Greetings and Farewells: Master the Basics of English Conversation

Question 1

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

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Good morning/afternoon/evening.

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What's up?

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Hey there!

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How's it going?

Question 2

Which farewell expression is most suitable for concluding a formal business meeting in English?

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Best wishes for your future endeavors.

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See you later!

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Cheers!

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Peace out!

Question 3

Which of the following is a formal way to greet someone in English?

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Hello, it's nice to meet you.

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How's it going?

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What's up?

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Hey, good to see you.

Question 4

In the United States, which farewell expression is considered informal?

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Have a good one

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Take care

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Adios

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All the best

Question 5

Which of the following gestures is typically used when greeting someone in Japan?

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Bowing

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Handshake

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Fist bump

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Hugging

Question 6

When leaving a conversation, which of the following farewells is considered the most polite?

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Take care

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Later

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See ya

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Peace out

Question 7

When greeting someone who is much older than you, it's important to:

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Speak respectfully

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Use informal language

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Avoid eye contact

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Ignore them

Question 8

When parting ways with a close friend in an informal setting, which English expression is most appropriate?

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See you later, alligator

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Hasta luego

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Au revoir

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Ciao

Question 9

In the United States, which of these is a typical informal greeting?

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Hello, how are you doing?

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Good morning, Ms. Jones.

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How do you do?

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Pleased to meet you.

Question 10

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

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Good day, Mr. Smith.

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Hey, what's up?

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Yo, what's good?

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Nice to see you, Mrs. Johnson.

Question 11

When leaving a formal event, what is the most polite way to say goodbye?

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It was a pleasure meeting you.

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Peace out.

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Later, dude.

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Catch you on the flip side.

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a respectful way to address someone in the United States?

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Hey, you.

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Mr. Jones.

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Miss Smith.

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Doctor Johnson.

Question 13

When greeting a group of people, which of these is the most appropriate greeting?

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Hello, everyone.

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Hi, guys.

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Good morning, folks.

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Yo, what's up, y'all.

Question 14

In the United States, which of these is a culturally appropriate greeting gesture?

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Shaking hands.

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Bowing.

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Curtsying.

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Kissing on both cheeks.

Question 15

In a professional setting, when meeting someone for the first time, which formal greeting is most appropriate?

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Greetings, it's a pleasure to meet you.

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Howdy, how are you?

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What's up, man?

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Hi there, nice to see you!

Question 16

Which of these is a formal greeting in English?

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Good morning, Mr. Smith.

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Yo, what's up?

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Hey there, dude!

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Wassup, my man!

Question 17

The most appropriate greeting for a formal business meeting is:

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Good morning/afternoon/evening

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Hello there!

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Yo, what's up?

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Hey dude!

Question 18

The phrase 'How do you do?' is typically used when:

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Meeting someone for the first time

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Saying goodbye to a friend

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Asking for directions

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Inviting someone to dinner

Question 19

An impolite way to say goodbye in English is:

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Hit the road

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Bye

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Later

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See you around

Question 20

The phrase 'Good evening' is used:

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After sunset

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In the morning

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At noon

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In the afternoon

Question 21

A formal way to say goodbye is:

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Best wishes

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Bye

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Catch you later

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Peace out

Question 22

In a formal business setting, the most appropriate greeting is:

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Good day

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What's up?

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Hey there!

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Nice to meet you

Question 23

If someone says "Good morning" to you, the appropriate response is:

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Good morning

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Thank you

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How are you?

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Nice to meet you

Question 24

When greeting a friend or family member in an informal setting, which of the following terms is the most suitable?

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Hi, John!

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Good morning, Mr. Johnson.

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Greetings, sir.

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Top of the morning to you!

Question 25

What is the most formal way to say goodbye in the English language?

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Farewell

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See ya later, alligator!

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Bye-bye!

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Have a pleasant day!

Question 26

Which of the following responses to the question "How are you?" is considered appropriate in most cultures?

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I am well, thank you.

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I am feeling terrible.

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Why do you ask?

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That is not any of your business.

Question 27

What is the most common method to introduce yourself in a professional environment?

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My name is John, it's a pleasure to meet you.

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Yo, my name is John.

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Nice to meet you, I'm John.

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Howdy, I'm John.

Question 28

Which of the following is a common farewell used in the southern region of the United States?

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Y'all come back now, hear?

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See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya!

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Ciao, bella!

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Take care.

Question 29

When writing a formal letter or email, which salutation is most appropriate?

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Dear Mr./Ms. [Recipient's name],

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Howdy, how's it going?

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What's up?

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Hello, my friend

Question 30

In English, what is the most common way to greet someone?

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Hello

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Hola

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Bonjour

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Ciao

Question 31

Which of the following is a respectful way to interrupt someone?

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Excuse me

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Hey

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Listen

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What's up?

Question 32

What is the meaning of the idiom 'break a leg'?

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Wish someone good luck

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Cause someone to fall

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Take a break from work

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Get injured

Question 33

For a formal gathering, what is a proper way to address a group of people?

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Ladies and gentlemen

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Guys

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Yo

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Hey everyone

Question 34

When interacting with someone from a different culture, which action demonstrates cultural sensitivity?

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Respecting their cultural customs

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Assuming universal customs

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Ignoring cultural differences

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Making assumptions based on their appearance

Question 35

In a formal business setting, which of these is the most appropriate greeting?

Accepted Answer

Good morning/afternoon/evening

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Hey there!

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Hello

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What's up?

Question 36

When saying goodbye to a friend informally, you could say:

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See you later

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Farewell

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Auf Wiedersehen

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Hasta la vista

Question 37

How should you respond to the greeting 'Good morning'?

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Good morning to you too

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Nice to meet you

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I'm fine

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What's your name?

Question 38

In a classroom setting, how should you greet your teacher?

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Good morning/afternoon/evening, [Teacher's name]

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Hey, Teach!

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Yo, what's up?

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Hi there

Question 39

What is a polite way to ask someone their name?

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Excuse me, what's your name?

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What are you called?

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I didn't catch your name

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Who are you?

Question 40

Which of the following is the most suitable informal greeting for a close friend?

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Hey, what's up?

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How do you do?

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Greetings, my esteemed friend.

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Good morning, Mr./Ms. Last Name.

Question 41

When meeting someone in a professional setting, it is important to:

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Maintain eye contact and offer a firm handshake.

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Avoid introducing yourself.

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Use informal language.

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Stand too close.

Question 42

Which of these is NOT an appropriate farewell in a workplace environment?

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Later, dude!

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See you tomorrow.

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Have a great day!

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Take care.

Question 43

When leaving a social event, it is considered polite to:

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Express gratitude to the host and say goodbye to acquaintances.

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Leave without informing anyone.

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Only say goodbye to close friends.

Question 44

Which expression conveys a warm and affectionate farewell?

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Warm hugs and kisses.

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A formal handshake.

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A slight bow.

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A quick nod.

Question 45

In certain cultures, a common greeting involves touching noses. This is referred to as the:

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Eskimo kiss.

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French kiss.

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High five.

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Hand kiss.

Question 46

When greeting an individual significantly older than you, it is not appropriate to say:

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What's crackin'?

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How are you today?

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Good morning, sir/madam.

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It's a pleasure to meet you.

Question 47

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

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Introduce yourself and maintain eye contact.

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Cross your arms and look away.

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Avoid eye contact.

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Shout your name loudly.