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2. A   : Good morning Maria
                         B   : Oh, good morning, Mr. Freeman. How are you?

                         A   : Not very good, I think I’m catching flu
                         B   : Oh, I’m sorry I hope you will be better soon.

                       Informal
                       1.     A : Hi, Joe

                              B : Hi, Sam, how are you this morning?

                              A : O.K. how about you?
                              B : Not bad, by the way how is your wife?

                              A : Home sick

                              B : That is too bad.
                       2.     A : Hi, Linda

                              B : Hi, Judy, how are you doing?
                              A : Not so good, I think I’m catching the flu

                              B : That’s too bad I hope you feel better soon.
                       Extended conversation

                       James                : Good morning, Professor Austin, how are you doing?

                       Prof. Austin         : Good morning, James. I am doing well. And you?
                       James                : I’m great, thank you. This is my friend Emma. She is thinking

                                            about applying to this college. She has a few questions.
                                            Would you mind telling us about the process, please?

                       Prof. Austin         :  Hello,  Emma!  It’s  a  pleasure  to  meet  you.  I’m  more  than
               happy

                                            to speak with you. Please stop by my office next week.

                       Emma                 : It’s a pleasure to meet you, professor. Thank you so much for
                                            helping us.



                       Prof. Austin         : Don’t mention it. Hopefully, I will be able to answer your
                                             Questions.


               3. Summarize

                  The greetings good morning/good afternoon/good evening are used at different times of the day to
                  greet people. “Good evening” is often used after 6 p.m. or generally when the sun has set.


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