## 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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