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🇺🇸 English · C1

Greetings & Introductions in English · C1

60 English words and phrases for greetings & introductions, at C1 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. amiable
    amiable

    Her amiable greeting put everyone at ease.

    Her amiable greeting put everyone at ease.

  2. etiquette
    etiquette

    Business etiquette differs across cultures.

    Business etiquette differs across cultures.

  3. hospitality
    hospitality

    Thank you for your warm hospitality.

    Thank you for your warm hospitality.

  4. mutual
    mutual

    We were introduced by a mutual friend.

    We were introduced by a mutual friend.

  5. icebreaker
    icebreaker

    A good icebreaker makes meetings easier.

    A good icebreaker makes meetings easier.

  6. cordial
    cordial

    We received a cordial welcome.

    We received a cordial welcome.

  7. acquaint
    acquaint

    Let me acquaint you with the team.

    Let me acquaint you with the team.

  8. entourage
    entourage

    The singer arrived with her entourage.

    The singer arrived with her entourage.

  9. protocol
    protocol

    Diplomatic protocol requires a formal greeting.

    Diplomatic protocol requires a formal greeting.

  10. affable
    affable

    The professor is affable and always has time for students.

    The professor is affable and always has time for students.

  11. genial
    genial

    Our host was genial and quick to laugh.

    Our host was genial and quick to laugh.

  12. convivial
    convivial

    The dinner had a warm, convivial atmosphere.

    The dinner had a warm, convivial atmosphere.

  13. amicable
    amicable

    They kept things amicable even after the disagreement.

    They kept things amicable even after the disagreement.

  14. salutation
    salutation

    The letter began with a formal salutation.

    The letter began with a formal salutation.

  15. valediction
    valediction

    He ended his speech with a heartfelt valediction.

    He ended his speech with a heartfelt valediction.

  16. glad-hand
    glad-hand

    The politician glad-handed everyone at the fundraiser.

    The politician glad-handed everyone at the fundraiser.

  17. rub elbows with
    rub elbows with

    At the gala, she got to rub elbows with celebrities.

    At the gala, she got to rub elbows with celebrities.

  18. make nice
    make nice

    They finally made nice after years of tension.

    They finally made nice after years of tension.

  19. get off on the right foot
    get off on the right foot

    I want to get off on the right foot with my new colleagues.

    I want to get off on the right foot with my new colleagues.

  20. make the rounds
    make the rounds

    The CEO made the rounds, greeting every department.

    The CEO made the rounds, greeting every department.

  21. work the room
    work the room

    He knows how to work the room at any event.

    He knows how to work the room at any event.

  22. familiar face
    familiar face

    It's comforting to see a familiar face in a new city.

    It's comforting to see a familiar face in a new city.

  23. kindred spirit
    kindred spirit

    I felt like I'd found a kindred spirit.

    I felt like I'd found a kindred spirit.

  24. bonhomie
    bonhomie

    His natural bonhomie made him popular at every party.

    His natural bonhomie made him popular at every party.

  25. geniality
    geniality

    Her geniality put every guest at ease.

    Her geniality put every guest at ease.

  26. put on airs
    put on airs

    Despite his success, he never puts on airs.

    Despite his success, he never puts on airs.

  27. keep up appearances
    keep up appearances

    They smiled and kept up appearances at the party.

    They smiled and kept up appearances at the party.

  28. extend an olive branch
    extend an olive branch

    She extended an olive branch after their argument.

    She extended an olive branch after their argument.

  29. curry favor
    curry favor

    He always tries to curry favor with the boss.

    He always tries to curry favor with the boss.

  30. name-drop
    name-drop

    He kept name-dropping his famous clients.

    He kept name-dropping his famous clients.

  31. It's an honor to finally meet you in person.
    It's an honor to finally meet you in person.
  32. Please give my regards to your family.
    Please give my regards to your family.
  33. I look forward to working with you.
    I look forward to working with you.
  34. Let me extend a warm welcome to you all.
    Let me extend a warm welcome to you all.
  35. It's been ages since we last caught up.
    It's been ages since we last caught up.
  36. Don't be a stranger!
    Don't be a stranger!
  37. I'd like to formally introduce our new director.
    I'd like to formally introduce our new director.
  38. It's not what you know, it's who you know.
    It's not what you know, it's who you know.
  39. First impressions are hard to shake.
    First impressions are hard to shake.
  40. He has a gift for making strangers feel like old friends.
    He has a gift for making strangers feel like old friends.
  41. She never fails to charm a room.
    She never fails to charm a room.
  42. He's the kind of person everyone wants to know.
    He's the kind of person everyone wants to know.
  43. A firm handshake can speak louder than words.
    A firm handshake can speak louder than words.
  44. It pays to be on good terms with everyone.
    It pays to be on good terms with everyone.
  45. He greeted us as though we were old friends, though we'd just met.
    He greeted us as though we were old friends, though we'd just met.
  46. There's an art to introducing people well.
    There's an art to introducing people well.
  47. Even the coldest crowd warmed up to her eventually.
    Even the coldest crowd warmed up to her eventually.
  48. He has an uncanny ability to put anyone at ease.
    He has an uncanny ability to put anyone at ease.
  49. Good manners never go out of style.
    Good manners never go out of style.
  50. She has a way of making formal introductions feel effortless.
    She has a way of making formal introductions feel effortless.
  51. A warm welcome can set the tone for everything that follows.
    A warm welcome can set the tone for everything that follows.
  52. He's mastered the art of the graceful exit.
    He's mastered the art of the graceful exit.
  53. It's a small gesture, but a warm greeting goes a long way.
    It's a small gesture, but a warm greeting goes a long way.
  54. She's the type who never forgets a name or a face.
    She's the type who never forgets a name or a face.
  55. His reputation preceded him.
    His reputation preceded him.
  56. They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression.
    They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression.
  57. He has a way with words that instantly wins people over.
    He has a way with words that instantly wins people over.
  58. It's the little courtesies that leave a lasting impression.
    It's the little courtesies that leave a lasting impression.
  59. She carries herself with an easy, natural grace.
    She carries herself with an easy, natural grace.
  60. He always knows just the right thing to say when meeting someone new.
    He always knows just the right thing to say when meeting someone new.

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