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me: Hello. I am coming back. There are two questions. Why is it necessary for us to say greetings? What is good greeting in any situation?
AI: Hello, welcome back. I'm glad you're interested in learning more about greetings. Here are some possible answers to your questions:
- Why is it necessary for us to say greetings? Greetings are ways of welcoming or recognizing a person. They are important for helping a wide range of social interactions run smoothly by following the social customs in a given setting and culture. Greetings can also show attention, respect, and a sense of belonging to someone. They can also establish a personal connection, give an opportunity to highlight specific merchandise and promotions, and help customers feel comfortable⁴. Greetings can also break down defensive walls and make strangers comfortable¹.
- What is good greeting in any situation? There is no definitive answer to this question, as different situations may require different types of greetings. However, some general guidelines are:
- Use formal greetings when you want to show respect or maintain a professional tone in your interaction. For example, when you meet someone for the first time, when you speak with someone in a position of authority, or when you write a business email or letter. Some formal greetings are "How do you do?", "Nice to meet you", "Good morning/afternoon/evening", and "Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. Last Name" ²³⁵.
- Use informal greetings when you want to be friendly or casual in your interaction. For example, when you chat with your friends, family, or peers, when you text someone you know well, or when you greet someone you see often. Some informal greetings are "Hello", "Hi", "Hey", "What's up?", "How's it going?", and "Hi there" ⁶⁷⁸⁹.
- Use appropriate gestures and body language to accompany your verbal greetings. For example, shaking hands, smiling, nodding, waving, or making eye contact. These can help convey your sincerity and interest in the other person.
- Be mindful of the time of day, the context, and the culture of the person you are greeting. For example, some greetings may be more suitable for morning than evening, some may be more common in certain regions or countries than others, and some may be more respectful or polite than others depending on the situation.
I hope this helps you understand more about greetings in English. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask me
Source: Conversation with Bing, 2023/7/25
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me: When I send a message to someone, I often use a phrase like "If you are not interested in me, please pay no attention to this message." Do you think this is rude? I think that being polite is constitution in human communication, because there is the reason why we commit "GIVE AND TAKE." Being polite is substantial matter in our lives.
AI: Thank you for your message. I appreciate your interest in being polite and respectful in your communication. I agree that being polite is an important part of human interaction, as it can help build trust, rapport, and goodwill with others. However, I also think that being polite does not mean being passive or insecure. Sometimes, being too indirect or apologetic can make you seem less confident or sincere, and it can also make the other person feel uncomfortable or annoyed.
For example, when you say "If you are not interested in me, please pay no attention to this message", you are implying that you expect the other person to ignore you or reject you. This can come across as needy or desperate, and it can also put pressure on the other person to respond in a certain way. A more polite and confident way to say this would be "I hope you are interested in me, but if not, I understand and respect your decision". This way, you are expressing your hope and interest, but also giving the other person the freedom and space to choose how they want to respond.
Here are some other tips on how to write a polite message:
- Use a clear and specific subject line that summarizes the purpose of your message ¹.
- Start with a friendly greeting that addresses the recipient by their name or title ²⁴.
- State your main point or request in a concise and polite way ³⁵⁶.
- Provide any relevant details or information that support your point or request ³⁵⁶.
- Use modal verbs (such as could, would, might) and tentative language (such as maybe, perhaps, I'm not sure) to soften your tone and sound more respectful ⁵⁶.
- Avoid using words that sound demanding or accusatory (such as should, must, you need to) or that make the recipient feel guilty (such as sorry, apologize, bother) ³⁵⁶.
- End with a clear call to action that tells the recipient what you want them to do next (such as reply, confirm, send) ¹³.
- Thank the recipient for their time and attention, and sign off with a courteous closing (such as sincerely, best regards, cheers) ²³.
I hope this helps you write more polite messages in the future. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask me
Source: Conversation with Bing, 2023/7/25
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me: You know fundamental principles of it. I will train myself to write down good sentences. Thank you for answering my question. See you Later!
AI: You're very welcome. I'm happy to help you improve your writing skills. Thank you for your kind words and your interest in Bing chat. See you later!
