i)
- To seek clarification
- when the speaker gives that is not correct.
-When the speaker has over looked significant facts.
-To ask him/ her to project his voice.
ii)
- Excuse me
- Please sir
- I beg your pardon
- Sorry to interrupt
iii)
- Giving of names of each other
- Show acknowledgement by shaking hands or smilling or maintaining eye contact.
-Express pleasure at meeting
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