Title: The 75+ Best Songs About Saying Hello, Ranked By Votes

Hello! That seems the most appropriate way to greet you, given that this is a list of the best songs about saying hello. Many hello songs contain lyrics of “hey, hi, or hello” in the lyrics. Some of the songs on this list of the best hello songs have the word “hello” in the title, while other may just reference saying hello in the lyrics. Whether you like rock and roll, hip-hop, or metal, you are sure to find a great hello song on this list.
Even if “you say goodbye,” The Beatles are always ready to “say hello” on their hit, “Hello, Goodbye.” Other great hello songs from the classic rock genre include “Hello, I Love You” by The Doors and “Sounds of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel. Pink Floyd says hello in the lyrics of their song “Comfortably Numb.”
The range of styles and eras on this list show that songs where people say hello are always in style. In the classic hit “Hello," Lionel Richie sings the greeting “Hello. Is it me you're looking for?" Eminem introduced himself by saying, “Hi! My name is (what?)/My name is (who?)/My name is Slim Shady,” on his track, “My Name Is.” Adele's tearjerker "Hello" shows that songs with greetings are not always happy ones.

Source: [[0]](https://www.ranker.com/list/songs-about-saying-hello/ranker-music)


Title: Different Greetings in English | FluentU Language Learning

You probably already know “hello” and “how are you?” in English.
However, English speakers also use many other English greetings and expressions to say slightly different things.
Let’s learn how to use some other simple formal and informal English greetings, as well as fun slang expressions that English-speakers use to greet each other.
ContentsWhat is a Greeting in English?Formal Greetings in English1. Good morning
/ Good afternoon
/ Good evening 2. It’s nice to meet you
/ Pleased to meet you 3. How have you been? 4. How do you do? Informal Greetings in English5. Hey
/ Hey man
/ Hi
 6. How’s it going?
/ How are you doing? 7. What’s up?
/ What’s new?
/ What’s going on? 8. How’s everything?
/ How are things?
/ How’s life? 9. How’s your day?
/ How’s your day going? 10. Good to see you
/ Nice to see you 11. Long time no see
/ It’s been a while Slang Greetings in English12. Yo! 13. Are you OK?
/ You alright?
/ Alright mate? 14. Howdy! 15. Sup?
/ Whazzup? 16. G’day mate! 17. Hiya! English Greetings for Emails and Letters18. Dear
[recipient’s Name]19. Dear Sir or Madam 20. To whom it may concern And One More Thing...
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Greetings in English are expressions or sometimes gestures used when meeting someone. They are a way to show respect, friendliness and goodwill.
Common English greetings include phrases such as “hello,” “hi” and “good morning.”
Depending who you are with, greetings can range from formal to informal. Knowing a good range of greetings will help you start a conversation off right with anyone, no matter what the situation is!
It’s best to begin by using formal greetings in most business situations, and then listen to how your co-workers or business partners greet you.
It’s a good idea to wait until someone speaks casually with you before you speak casually with them. You may find that people will begin to use casual greetings with you over time, as you get to know each other better.
Formal greetings are also used when you meet older people.
These are formal ways of saying “hello”, which change depending on the time of day. 
Keep in mind that “good night” is only used to say “goodbye,” so if you meet someone late in the day, remember to greet them with “good evening,” rather than “good night.”
“Good morning” can be made more casual by simply saying “morning.”  You can also simply use “afternoon” or “evening” as informal greetings, but these are less commonly used.
These greetings are formal and polite. If you say this to someone when you meet him or her for the first time, it will make you seem courteous (polite).
Remember to only use these greetings the first time you meet someone. Next time you see the person you can show that you remember him or her by saying “it’s nice to see you again” or simply “it’s nice to see you.”
This greeting question is only asked by people who have already met. If someone asks you “how have you been?” they want to know if you have been well since the last time the two of you met.
This greeting is VERY formal, and quite uncommon and old-fashioned now, but it may still be used by some older people.

Source: [[1]](https://www.fluentu.com/blog/english/english-greetings-expressions/)


Title: 17 ways to say "hello" in English - Duolingo Blog

Which English greeting you use depends on the situation!
Hellllooooo! Hi! What’s up? There are so many different ways to greet someone in English and start a conversation. Hello is the most common, but if you want a different word or phrase, well, keep reading!
In larger English-speaking cities, it is not expected that you greet everyone you pass by (it might not even be possible!). But if you are in a smaller town or in a place like a school where you know most of the people, you would greet each person as you see them with either a non-verbal head nod or smile, or a verbal “Hello.” 
Depending on the time of day, formality of the situation, and your level of whimsy, you can vary your hello in many different ways. There are 17 options in the table below with their respective formalities.
There are a lot of hidden rules around greetings in English!
In the U.S., often people will skip saying hello entirely and start out with a question about how the other person is doing. This is quite unlike greetings in places like Italy and France! Jumping in with a question gets the conversation going a bit more quickly, especially if you are talking to a salesperson in a store or sitting down to lunch with old friends. 
It’s quite common that these questions are asked rhetorically, meaning they serve as the greeting itself and the other person might not be expecting an actual answer. If someone poses this question to you instead of hello, you might just respond with a quick smile or repeat the question back to them.
There are loads more informal ways to greet people in English, but these will get you started!
The origins for some of these ways to say “hello” are fascinating. First, hello was an alternate of the word hallo, which was an alternate of holla. Holla was once used in 14th century England to get someone to stop, but it is now an informal greeting as well. Howdy has history, too! It came from 16th century English How do ye?, which became How dee. Now it is used in the American West and is stereotypically associated with what you might say on a ranch as a tumbleweed passes by!
If you need to answer the phone in English, hello is the accepted way to do it. Of course, now with caller ID, if you know who the caller is, then you can greet them more personally. You could say their name or use an informal “Hey, Oscar!” or “How are ya, Lucy?” If it is a business call, say your name when you pick up the phone so that your caller knows they have reached the right person. A very formal greeting would be, for example, “Hello, this is Mr. Bell.” 
Now that you know what to say to greet someone in English, what do you do with your hands, your head, or um, your lips if you meet someone in person? Shaking hands with someone is a good solution—it’s a bit formal, but very common. You can also give a head nod, especially if you are greeting the person from afar. Kisses and hugs are reserved for close friends or family. Wait until you know a person’s preference and comfort with giving (or receiving) hugs or kisses before leaning in close. A high-five or fist bump can be a fun way to show mild affection or solidarity during a greeting—but should only be used with people you know well!
We love greeting you and sharing language and pragmatics tips with you. But now we have to say “good-bye”: Farewell, see you soon, catch you later! 

Source: [[2]](https://blog.duolingo.com/hello-in-english/)


Title: English Greetings: Say "Hello" in Style - Preply

Hello, Bonjour, Hola, Salaam, Guten tag, Hello, Здравстуйте!
It’s the first word you learn in any new language, the basic sign of welcome that shows your intent to talk to someone. Most likely, you learned the basic English greetings before you even started investing time in your language skills. But if you want to make the most of your first impression, there are a ton of more colourful ways to say “hello”.
Do you want to know the most professional way to greet colleagues on a video call? Some slang terms to begin a text to your little cousin? Or a specifically British-English “hello” to amuse the bus driver on your next trip to London? This ultimate list will guide you through the words and phrases to greet anyone in English with confidence.
Sometimes you need to use more formal or business language to keep a professional tone. Here are the most common situations when such greetings are necessary:
 
Use the following salutations to start a formal conversation in any of these situations.
If you are looking for a VERY formal phrase for someone you meet for the first time, or business English vocabulary for a professional situation, this one will be the most suitable. While this salutation is quite uncommon today, you can still hear it from older people.
“Hello. How do you do?” is perfect for a business dinner or a formal event, such as a conference. As per professional speech in every language, the most appropriate response is neutral or positive “I’m doing well thank you / Fine, thank you” to keep some distance, even if you are actually having a very bad day!
If used as a formal greeting, sometimes “How do you do” is, strangely, used as a statement rather than a question. This most often happens when shaking hands with someone for the first time. It is easy to hear if this is the case: there will be no inflection at the end of the sentence. In this instance, the correct response is to repeat the question back to the asker in the same flat tone, “How do you do?”
This is one of the respectful greeting examples you can use replying to someone you meet for the very first time. For example:
 
When people meet, it is a common practice to shake hands. A handshake generally lasts for a few seconds, which gives enough time to say “Pleased to meet you”.
This is a polite way to ask “How are you?” when you have not seen a person for a long time. Ask this question only if you have met someone before.
 
The best way to ensure that your greetings sound natural and confident is to practice them aloud, preferably with a fluent speaker to give you pointers. No-one to practice with? Find your perfect tutor.
These ways of greeting people are used at different times of the day. Whether you speak with a regular customer, colleagues or new neighbors, these phrases are effective to start the ball rolling.
The greetings change depending on the time of the day. For example, “Good morning” is generally used from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. whereas “Good afternoon” time is from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. “Good evening” is often used after 6 p.m. or when the sun goes down.
Keep in mind that “Goodnight” is not a salutation. In formal communication, it is used to say goodbye. For example:
 
To show your respect, you can also add the person’s last name to your greeting words. Usually, native English speakers tend to be more informal even in business communication and use the person’s first name after the salutation:
 

Source: [[3]](https://preply.com/en/blog/22-useful-english-greetings-for-every-day/)


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