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5 Greeting or parting?

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Activity 5

Look at the photos again. What do you think these people were saying to each other as they were greeting or parting? In each case, select the appropriate words underneath the photo. Note: ‘Bienvenue’ means ‘welcome’.

Photo of a man and woman aged 60–70 with two young boys, both waving goodbye to as the boys leave the grandparents house.
 
Photo of two young men kissing cheeks, each holding the other’s arm.. They are both dressed casually, one is wearing a cream-coloured coat, the other a black coat.
 
Photo of two women standing in their workplace and kissing on the cheek. They are both dressed in a smart-casual style.
 
Photo of two men sitting by a desk in an office and shaking hands. They are both wearing shirts without jackets in an informal work style.
 
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