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Saying Hello in Canada

## Greetings Canadians often say **'Hi'**, **'Hello'**, or **'Hey'** in casual settings. At work or with strangers, use **'Good morning'**, **'Good afternoon'**, or **'Good evening'**. ## Asking how someone is - *How are you?* - *How's it going?* - *How have you been?* Polite replies: *I'm well, thank you. How about you?*
Key terms
greetingpolitecasualformal
Examples
  • At the bank: *Good morning, I'd like to open an account.*
  • At a coffee shop: *Hi, can I get a medium coffee, please?*
Summary

Use casual greetings with friends and formal ones with strangers or at work.

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