Greetings Games/Quiz

UK Customs Meeting and Greeting

People around the world greet each other in different ways. Today, let's look at greetings in the UK. After that, you can tell us about greetings in your own country!

UK Customs - True or False?

Look at the sentences about meeting people in the UK. Are they true or false? Write your answers on your PC or in a notebook.

We usually say "How are you?" as a greeting.

"Nice meeting you!" and "Nice to meet you!" have the same meaning.

We usually make eye contact when we greet somebody.

When we meet somebody new, we say "How do you do?"

We hug everybody that we meet.

We only say "Nice to meet you!" the first time we meet somebody.

Are you correct? Click "Next" to check your answers!

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True or False? - Answers

Move your cursor over the boxes. If it goes red, it is false! If it goes green, it is true! You can click on the boxes for more information!

We usually say "How are you?" as a greeting.

"Nice meeting you!" and "Nice to meet you!" have the same meaning.

We usually make eye contact when we greet somebody.

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We only say "Nice to meet you!" the first time we meet somebody.

When we meet somebody new, we say "How do you do?"

We hug everybody that we meet.

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Customs In Your Country

In your country, what do you do when you meet or greet somebody ?

Small talk! What do you talk about when you meet someone new?

When you visit someone's house, do you bring a gift?

Free choice! (Tell us anything!)

Do you use body language when you greet people? (Shaking hands, hugging, etc.)

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