Bahasa Inggris 2

 Common Expression

In English, there are two ways of introducing one self. The

first one is formal way. This way of speaking is done when you

are interacting with new people in seminars, business, offices,

etc. The other one is informal way. It is used when you talk with

people younger than you or new people you meet in a bus,

supermarket, beach, etc.

INFORMAL  • Colleagues

                       • Friends,family members

PORMAL       • Employee-boss,teacher

                          student

                       • Strangers

                       • Younger people - older people

                        

From the dialogues above, you can see the different

expressions used in formal and informal contexts, especially

the ones used to start and to end the conversations. These

expressions are called greeting and leave taking. When you

begin talking and stop talking with someone, you must use

these expressions.

Learn more about expressions of greeting and leave

taking from the table below.

Dialog : 

Setting: Inside a bus, on the way to a bookstore.

Characters:

You: The person going to the bookstore.

Friend: Your friend sitting next to you.

You: I can't wait to get to the bookstore! I've been wanting to read that new mystery novel for weeks.

Friend: Oh, really? What's it called? 

You: It's called "The Midnight Library." I've heard great things about it.

Friend: I love mystery novels too! Have you checked out the new section of used books? They have some really old editions.

You: I haven't had a chance yet, but I definitely will. I love finding hidden gems in the used book section.

Friend: Yeah, me too. Sometimes you can find first editions for really cheap.

You: I know, right? It's like a treasure hunt.

Friend: Exactly! Well, I'm going to get off at the next stop. Have fun at the bookstore!

You: Thanks! You too.