GOOD MORNING,

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3. Memahami pengetahuan (faktual, konseptual, dan prosedural) berdasarkan rasa ingin tahunya
tentang ilmu pengetahuan, teknologi, seni, budaya terkait fenomena dan kejadian tampak mata.
4. Mencoba, mengolah, dan menyaji dalam ranah konkret (menggunakan, mengurai, merangkai,
memodifikasi, dan membuat) dan ranah abstrak (menulis, membaca, menghitung, menggambar,
dan mengarang) sesuai dengan yang dipelajari di sekolah dan sumber lain yang sama dalam
sudut pandang/teori.

3.1 Mengidentifikasi fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan teks interaksi interpersonal
lisan dan tulis yang melibatkan tindakan menyapa, berpamitan, mengucapkan terimakasih, dan
meminta maaf, serta menanggapinya, sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya.
4.1 Menyusun teks interaksi interpersonal lisan dan tulis sangat pendek dan sederhana yang
melibatkan tindakan menyapa, berpamitan, mengucapkan terimakasih, dan meminta maaf, dan
menanggapinya dengan memperhatikan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan yang
benar dan sesuai konteks.

1. Mengenali ungkapan sapaan, berpamitan, berterima kasih, dan permintaan maaf, dengan benar.
2. Merespon ungkapan sapaan, berpamitan, berterima kasih, dan permintaan maaf, dengan baik
dan benar.
3. Merancang teks tulis dan lisan terkait ungkapan sapaan, berpamitan, berterima kasih, dan
permintaan maaf dengan benar sesuai konteks.

Picture: Greeting.
Source: www.pdhotspot.com.
Greeeting is a basic expression in communication and used to open a conversation. It will not
only show our respect to others but also show our sincerity with others. So, the correct way off
greeting people is very important. In this chapter, we will learn more about greeting and other
basic expressions in communication. Pay attention to the material below!
A. Introducing and Greeting
1. Introducing
Introduction is an important part in everyday conversation. So, when you meet someone new, you have
to introduce yourself properly.
Here are some expressions you can use to introduce yourself.
Introducing Yourself
Hello, my name is ….
Hello, I’m ….
Let me introduce myself, my name is ….
Good morning. May I introduce myself? My name is ….

If you want to introduce other people to someone, you may do so by using the following expressions.
Introducing Other People
May I introduce … to you?
I’d like you to meet ….
This is ….
Have you met ….

Observing and Asking Question

Conversation 1
Bob : Hi, my name is Bob. Nice to meet you.
Robin : Glad to meet you, Sam. Iʼm Robin.
Bob : Hi, Robin. How are you?
Robin : Iʼm fine, thank you. How about you?
Bob : Pretty good, thanks.

Conversation 2
Alex : Have you two met each other?
Sally : No, we haven't.
Alex : Ron, this is Sally. Sally this is Ron.
Ron : Nice to meet you Sally.
Sally : Nice to meet you too, Ron.

2. Greeting
Greeting is something that is said or done to show that you are happy to meet or welcome others. The
common greeting phrase is “hello, how are you?”
Here are some expressions you can use to greet people.
Greeting People Responding to Greeting
- Hi, hello. - Hi, hello.
- Good morning - Good morning
- Good afternoon - Good afternoon
- Good evening - Good evening
- Good night - Good night
- How are you? / How are you doing? - I’m fine / Very well, thank you / Fine,
thanks / Great / Okay / Not bad / So-so
- How about you? / And you?
- How do you do? - How do you do?
*Important note: when someone says, “How do you do?”, it is not really a question, its meaning is
similar to “Hello”.
 Observing and Asking Question

Conversation 1
Mr. Sam : “Good morning, everybody. How are you today?”
Students : “Good morning, Sir. We are fine, thank you. How
about you, Sir?”
Mr. Sam : “Very well, thanks.”

Conversation 2
Steve : “Hi, Jack, It’s nice to see you. How are you doing?”
Jack : “Wow. How long has it been? It seems like more
than two years. I’m doing great. How about you?”
Steve : “Not too bad. I am pretty busy at school these
days.”
Jack : “Well, have a good day.”
Steve : “Thanks, you too.”

B. Leave-taking
Leave-taking is the act of departing or saying goodbye. There are some expressions to say goodbye.
Here are some expressions you can use to say goodbye.
Simple Goodbye Leaving a Place
- Goodbye. - I have to leave here by tomorrow.
- I hope to see you soon. - I need to depart for the station in an
Formal - It was nice meeting you hour.
- Have a good day. - Would you mind if I leave the party
- Farewell. before it ends?
- Bye. - Sorry, I got to go now.
- See you. - I’ll be leaving in 5 minutes.
- See you later/tomorrow/ - I’m afraid I have to head off now.
Informal soon.
- Talk to you later.
- So long!
- Take care.

C. Thanking
Thanking people or gratitude is used to express to someone that you are grateful for the good things
happening around you. There are various ways of saying “thanks”.
Here are some expressions you can use to thank people:
Expressing Thanks Responding to Thanks
- Thank you - You’re welcome
- Thanks - Don’t mention it
- Thank you for …. - (It’s) my pleasure
- I am very thankful that …. - I'm glad/happy I could help
- That was very kind of you. - It’s/that’s all right/okay
- What you have done means a lot to me. - No problem
- I appreciate what you have done for me. - Not at all
- If anyone deserves thanks, it’s you. - Of course
- You have been very helpful. Thanks - Anytime
D. Apologizing
The expressions of apology are used to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that
has caused problems for others.
Here are some expressions you can use to apologize:
Apologizing Responding to Apologies
- I am sorry - That’s allright
- I am sorry for …. - Never mind
- Sorry - It doesn’t matter
- I’d like to apologize for …. - That’s okay
- It’s all my fault - Forget about it
- Please, forgive me for …. - Don’t worry about it
- Please, accept my apologies for …. - No harm done

Observing and Asking Question

Conversation 1
Sandy : “Thanks a lot for this amazing birthday surprise”
Rachel : “No sweat. You did the same to my birthday last
month, so I am returning the favor now”
Sandy : “Thanks a lot. You’re my greatest friend.”

Conversation 2
Paul : “I’m very sorry for stepping on your foot!.”
John : “Don’t worry about it. It’s very crowded on this train.”

Task 2
Complete the following conversations with the answers provided in the box. Then, practice it with
your partner.
Conversation 1
Harry : Hi Mike. ... (1) ….
Michael: Oh. Hi Harry. Good morning. ...(2) ….
Harry : ...(3) … thanks. (4) ….
Michael: ...(5) ….

a. How are you? d. Not bad, thanks.

b. How about you? e. Okay.
c. Good morning.

Conversation 2
Elizabeth : Mr. Bond, (6) … Dr. Bill Simpson.
Mr. Bond : ...(7) …, Dr. Simpson.
Dr. Simpson : ...(8) ….

a. It’s nice to meet you

b. Pleasure to meet you, too
c. I’d like you to meet
Conversation 3
Joyce : Hi, Hannah! ...(9) ….
Hannah : Fine, thanks, and you?
Joyce : Just fine. ...(10) ….
Hannah : To the library. I am going to have a history exam next week and need to start studying.
Joyce : Oh, no. Well, ...(11) … Good luck!
Hannah : Thanks. See you later.

a. Where are you off to?

b. How is it going?
c. I will see you later then

Conversation 4
Jake : I hope you'll forgive me for being late. ...(12) ….
Teacher : That's quite all right. ... (13) ….

a. I had a flat tire.

b. It can happen to anyone.

Conversation 5
Katarina : ...(14) … for lending me your bicycle.
Phill : Don't mention it. (15) … you need it again.

a. Let me know if
b. Thank you so much