Greetings, Parting, Thanking and Apologizing



Activity 1. Read this story
Story of Herald

Activity 2. After reading the story, in your group, answer the following questions:
  • What did Herald's mother say when Herald left home?
  • What did Herald say when he got into the classroom?
  • Why did Herald apologize to the teacher?
  • What did he say to apologize?
  • What did he ask from Lala?
  • What should Herald say after Lala gave him the pen?
  • What did Mr. Ramli say before leaving the class?

Important Lessons!


What should you when you meet someone?

Formal and polite:
Good morning.
Good afternoon.
Good evening.
How are you?
How do you do?

Informal:
Hi!
Hello!
Hey!
How is it going?
How's life?

Response 
Morning too
Hi
Hello
I'm fine
How do you do


What should you say to take a leave?
See you later
Good bye
Good night
bye
I'll see you then
Nice talking to you.
We should hang out again.
I am sorry, I gotta go now.

Response 
See you too
Bye
See you then

What should you say to thank someone(expressing gratitude)?
I'd like to thank you for ......
Thank you so much
I really appreciate it
That's very nice. Thanks
Thanks.

Response 
That's alright 
Don't mention it
My pleasure
No problem

What should you say to apologize?
I apologize for...
My apology for....
I am sorry for...
Forgive me

Response 
That's alright 
It's okay, but don't do it again
No problem

Worksheet

Complete the following dialog with correct expressions:
1. Cinthya : Hi, Ra. How are you?
    Ira         : ...... Where are you going?
    Cinthya : I am going to go to the library. Do you want to join?
    Ira         : ........  I have to see Mr. Faizal now.

2. Mr. Faizal  : Well, it was nice talking to you. But I have to go now.
    Mr. Wahyu : Me too. We should go out and have lunch together next time.
    Mr. Faizal  : Yeah sounds great. ............
    Mr. Wahyu : See you too.

3. Mr. Faizal : Please tell Ira to come to my room?
    Chintya     : Yes, Sir.
    Mr. Faizal : ........
    Chintya     : My pleasure, sir.

4. Ira             : ............... I forgot to bring my homework.
    Mr. Faizal : Well then. But, you should bring it tomorrow.
    Cinthya     : Yes, sir. I'm really thankful for giving me another chance.
    Mr. Faizal : ...............