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Greetings, Replies, Asking Again and Confirming

Smooth talk has four moves: greet kindly, reply and ask back, ask again when you did not hear, and confirm by repeating the key fact. Short polite phrases such as "Could you say that again?" and "So it is on Monday, right?" keep a conversation easy.

🎬 Step-by-step story

  1. Greeting: "Good morning, Ms Rao!" The friend answers in the same way. A greeting starts a talk kindly.
  2. "How are you?" The usual reply is short: "I'm fine, thanks. And you?" The last block asks back.
  3. You did not hear. Say "Could you say that again?" The friend repeats the message.
  4. Check you understood: say the main fact back with "right?" The friend says "Yes, that's right."
  5. Ending: say thanks and when you will meet next. The friend says a goodbye.
  6. Free play: press a button to see one polite move. Blue is you, green is your friend.

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🤔 Common doubts, cleared

Do I always copy the greeting?

Mostly yes. The reply matches the greeting and often adds a name or a question. See the green row.

Is a short answer to "How are you?" rude?

No. A short answer is normal. Add "And you?" to show interest.

Is it rude to ask again?

No. Asking again politely is a sign you care about the message.

Why say the fact back?

So both people know the message was understood. The glowing block is the fact you repeat.

Greetings and responses

A greeting is a short friendly sentence at the start of a talk. Match it to the time and the person.

The reply copies the greeting and adds a name or a question: "Good morning, Aarav!" For "How are you?" say "I'm fine, thanks. And you?"

Asking again politely

If you did not hear or understand, always ask again. Use these:

Start with "Sorry" and end with "please" to sound kind.

Confirming what you heard

Say the key fact back, then add a check word: right?, correct?, is that OK?

The other person says "Yes, that's right" or fixes the mistake.

Ending a conversation

End kindly: thank the person and say what comes next. "Thanks for your help. See you tomorrow!" The reply can be "Bye! Take care."

Key formulas and definitions

Worked examples

1. A teacher says "Good morning, class." What do you say?

Good morning, Ms Rao! (copy the greeting and add a name)

2. You did not hear a phone number. What do you say?

Sorry, could you say that again, please?

3. Your friend says "The film starts at five." Confirm it.

So the film starts at five, right?

4. How do you end a talk with a classmate?

Thanks for your help. See you tomorrow! Bye!

Common mistakes

Practice quiz

1. The best reply to "How are you?" is:
2. You did not hear. You say:
3. "So the test is on Monday, right?" is:
4. A polite goodbye is:
5. A word that checks a fact is:

Practice: answer these yourself

Type or choose your answer, then press Check. Use a hint if you are stuck; the full solution appears after you answer.

Frequently asked questions

How do I greet a teacher in English?

Say "Good morning, Ms Rao" or "Good afternoon, sir". Use the time of day and a respectful title.

How do I ask someone to repeat?

"Sorry, could you say that again?" or "Pardon?" Both are polite.

Why confirm what I heard?

It catches mistakes early and shows the speaker you are listening.

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