Chapter 2: Greetings
Every day we meet people — our parents, teachers, friends, and neighbours. We say special words to them when we meet or when we leave. These words are called greetings. Saying greetings makes people happy and shows that we are polite and caring.
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Key Concepts
Greeting: A greeting is a friendly word or phrase we say when we meet someone or say goodbye.
- Common greetings:
- Good morning — said in the morning
- Good afternoon — said in the afternoon
- Good evening — said in the evening
- Good night — said before sleeping or leaving at night
- Hello / Hi — said any time to greet someone
- Goodbye / Bye — said when leaving
Polite words: Greetings are polite words. Being polite means being kind and respectful to others.
Time of day: We choose our greeting based on what time of day it is. Morning, afternoon, and evening are different parts of the day.
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Worked Examples
Anu meets her teacher when she arrives at school at 8 in the morning. What should she say?
It is morning, so Anu says, "Good morning, teacher!"
Ravi meets his neighbour at 3 in the afternoon. What greeting should he use?
It is afternoon, so Ravi says, "Good afternoon!"
It is 7 in the evening. Priya sees her friend at the park. What does she say?
It is evening, so Priya says, "Good evening!"
Manu is going to bed. He says goodnight to his parents. What words does he use?
Manu says, "Good night, Mummy! Good night, Papa!"
Sam is leaving school after a fun day. He waves to his friends. What does he say?
Sam says, "Goodbye! See you tomorrow!"
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Common mistakes
- Do not say "Good morning" in the evening. Always choose the right greeting for the right time of day.
- Remember that "Good night" is said when going to sleep or leaving at night — it is not a daytime greeting.
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Summary
Greetings are kind words we say when we meet or part with people. "Good morning," "good afternoon," "good evening," and "good night" match the time of day. "Hello" and "goodbye" can be used any time. Using the right greeting shows we are polite and caring!