noon good afternoon, after 6pm Good evening.
I hope this helps.
2007-01-25 18:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to other languages, English doesn't have many formal ways to say things. Hello, Hi, Good morning... These are all perfectly acceptable. If you want to make it a little more formal, the best thing to do would be to add a sir or ma'am to the end (with the exception of Hi - "Hi Sir!" just wouldn't sound right, but it is acceptable).
2007-01-26 03:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by CAUTION:Truth may hurt! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Morning
2007-01-26 02:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by Bui Bui 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 10:15 am " Good Morning " is proper and appropriate. Just say it in normal tone with a smile.
2007-01-26 02:27:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Morning is acceptable at any time before noon.
Good Day is a bit formal, and hi is a bit informal.
Good luck on your exam, just relax and you'll do just fine.
2007-01-26 02:30:47 · answer #5 · answered by pale_vixen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Morning/Afternoon/Day/Night whatever time it is...I'm guessing...Hello is more formal the just Hi!
2007-01-26 02:20:08 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Morning. Keep it simple or they will think you are putting on an act. You could also say "Hello, how are you today?" If you wan't to be more personal.
2007-01-26 02:21:17 · answer #7 · answered by beth3988 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello, how are you today? That seems appropriate to me. This shows respect that they are professionals, but at the same time shows interest in them as people.
2007-01-26 02:22:59 · answer #8 · answered by DOROTHY L L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, and good morning. And then possibly introduce yourself by your first and last name if it feels right.
2007-01-26 02:26:23 · answer #9 · answered by Kdude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Always appropriate.
2007-01-26 02:21:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋