Hello students, welcome back to your online spoken English class. Today, we will give you tips on how to greet individuals in a formal setup. In our previous blog (How to Greet? Learn the Basics ), we have shared with you some examples on the basics of greeting. How to greet a person or an associate when you meet them for the first time? And, how to greet a person when you meet him/her after a long gap? We also gave tips on the informal way of greeting and some information on formal greetings. Let's narrow our subject now and focus on the basics of greeting in the corporate world.


There is a certain set of criteria that you need to follow in terms of your behavior and overall outlook when you work in an office environment. Similarly, there are certain standard and accepted forms of greeting in a corporate setup. Your tone needs to be polite and professional at all times.

Start with Sir/Madam

"Good Morning Sir" or "Good Morning Madam"

When you use 'Sir' in your greeting you set the tone for a formal conversation. This is the reason why you were trained to prefix 'Sir' or 'Madam' when speaking with your teacher in school. In our spoken English classes, we give you enough practice exercises to help you get a hold of formal communication.

If you observe closely, you will notice that the service industry is forever glued with the Sir/Madam greeting. This is because it is the most polite and professional way to address somebody who is important in the professional setup.

Let's look at a typical conversation with your boss.

 

You: Good morning Sir

Boss: Hello, Thomas. How are you?

You: I am very well, thank you. How are you?

Boss: Fine, thank you.

See, how simple it is. A pleasant conversation with your boss, first thing in the morning. Nothing can beat this feeling. You can take forward the conversation from there on or play safe and just wait for a clue from your boss, whether he has the time and inclination to have a round of chat.

Greeting tips for the newbies

How good your English communication skills are is normally tested at times like this when you join a new job and find yourself in an alien environment all together. How do you go about breaking the ice? On one hand you are happy that you are making a progressive move in life, and on the other, you are nervous to meet your new colleagues, supervisors and managers. Here's your free spoken English guide:

Start with a pleasant "Hello"

You can simply start a conversation by saying "hello" or "Good morning." Make sure you wear your smile and extend a handshake.



You: Hello, I am Thomas Fernandez

Colleague: Hello, I am Natasha!

Give your full name as this is your first introduction. 

You: I have joined the Marketing team from today, as a junior Business Development Executive.

Colleague: Good, Welcome to ABC.



See, that wasn't tough at all. To learn more in-depth information on how to strike a pleasant conversation with your boss or office colleagues, join our spoken English program. We will give you ample of practice to make you a pro in effective communication.

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- By Monika Agarwal

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It's always good to share an emotional connect and sentimental bond for one's country. After all, you live there to say the least! Imagine you happen to travel abroad for a short vacation. Getting into a new country, the travel, the culture, the people, it all sounds exhilarating. Similarly, when we have our friends and family who do not share the same nationality as we, as in, who do not belong to our country, describing an image about our country would be a fun conversation starter.

The rule is to speak in a language that the listener is comfortable with. Speak in English to be on a safer side as it is a universal language. Let's look at an example at how you can start a conversation!

Break the ice:

 

Sagar (Indian): "Hey Ralph! I've come to receive you as Dad had an urgent meeting to attend."

Ralph (Foreigner): "Hey Sagar. It's nice to finally meet you... Heard a lot about you from your dad!"

Sagar (Indian): "Well, what can I say? Hope you had a wonderful journey. And of course! Welcome to India!"

Ralph (Foreigner): "Thank you. Am so glad to finally get here but I'm a little lost as to where to start my tour of this beautiful country."

Sagar (Indian): "Hey! I heard this is your first visit to India; would you like me to assist you in any way? I know a lot about my country and would be proud to be of any help."

Ralph (Foreigner): "Yes, I do need some assistance as to which places to visit. Could you please help me out with the list of only the 'must- see' places in India?"

Sagar (Indian): "Sure. There are an astounding number of places that hold tourists' interest but I will give you a short list of the 'must- see' places in India. India is a country full of colors and cultures. We are proud to have a concoction of 'n' number of religions and yet stand as one at all times."

Ralph (Foreigner): "Oh yes! I have read a lot about India and its diverse culture. I would love to know more though. It is nice to know that I can finally just lay back and relax as I know that now I'm in safe hands. Thank you for being so helpful and kind Sagar."

Sagar (Indian): "My love for my country is immense and it's nothing but my pleasure to be of any help Ralph!"

Describe with enthusiasm and detailing

See, you have managed to strike a conversation. Moving on to the next step, when it comes to describing your country... Shy less! Read up enough and more about your country's history, memorize all the crucial dates, and focus on recent events. Having well narrated the history and the present, talk about the places that hold tourist attractions, being extremely meticulous, detailed, and protrude the passion you share for your country in your conversation.

Stick to the essence

 

Describing one's country should have an essence, an essence of belonging. It's not at all difficult once you get a grasp of the English language. To speak flawlessly in English, one does not need to go anywhere, enroll in our online English-speaking course and in no time you will know how to speak in English, as if it were your mother tongue. Well-spoken English will improve your communication skills and help you speak in English fluently without a hiccup. Happy learning!

About eAgeTutor:

eAgeTutor.com is the premier online English learning institute. eAge's world class faculty and ace communication experts, from around the globe, help you to improve in an all-round manner. Assignments and tasks based on a well-researched content developed by subject matter and industry experts can certainly fetch the most desired results for improving spoken English skills. In this age of effective and advance communication technology, online spoken English programs are the most effective and convenient way to learn English.

For further information on our online English speaking courses or to experience the wonders of the virtual classroom, fix a demonstration session with our tutor.

- By Monika Agarwal

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