Greetings and Introductions: Master the Basics of Communication

Question 1

When meeting someone for the first time in a formal setting, which greeting is most appropriate?

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Good morning/afternoon/evening, Mr./Ms. [Last Name]

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What's up, dude?

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Yo, check it out!

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Greetings, my fellow human!

Question 2

When meeting someone casually for the first time, how can you modify a basic greeting to make it more personal and engaging?

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Add a personal compliment, such as "It's a pleasure to meet you, [person's name]. I've heard great things about you."

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Use a more formal greeting, such as "How do you do, [person's name]?

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Avoid making eye contact or smiling during the greeting.

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Speak very quickly and quietly so that the other person has to ask you to repeat yourself.

Question 3

Translate the Spanish greeting '¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?' into English.

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Hello! How are you?

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How do you do?

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Nice to meet you!

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Good day!

Question 4

When greeting someone in English, which nonverbal behavior shows respect and attention?

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Making eye contact

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Crossing your arms

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Looking at your phone

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Avoiding touching

Question 5

You notice a new classmate who seems disoriented. Which response would be most suitable to start a conversation and offer assistance?

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Approach the classmate and say, 'Excuse me, can I help you?'

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Keep your distance and watch the classmate without offering help.

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Walk up to the classmate and ask, 'What's your name?'

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Wave and smile at the classmate from a distance.

Question 6

Analyze the cultural significance and usage contexts of the greetings 'Hello' and 'Namaste'. Explain how they differ in terms of formality, cultural specificity, and accompanying gestures.

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'Hello' is a universal greeting, while 'Namaste' is specific to Indian culture.

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'Namaste' is typically accompanied by a bow, while 'Hello' is not.

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Both 'Hello' and 'Namaste' are formal greetings used in all contexts.

Question 7

How do greetings contribute to building and maintaining relationships? Provide examples of how greetings can express different levels of formality and closeness.

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Greetings create a welcoming atmosphere, foster connections, and enhance interactions.

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Greetings are outdated and have no impact on relationships.

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Greetings are only important in formal settings.

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Greetings convey specific information about a person's social status.

Question 8

When meeting someone for the first time, how should you modify your greeting to make it more appropriate for the situation?

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Use a more formal tone of voice and address them by their full name.

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Speak more loudly and use more animated gestures.

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Avoid making eye contact and keep your greeting brief.

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Use slang and colloquialisms to make the greeting more casual.

Question 9

When greeting someone in a professional setting, which body language cues are most appropriate?

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Eye contact, firm handshake, smile

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Crossed arms, direct eye contact

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No eye contact, fidgeting, slouching

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Feet apart, hands on hips, neutral expression

Question 10

When introducing yourself formally, which factors are essential to consider for an appropriate and respectful introduction?

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A. Length, formality, and cultural context

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B. Time of day, weather, and personal interests

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C. Age, gender, and occupation

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D. Hobbies, favorite foods, and travel experiences

Question 11

How do nonverbal cues, like eye contact or gestures, affect the effectiveness of a greeting?

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Enhance effectiveness by showing warmth and confidence.

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Diminish effectiveness by taking away from verbal communication.

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Have no impact on the effectiveness of a greeting.

Question 12

How should you greet your supervisor in a formal work setting?

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Good morning/afternoon, Mr./Ms. [Supervisor's name].

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Hi, [Supervisor's name]!

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What's up, [Supervisor's name]?

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Hey, boss!

Question 13

In a formal business meeting in the United States, which greeting and introduction is most appropriate?

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Good morning/afternoon, Mr./Ms. [Name]. It's a pleasure to meet you.

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Howdy, I'm John.

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Yo, what's up? I'm Dave.

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Greetings, esteemed colleague. I am honored to make your acquaintance.

Question 14

When meeting people from different cultures, which approach is best for showing respect and understanding through greetings and introductions?

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Learning about the different ways people greet and introduce themselves in different cultures.

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Using the same way to greet and introduce yourself in all situations.

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Always using formal greetings and introductions.

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Only using body language to greet and introduce yourself.

Question 15

When meeting someone for the first time in English, which greeting is most appropriate?

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Hello, nice to meet you.

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Greetings, friend.

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Howdy, y'all.

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Enchanté.

Question 16

Which question is used to ask someone about their profession or job?

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What do you do for a living?

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What's your name?

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Where do you live?

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How old are you?

Question 17

When introducing yourself in a formal setting, which of the following phrases is most appropriate?

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My name is.

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I'm called.

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I go by.

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People know me as.

Question 18

Which of the following is the most common way to greet someone in English?

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Hello

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Buenos días

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Guten Tag

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Namaste

Question 19

When introducing yourself, which information should be included first?

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Your name

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Your age

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Your job title

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Your hobbies

Question 20

Which of the following phrases can be used to ask someone their name in English?

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What's your name?

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¿Cómo te llamas?

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Wie heißt du?

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Quel est votre nom?

Question 21

When responding to a greeting in English, which of the following is an appropriate response?

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I'm fine, thank you.

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Bonjour, ça va?

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Guten Morgen

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你好

Question 22

Which of the following expressions is used to say goodbye in English?

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Goodbye

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Hasta luego

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Au revoir

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Arrivederci

Question 23

When meeting someone for the first time in an English-speaking context, what is considered polite?

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Shaking their hand

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Hugging them

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Kissing their cheek

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Bowing your head

Question 24

When having a conversation in English, which topic is typically avoided during initial introductions?

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Personal beliefs

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Hobbies

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Occupation

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Current events

Question 25

When ending a conversation in English, which of the following is an appropriate way to conclude?

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It was nice chatting with you.

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I've had enough of talking to you.

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I need to go now, bye.

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See you never!

Question 26

In a formal setting, which greeting is most appropriate?

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Good morning, Mr./Ms. [Last Name]

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What's up?

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Howdy!

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Hey there!

Question 27

During the exchange of contact information, which question is typically asked?

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What's your email address?

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What's your name?

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What's your favorite food?

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What's your hometown?

Question 28

When referring to a person's profession, which term is generally used?

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Job

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Hobby

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Passion

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Interest

Question 29

In Western cultures, what physical gesture is generally considered polite when meeting a new person?

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Shake hands.

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Hug them.

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Kiss them on the cheek.

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Give them a high-five.

Question 30

How do you typically greet someone in the morning in English?

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Good morning!

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Good day!

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Hello there!

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Nice to meet you!

Question 31

What is a suitable response to the question 'Where are you from?' in English?

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I'm from Chicago.

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My name is John.

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I'm doing well.

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Nice to meet you.

Question 32

Which phrase is used to express pleasure in meeting someone in English?

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Nice to meet you.

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My name is John.

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Hello there!

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How do you do?

Question 33

What is an informal way to greet a friend in English?

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Hey dude!

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Good morning, sir.

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Excuse me, please.

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I'm pleased to meet you.

Question 34

Which phrase is used to ask about someone's well-being in English?

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How are you?

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What's your name?

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Nice to meet you.

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Good day to you.

Question 35

Which response is not appropriate for meeting someone for the first time in English?

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How have you been?

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Nice to meet you.

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I've heard a lot about you.

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It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Question 36

Which phrase is used to introduce someone else in English?

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This is John.

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I'm John.

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It's nice to meet you.

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How are you?

Question 37

How do greetings and introductions serve different purposes in various cultures, influencing their importance in social interactions?

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Greetings and introductions play a crucial role in building connections, expressing group membership, and conveying cultural values.

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Greetings and introductions are primarily used to establish social dominance and express cultural superiority.

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Greetings and introductions are universal rituals with uniform functions across all cultures.

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Greetings and introductions are primarily used to convey information and facilitate basic communication.

Question 38

Which of the following phrases is the correct way to introduce yourself in English?

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My name is John.

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Me llamo Juan.

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Bonjour, je m'appelle Pierre.

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зовут Андрей.

Question 39

What is the most appropriate way to ask someone their age in English?

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How old are you?

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What's your date of birth?

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How long have you been alive?

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When were you born?

Question 40

How do social factors like gender, age, and socioeconomic status affect the way people greet and introduce themselves in different cultures?

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They affect how formal the greeting is.

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They affect the type of language used.

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They affect both formality and language choice.

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They don't affect greetings and introductions.

Question 41

Which greeting is considered the most formal in English?

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Good morning/afternoon/evening.

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Hey there!

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What's up?

Question 42

When meeting someone from a different culture, which ethical consideration is crucial?

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Respecting cultural variations in greetings

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Using only formal language

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Avoiding eye contact

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Speaking loudly

Question 43

How do tone and context influence the perceived formality or friendliness of a greeting like 'Hello'?

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Tone and context together can convey varying levels of formality or friendliness.

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Tone alone determines the perceived formality of a greeting.

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Context has no impact on the perceived formality of a greeting.

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Greetings always have a fixed level of formality or friendliness, regardless of tone or context.

Question 44

Which of the following is an inappropriate way to introduce yourself in English?

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Yo, what's up? I'm John.

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Hello, my name is John.

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Howdy, I'm John.

Question 45

In a formal setting, what is the most appropriate way to address someone you meet for the first time?

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Hello, Mr./Ms. [Last Name].

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Hello, [First Name].

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Nice to meet you, [First Name].

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Good morning, [First Name].

Question 46

When responding to the greeting 'Good evening,' which response is most suitable?

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Good evening.

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Good morning.

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How do you do?

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Nice to meet you.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to end a conversation?

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Go away.

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It was a pleasure talking to you.

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See you soon.

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Take care.

Question 48

When greeting someone in a professional setting, what is considered appropriate?

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Good morning, Mr./Ms. [Last Name].

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Hey there!

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What's up?

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Yo, how's it hanging?

Question 49

When meeting someone from a different culture, how should you adapt your greeting to show respect for their cultural background?

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Research the cultural norms around greetings and adjust your approach accordingly.

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Ignore cultural differences and greet everyone the same way.

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Learn the traditional greeting of the other culture and use it only.

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Rely on your instincts and greet people in a way that feels comfortable to you.

Question 50

Which phrase is used to ask someone their name?

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What's your name?

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What do you call yourself?

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How should I address you?

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May I know your identity?

Question 51

When responding to a greeting, it is considered polite to:

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Greet them back warmly and respond

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Ignore them and continue walking

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Correct any mistakes they made in their greeting

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Ask them why they are greeting you

Question 52

When asking someone how they are, which response is considered the most formal?

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I'm well, thank you.

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I'm okay.

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I'm doing alright.

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Not too bad.

Question 53

When meeting someone from a different culture, it is important to:

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Be respectful of their cultural norms

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Assume their customs are identical to yours

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Ignore any differences in customs

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Correct them if they make any cultural mistakes

Question 54

When meeting someone for the first time, it is considered inappropriate to:

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Ask personal questions immediately

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Maintain eye contact

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Smile and nod

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Use respectful and polite language

Question 55

Which of the following phrases is most appropriate for a formal introduction?

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How do you do?

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What's up?

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Hello, good morning

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Hey, what's new?

Question 56

To ask someone their name, which question is correct?

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What is your name?

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Who are you?

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Can I know your name?

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How should I call you?

Question 57

In English, which preposition indicates where someone is from?

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From

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At

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In

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On

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate topic for an initial introduction?

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Political views

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Hobbies

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Occupation

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Name

Question 59

Which salutation is most commonly used to initiate a greeting in English?

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Hello

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Bonjour

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Ciao

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Hola

Question 60

When introducing yourself formally in English, which expression is considered most appropriate?

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My name is [name].

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I'm [name].

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I'm called [name].

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My name's [name].

Question 61

To request someone's name in English, which question is the most suitable?

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What's your name?

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How are you called?

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Can I have your name?

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What should I call you?

Question 62

When engaging in friendly conversation, which question is considered an inappropriate topic of inquiry when meeting someone for the first time?

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How old are you?

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What do you do for a living?

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Where are you from?

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What are your hobbies?

Question 63

Regarding greetings, which statement best highlights a cultural difference between the US and other nations?

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Americans use more informal language in greetings.

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Americans shake hands less often than Europeans.

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Americans tend to greet people with a smile.

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Americans don't make eye contact when greeting.

Question 64

How should you respond if someone addresses you with 'Excuse me'?

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Go ahead.

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Yes, what is it?

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Pardon me, what did you say?

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What do you need?