Formal verses Informal greetings for the first time

We have different types of greetings in English, and this can depend on the situation. Please see the examples below:

What is the difference between formal and informal language? Working out when to use formal language and when to be informal is a big part of mastering a language…

Formal and informal language serve different purposes. The tone, the choice of words, and the way the words are put together vary between the two styles. Formal language is less personal than informal language. It is used when writing for professional or academic purposes like university assignments. Formal language does not use colloquialisms, contractions, or first-person pronouns such as ‘I’ or ‘We

Informal language is more casual and spontaneous. It is used when communicating with friends or family either in writing or in conversation. Informal language is often used when writing personal emails, text messages, and in business correspondence. The tone of informal language is more personal than formal language.’

Formal Greetings

Hello Mary!

Hello.

How are you?

Good morning.

Good afternoon.

Good evening.

What are you doing?

It’s nice to meet you.

How is it going?

How are you doing?

Good to see you.

It is a pleasure to meet you.

How do you do?

It’s an honor to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Pleased to meet you. ...

Informal

Hey! (Interjections)

What’s up?

Howdy!

How are ya?

Hi!

What’s new?

What’s going on?

How is it going?

How are things?

What’s up?

How is everything?

How’s life?

Long time no see!