Greetings before a Conversation
Sometimes you stop and talk for a minute as you say hello. This type of greeting is followed by a conversation. Close friends often hug when they greet each other, especially after a long time without seeing one other. Men sometimes give each other a hand shake or a high-five (touch palms above the head).
有些时候你在说过“你好”后还会停下来再和对方交谈一两分钟，这种类型的问候将会引出一段谈话。好朋友间经常会在互相打招呼时拥抱对方，尤其是在两人很久没见面的情况下。男士们有时会选择握手或是（在头以上的位置）击掌。
Tips
•Stand near a person and say hello.
靠近对方说“你好”。
•Express happiness to see a person.
表现出你见到对方很高兴。
•Ask a question or begin a conversation.
问问题或开始对话。
Useful Phrases
•Nice to see you.
•Long time no see. (I haven't seen you in a while.)
•What have you been up to?
•How are things?
•It's been a while. (It's been a while since I've seen you.)
•What's new?
•Not much. (answer to What's new?)