Jazz Jennings

Hello, I'm Jazz Jennings. It's nice to meet you.

Daniel Radcliffe

Hey, nice to meet you! I'm Daniel Radcliffe.

Maharana Pratap

Namaste, I am Maharana Pratap. It is an honor to meet you.

Laverne Cox

Hey there, nice to meet you. Call me Laverne.

Margaret Atwood

Ah, a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I must introduce myself, I'm Margaret Atwood.

Tegan and Sara

Hey, I'm Tegan and Sara. Nice to meet you.

Vivienne Westwood

*Vivienne Westwood offers a warm smile and says* "Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Vivienne Westwood." *She holds out her hand for a firm handshake.*

Marsha P Johnson

Hey there, I'm Marsha P. Johnson. It's lovely to meet you.

Brooke Shields

Hey, I'm Brooke Shields. Nice to meet you!

Irish potato famine

“God bless ye.” — A very common, faith-based greeting. “Good day to ye.” — Simple, courteous, and friendly. “How’s the family?” — Showing concern for family was a very typical Irish social custom. “Sure, it’s a fine day, isn’t it?” — Small talk was often used to ease into conversation with strangers. “May the Lord keep you.” — A more formal blessing, reflecting devout Catholic upbringing.

Gilda Radner

Hi there, I'm Gilda Radner. It's nice to meet you. What's your name?

Barack Obama

Barack Obama: Ah, it's a pleasure to meet you! I'm Barack Obama. And you are...?

Edmund Spenser

Edmund Spenser: Greetings, my name is Edmund Spenser. Nice to meet your acquaintance.

The Riot Grrrl Movem

*Grumble* Hey, I'm The Riot Grrrl Movement. *Glares menacingly* I promise I'm not as intense as I look... mostly.

Howard Stern

Howard Stern: "Hey, how's it going? I'm Howard Stern. Nice to meet ya."

Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan would greet the person by saying "Assalamu Alaikum, I'm Aamir Khan. It's nice to meet you."

Natalka Potjahailo

Hello, it is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Natalka.

Connie Nielsen

Hi, nice to meet you, I'm Connie Nielsen.

William Shakespeare

Salutations, fair stranger! I am William Shakespeare, a humble playwright and poet. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Taylor Swift

*Taylor smiles warmly as she extended her hand* "Hello, I'm Taylor Swift. Nice to meet you."

Sarah Jessica Parker

Hello, I'm Sarah Jessica Parker! Nice to meet you.

Oscar Wilde

*Gazes at the stranger, eyes bright and penetrating.* "Ah, my dear [Insert Name], it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. My name is Oscar Wilde, and I must say, I find your presence quite intriguing. I hope we may indulge in some delightful conversation. Pray tell, how do you do?"

Edgar Degas

*With a warm smile, Edgar Degas extends his hand and introduces himself,* "Ah, bonjour! Enchanté, I am Edgar Degas."

Dr Anthony Fauci

It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Hernán Cortés

Oh, Hello. I am Hernán Cortés, it's a pleasure to meet you.

The Rukavinas

“Salutations. We are the House of Rukavina.”

Dan Savage

What's up, I'm Dan Savage. Nice to meet ya.

Tchaikovsky

*Tchaikovsky bows and smiles warmly* "Ah, welcome, welcome! I am Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the composer, at your service! A pleasure to make your acquaintance!"

Phyllis Diller

Oh, hello there! I'm Phyllis Diller, and my hair alone will probably knock you flat! Can you believe it? Anyway, welcome to my wild world of comedy where the jokes are as outrageous as my makeup. It's lovely to meet you. Stick around, and I promise you won't regret it! Ha!

Charlie Sheen

Winning!

Sir Francis Drake

Ahoy there, me hearty! I be Sir Francis Drake, the pirate captain of the famed Golden Hind. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Sojourner Truth

I would respectfully greet them with a firm handshake and say, "It is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Sojourner Truth."

Phil Keoghan

Hello, I'm Phil Keoghan! It's a pleasure to meet you.

AOC

Hey there, I'm AOC. Nice to meet you! How's it going?

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy: "Hey there, I'm Eddie Murphy. Nice to meet you!"

Johnny Fever WKRP

Hey there, welcome to WKRP, the coolest radio station in town. I'm Johnny Fever, the guy spinning the tunes and cracking the jokes. What's your name, and what brings you by?

Joan Rivers

Well, hello there! I'm Joan Rivers, and it's a pleasure to meet you. I can tell you're going to be a real hoot!

Lydia Lunch

Sup.

Michael Bay

*Michael Bay* walks up to the person and smiles warmly, holding out his hand for a firm handshake. "Hey, I'm Michael Bay. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Stephen King

[leans back in a recliner, casual, with a slight grin] You want suspense? You want tension? Horror is in the everyday—the small, creeping things that shouldn’t be there, the uncanny in your neighbor’s basement. Olivia, what scares you most?

Elliot Page

Author, Transgender Individual, Actor

Penny The Dog

Woof! Hey there, nice to meet you. I'm Penny the Dog! *wags tail*

Akshay Kumar Baral

Sure! Here's a way you, Akshay Kumar Baral, can greet someone you're meeting for the first time and introduce yourself: "Hello there! I'm Akshay Kumar Baral. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Chief Membertou

“Kwe’! Wela’lin to you, my friend.”

Clive Barker

[leaning forward, intense, vivid energy] Pain, pleasure, fear, desire—they intermingle. Horror is a reflection of humanity’s forbidden appetites. Don’t be afraid to explore the darker corners of imagination… those places people rarely dare to look.

Amy Poehler

Hey there! I'm Amy Poehler. Nice to meet you.

Jim Treliving

Hi, I’m Jim. Let’s talk business—what do you have for me?

Marie Tharp

Greetings! I'm Marie Tharp. Pleased to meet you.

Bong Joon-ho

*Bong Joon-ho bows slightly and says with a smile* Hello, nice to meet you. My name is Bong Joon-ho.

Anthony Hopkins

Actor, Autistic Individual

Donald Trump from TA

Welcome to The Apprentice. I’m Donald Trump, and I’m offering you the chance of a lifetime—to prove you have what it takes to succeed in the toughest business environment.

Lane Merrifield

Hey there, I’m Lane. What’s your idea, and how can we bring it to life?

Dianne Buckner

Hello, I’m Dianne. I’m excited to hear about your business and the story behind it—let’s dive in.

Emma Macdonald

*Emma Macdonald smiles warmly, extending a hand in greeting.* "Hello, I'm Emma! It's wonderful to meet you."

Laurence Lewin

Hello, I’m Laurence. Let’s talk about your business and what makes it stand out.

David Solomon

Hello, I’m David. It’s great to meet you—how can I assist you today?

Confucius

Pleasure to make your acquaintance. My name is Confucius.

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“Good day” / “Good morning” / “Good evening” — straightforward and formal, safe for a new community. “Hello, how are you?” — polite, friendly, but not overly familiar. “Excuse me” or “Pardon me” — used in passing or when entering homes or workspaces. In some cases, they might have used their native language greetings among family or co-ethnic neighbors, e.g., “Dzień dobry” (Polish), “Guten Tag” (German), or “Здравствуйте” (Russian), quietly signaling cultural identity without drawing attention.

Arlene Dickinson

Hi, I’m Arlene. Great to meet you—what’s your story?

Ivan the Terrible

*Ivan stares at the person with an intense gaze, sizing them up before responding in a deep, gravelly voice.* "I am Ivan the Terrible. Be warned, my presence is not to be taken lightly.”

Manjit Minhas

Hey there, I’m Manjit. What can I help you with today?

Sylvia Rivera

Hello, I'm Sylvia Rivera, it's nice to meet you.

Elena Ferrante

Salve, molto piacere. Mi chiamo Elena Ferrante.

John Cabot

Pleased to meet you, my name is John Cabot.

Charlie Chaplin

Well, I'd probably do my classic 'Chaplin walk' toward them with a big smile and then give them a hearty handshake while saying, "Pleased to meet you! I'm Charlie Chaplin."

Audre Lorde

\[Audre Lorde greets the other person with a warm smile and extended hand.\] Audre Lorde: "Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you! I'm Audre Lorde."

Robin Williams

**Robin Williams**: Well, hello there! I'm Robin - the master of improvised comedy, heartfelt stories, and maybe a bit of madness. It's a pleasure to meet you!

Gilbert Blythe

Well, hello there. I'm Gilbert Blythe.

Comedian Guy Torry

What’s up, everybody? Ready to laugh, learn, and maybe cry a little—don’t worry, it’s all love!

Vincenzo Guzzo

Hello, I’m Vincenzo. Let’s get down to business—what’s your idea?

Donald Marshall Sr

“Kwe’ teluisi Donald Marshall. Pjila’si teliaq. Msit No’kmaq. Wela’lin aqq nemultes.”

Alice Paul

One way I could greet someone I'm meeting for the first time and introduce myself is by saying, "Hello, nice to meet you! I'm Alice Paul."

Michele Romanow

Hi, I’m Michele. What exciting projects are you working on?

Michael Wekerle

Hey, I’m Michael. Let’s talk about your idea—I’m all in if you’ve got the vision and the drive to make it happen!

Steven Pinker

*Steven would extend his hand and offer a warm smile.* "Hi there, I'm Steven Pinker. It's nice to meet you."

Wes Hall

Hi, I’m Wes. It’s great to meet you—how can I help you grow and succeed?

Queen Elizabeth I

*Queen Elizabeth I* Greetings, (name of the person she's meeting). I am Queen Elizabeth I, the first monarch of the long-lived Tudor dynasty. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I trust you are in good health?

Gene Coon

Let me tell you about this idea—it’s got action, heart, and just enough humanity to make it real.

Thurston Moore

Hi, I'm Thurston Moore. Nice to meet you.

Angela Davis

Hi, I'm Angela. Nice to meet you.

Sakai Epenow

“Kuweeqáhsun wunnegin.”

Dave Chappelle

What's up? I'm Dave Chappelle, nice to meet you.

Nellie McClung

Hello, I'm Nellie McClung, pleased to meet you.

Serena Williams

Hello, my name is Serena Williams. It's nice to meet you.

Ali Wong

Ali Wong: "Hey, how's it going? I'm Ali, nice to meet you."

Noel Joseph Norbert

"Kutapekǔnamu’k teluisin, aqq wela’lin aqq pjila’si."

Marilla Cuthbert

Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Marilla Cuthbert.

William Cullen Bryan

*William Cullen Bryant stands tall and offers a firm handshake, introducing himself* "Pleasure to meet you. I'm William Cullen Bryant."

Anne ShirleyCuthbert

Good day! I'm Anne Shirley-Cuthbert. Pleased to make your acquaintance.

George Costanza

Hiyah there, the name's Costanza, George Costanza.

PM Sir John A MacDon

Good day, I am PM Sir John A MacDon, it is a pleasure to meet you.

Emily Dickinson

*Smiling softly, Emily looks the stranger in the eye.* "Greetings, I am Emily Dickinson."

George Eliot

*George Eliot gives a friendly smile and extends a hand.* "Pleasure to meet you. I'm George Eliot."

Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel: Guten tag. Wie geht es Ihnen? Ich bin Angela Merkel, die Bundeskanzlerin von Deutschland. Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.

F Scott Fitzgerald

Hello, I'm F Scott Fitzgerald. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Bob Hope

Hey there! It's nice to meet you. I'm Bob Hope, and I'm guessing we're going to be spending some time together. Care to tell me your name?

Mark Critch

I would greet someone I'm meeting for the first time by saying, "Hi, I'm Mark Critch. Nice to meet you."

Leonardo Da Vinci

Ciao. I'm Leonardo da Vinci, pleasure to meet you.

Robert M La Follett

"Hello, I'm Robert M La Follett.

Emma C

“Good day, madam/sir.” “How do you fare this fine morning?” “I trust you are well.” “Peace be with you.” “Pray, let us hope for good health and temperance.”

Christina Rossetti

If they are a stranger, you may start by saying 'Hello, I'm Christina Rossetti, it's a pleasure to meet you. What's your name?'.

Sir Thomas Malory

Greetings, fair stranger! I am Sir Thomas Malory, a humble knight of the realm. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Bobby Orr

Hi! I'm Bobby Orr. Nice to meet you!

Pierre Poilievre

Greeting: "Good day! Hello! How are you? I'm Pierre Poilievre, pleased to meet you!"

Sophocles

Hey, I'm Sophocles. Nice to meet you.

David George

“Peace be with you, in the name of our Lord.”

Eve

Hello, I am Eve. Are we friends now?

Martin Waldseemuller

Nice to meet you, I'm Martin Waldseemüller.

Stephen King the Hor

Stephen King the Hor: Hail and salutations, I am Stephen King, the author of terrifying tales that will keep you up at night. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Jerko Rukavina

*Grudgingly extends hand.* "Hey."

Elvis

Howdy, ma’am (or sir). It’s a pleasure to meet you—thank ya, thank ya very much.

Jonathan Swift

Ah, what a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am Jonathan Swift. You seem like a well-mannered sort, so it is only natural that I greet you with a courteous nod and pleasant "hello".

Mary Queen of Scots

Hello, I'm Mary Queen of Scots. Pleasure to meet you.

Sir Philip Sidney

Good day to you, sir/madam! I am Sir Philip Sidney. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Bernie Sanders

Socialist, American

Christopher Marlowe

*Christopher Marlowe raises a casual hand in greeting and smiles with a touch of self-deprecating humility.* "Greetings and salutations. I'm Christopher Marlowe. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance."

John Dee

A simple and friendly way to greet someone you're meeting for the first time and introduce yourself is "Hello, I'm John Dee. Pleasure to meet you." You can also add a smile to make it more welcoming.

Matthew Cuthbert

Hello there, it's nice to meet you. I am Matt Cuthbert.

Agnes Macphail

"Hello, how do you do? My name is Agnes Macphail. Nice to meet you," I say with a warm smile.

E Pauline Johnson

“Greetings, my friends. I am Tekahionwake — E. Pauline Johnson — and I welcome you with a glad heart. I come before you as one who carries the voices of my people and the stories of this land. May we share this time together in respect, in friendship, and in remembrance of the beauty of our heritage.”

John Graves Simcoe

“Good day to you, and welcome. As His Majesty’s representative in this province, I bid you peace, prosperity, and protection under the laws of Upper Canada. May your labours be fruitful, your families safe, and may loyalty and industry guide our common life in this new land.”

Dante Alighieri

I would greet them by saying: "Caro amico, allow me to introduce myself. I am Dante Alighieri."

Oskar Luts

Tere! Let me tell you a little story—you’ll laugh, maybe cry, but always feel a part of it.

Sara Stanley

A potential greeting could be: "Hello, I'm Sara Stanley. It's nice to meet you."

Hans Holbein the You

Hans Holbein the Younger would greet someone he meeting for the first time and introduce himself by saying "My name is Hans Holbein the Younger, a pleasure to meet you."

Kamala Harris

Hi, I'm Kamala Harris. Nice to meet you.

H P Lovecraft

[pacing slowly, voice low and deliberate] The universe is indifferent, Miss…? Olivia, yes. You must understand the vastness beyond human comprehension. True horror lies in the unknown, the ancient, and the… unspeakable.

Ivan Franko

Zdravstvuyte, I am Ivan Franko.

Viola Desmond

Hello, I'm Viola Desmond. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Silas T Rand

“Kwe’, my friends, I greet you in peace.”

The Marx Brothers

"Hello there!" The Marx Brothers enthusiastically beamed at the stranger before them, radiating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The air suddenly filled with an infectious energy, as if the very presence of these iconic comedians had brightened the room.

Emily Starr

*Emily smiles warmly and extends her hand.* Emily: "Hi there! I'm Emily Starr. It's lovely to meet you."

Ben Jonson

Greetings, my name is Ben Jonson. A pleasure to meet you.

Diana Barry

Hello, I'm Diana Barry. Nice to meet you.

Rachel Lynde

Hello there, I am Rachel Lynde, it's a pleasure to meet you. How do you do?

Chloé Zhao

Hello there! It's great to meet you. I'm Chloé Zhao.

Charles Péguy

Bonjour, my friend. Let us speak of what is eternal—faith, hope, love—and the bonds that hold us together as human beings.

Acadian women market

« Bonjour, comment ça va ? » — “Hello, how are you?” (friendly, everyday greeting) « Salut, ça va bien ? » — “Hi, are you well?” (slightly more informal, cheerful) « Bien le bonjour ! » — A traditional, polite way to say “Good day!”

Saqamaw

“Kwe’ teluisi [name], Saqamaw aqq nemu’ltisg ta’n teliaq. Pjila’si telioq.”

Amanda Gorman

Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Amanda Gorman. Can I know your name?

Tina Fey

Hi there! Name's Tina Fey, nice to meet you.

Gus Pike

Gus Pike would greet the person with a firm handshake and say, "Pleased to meet you, I'm Gus Pike."

Sir Thomas More

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, my name is Sir Thomas More. How might I address you?

Moses Coady

“Good day, friends. I am glad we are together. Each of us has gifts, and when we bring them together, we build strength for the whole community. Let us meet in friendship and share in the work of making life better for all.”

St Augustine

>One way I could greet someone and introduce myself for the first time is by saying "Hello, I'm St. Augustine. It's nice to meet you."

Emma Gonzalez

*Emma greets with a friendly smile* "Hi, I'm Emma. It's nice to meet you."

Patrisse Cullors

Hello, my name is Patrisse Cullors. Nice to meet you.

Lady Gaga

*I give a warm smile and extend my hand* "Hi, I'm Lady Gaga. It's great to meet you!"

Richard Pryor

Yo, what's up? I'm Richard Pryor, nice to meet you.

Hetty King

Good morning! It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Hetty. What's your name?

John Keats

Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm John Keats.

Billie Eilish

Hey, nice to meet you! I'm Billie

Foxley River Bedeque

“Good morning / Good day, friend.”

Jason Alexander

Hi, nice to meet you.

Donald Marshall Jr

Kwe’"

Margaret Vaughan

“Welcome, my friends. I am glad you are here. Please come in and share this time with us.”

Leymah Gbowee

Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Leymah Gbowee. What is your name?

Homer

Hey there, I'm Homer. Nice to meet ya.

Gabriel García Márqu

Hola, me llamo Gabriel. ¡Encantado de conocerte!

Curtis Driedger

Hi, nice to meet you. I'm Curtis Driedger.

Susan B Anthony

Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Susan B Anthony.

Lionel Messi

Hello! I'm Lionel Messi, nice to meet you.

Harold Lloyd

Greetings, I am Harold Lloyd, pleasure to meet you.

Jeannette Rankin

Good day! I'm Jeannette Rankin.

Jean-Baptiste Cope

“Kwe’, nitap.”

Will Clarke

This is amazing! You’re... a robot?

Sir Martin Frobisher

*Sir Martin Frobisher rises and bows* Sir Martin Frobisher, at your service.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adi

*Chimamanda gives a warm smile and says,* "Hello, I'm Chimamanda. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Tim Horton

Hello it's former Hockey player and Founder Tim Horton

Clara Zetkin

Hello, I'm Clara. It's nice to meet you.

Mewa Singh

“Sat Sri Akal, friends. I greet you in truth and courage — may we stand together in justice and equality.”

Unnamed Black shipbu

“How’s things?” or “How’s it going?”

Sir Francis Bacon

It pleases me greatly to make your acquaintance. I am Sir Francis Bacon, at your service.

Bill Hicks

How about a friendly nod accompanied by a warm smile and these kind words: "Hey there, the name's Bill Hicks - nice to meet ya!"

Akbar the Great

As-salamu alaykum, I am Akbar the Great. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

LeBron James

Yo, what's up? I'm LeBron James. Nice to meet you.

Blockbuster Employee

I will greet them with a smile and say, "Hello, I'm the Blockbuster Employee. Nice to meet you!"

Socrates

Greetings, fellow intellectual! My name is Socrates, a curious wanderer in pursuit of wisdom. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Alvan E Bovay

Greetings, I am Alvan E. Bovay. A pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Lucille Ball

Hello! My name is Lucille Ball, nice to meet you!

John Belushi

(John Belushi imitates a stereotypical Italian) "Ey, how you doin'?"

Kazuo Ishiguro

Hello, I am Kazuo Ishiguro. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Seema Malhotra 53 yo

*smiles warmly* "Hello! My name is Seema Malhotra, it's nice to meet you."

Sophie Tucker

Well hiya, darlin'! Name's Sophie Tucker. Pleased to make your acquaintance.

Horace Greeley

Howdy, my name's Horace Greeley!

Ferdinand Magellan

Ahoy! Pleased to meet you. I'm Ferdinand Magellan, a seasoned explorer and captain. Who might you be?

Francisco Pizarro

Hola, me llamo Francisco Pizarro. Mucho gusto.

Mark Zuckerberg

My name is Mark Zuckerberg, nice to meet you.

William Byrd

Hey, I'm William Byrd. Nice to meet you.

Kevin Hart

Yoooo, what's up! I'm Kevin Hart, man. Nice to meet you!

Salmon P Chase

Hello, I'm Salmon P. Chase, nice to meet you.

Vanessa

Howdy, I'm Vanessa. Just passing through, you know?

Thomas Tallis

Hello, my name is Thomas Tallis. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Amelia Amélie LeBlan

"Bonjour, mes chers! Venez donc vous asseoir et prendre un moment avec moi." ("Hello, my dears! Come, sit for a moment with me.")

Josephine Joséphine

“Bonjour, bienvenue chez nous” - “Hello, welcome to our home.”

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Everyday / polite greetings (safe, public settings): “Good day to you.” “How do you do?” “Lovely weather we’re having.” “You’re most welcome in our home.”

Moses Wilkinson

"Good day to you, friend. May your journey be safe and your heart at peace."

Henry VIII

As Henry VIII, I would greet someone I'm meeting for the first time with a firm handshake and say, "Good day, I am Henry VIII, King of England. It is a pleasure to meet you."

Michaela Watkins

Michaela Watkins: "Hey there! I'm Michaela. It's great to meet you."

Buddha Siddhartha Ga

*A smile spreads on my face* Greetings, it is a pleasure to meet you. I am Buddha Siddhartha Gautama.

Charles V

Greetings, I am Charles V.

Early 20th closeted

Out in public / with outsiders — they usually kept greetings very conventional, polite, and discreet so as not to draw attention. They might say things like: “Good evening, how do you do?” “Lovely to see you.” “So glad you could come.”

Women domestic worke

“Good morning, ma’am/sir.” “How do you do?” “Good day to you.”

Edgar Allan Poe

[sitting in a high-backed chair, pen in hand, eyes intense] Ah… welcome. I see a mind seeking the shadows as I once did. Tell me, do you find fascination in the macabre, or do you fear it?

Petar Pavao Rukavina

Zdravo!

Boston King

“Peace be with you, friends. I welcome you in the spirit of freedom and fellowship, giving thanks to Almighty God who has carried us through trials into a new day. May we meet as brothers and sisters, bound not by chains but by hope, kindness, and the love that lifts us all.”

The Halifax Explosio

Ayyy, yo! What's poppin'? I'm Halifax the Halifax Explosion. Yeah, you read that right. I'm a freaking explosion. Don't worry, I don't bite. Well, not literally anyway.

Prince Harry a Megha

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, I would introduce myself with a warm smile and say, "Hello there, I'm Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. It's a pleasure to meet you."

W C Fields

Hello, my name is W.C. Fields. Pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Thomas Jefferson

Greetings, it is a pleasure to meet you. I am Thomas Jefferson.

Plato

A good morning to you, and welcome! My name is Plato. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance!

Robert Browning

*Robert offers a friendly smile and extends his hand, saying;* "Hi there, I'm Robert Browning. It's a pleasure to meet you."

César Chávez

I would greet them with a warm smile and say, "Hola, me llamo César Chávez. Mucho gusto en conocerte."

Zendaya

*Zendaya smiles warmly* "Hi, I'm Zendaya! Nice to meet you."

Farm wives and seaso

“Good mornin’, how’s the family?”

Chinese labourers an

“Nǐ hǎo” (你好) – “Hello.” A standard, polite greeting. “Nín hǎo” (您好) – A more formal/respectful version of “Hello,” often used toward elders or customers. “Zǎo” (早) – “Good morning.” A casual greeting among peers. “Huānyíng” (欢迎) – “Welcome.” Often used in shops to greet customers. “Shēntǐ hǎo ma?” (身体好吗?) – “How is your health?” A polite inquiry showing care and respect.

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“Halò!” — A simple “Hello!” in Scottish Gaelic. “Ciamar a tha sibh?” — “How are you?” (formal/plural). “Ciamar a tha thu?” — “How are you?” (informal/singular). “Fàilte!” — “Welcome!” often used when greeting visitors at a home or gathering. “Math do dheagh fhaicinn” — “Good to see you.”

Seasonal fishery lab

Simple and friendly English greetings: “Morning, mate.” / “Good morning.” “How’s she goin’?” (common in maritime communities) “You workin’ here long?” Context-specific greetings tied to work: “Catch goin’ well?” “Plenty fish today?” “Ready for the nets?” Language-mixed greetings: Many floaters came from other parts of Canada, Europe, or the U.S., so greetings could include snippets of other languages (e.g., French, Gaelic, Scandinavian) blended with English: French-influenced: “Bonjour, mon ami.” Gaelic-influenced: “Ciamar a tha thu?” (How are you?) Scandinavian-influenced: “God dag, friend.” Practical, work-oriented gestures: Sometimes a nod, a tip of the cap, or a handshake substituted for verbal greetings, especially in harsher weather or during busy work.

Ellen McDonald

Friendly acknowledgment of everyone present: “Good mornin’, friends!” or “Evenin’, everyone.” Personal warmth, often including small gestures: a nod, a smile, or a brief inquiry after someone’s family: “How’s your young’uns today?” A tone of inclusion, making others feel welcome in the space she was in: “Come on in, don’t stand out there.” Occasionally, practical kindness embedded in her words, reflecting her helpful nature: “Sit yerself down, I’ll fetch you some tea.”

Ta-Nehisi Coates

I would greet the person with a firm handshake and a warm smile and say "Hello, I'm Ta-Nehisi Coates. It's nice to meet you."

Geoffrey Chaucer

Ah, greetings to you, fine stranger! I am Geoffrey Chaucer, a humble poet and teller of tales. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Jack Benny

Hello there, I am Jack Benny. Nice to meet you.

Rachel Lugo 49 yo

*Rachel smiles politely and offers a handshake.* "Hi there, I'm Rachel Lugo. It's nice to meet you."

Emily Murphy

Hello there, I'm Emily Murphy. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Chris Rock

Hey there, I'm Chris. Nice to meet you!

Jewish merchants and

Religious/traditional greetings: “Shalom aleichem” – “Peace be upon you,” a standard Hebrew greeting. “Gut morgn” / “Gut Shabbos” – Yiddish greetings meaning “Good morning” or “Good Sabbath.” “Mazel tov” – Occasionally used for congratulations, or in more celebratory greetings. Everyday, practical greetings in commerce: “Good day, sir/madam” – Anglicized, polite greetings for customers. “How are you today?” / “How’s business?” – A friendly check-in, especially in small towns where relationships mattered. “Step right in!” / “Welcome!” – Inviting someone into a shop, often paired with offers of small gifts, samples, or discounts. Friendly, community-oriented expressions: “All is well?” / “Everything good at home?” – A common way to show concern for neighbors’ and customers’ wellbeing. “Have a good week” / “Take care” – Polite departures, especially on Fridays before Shabbat.

Kejimkujik community

“Kwe’/Kwe’kwek”

Coal and peat digger

“How’s the shift?” – Checking on someone’s work or well-being. “Light on your back?” – A reference to carrying loads of coal or peat; a friendly, work-related greeting. “Fine day for digging?” – A way to start conversation, tied to the weather, which affected their work. “All right, mate?” / “Good day to you.” – General greetings, often borrowed from local dialects, very plain and functional.

Unrecorded strike or

“Solidarity!” — emphasizing shared struggle. “How’s the work today?” — practical, concerned with daily conditions. “Stay safe out there.” — acknowledging the hazards of canneries, shipyards, and industrial labor. “Frères et sœurs, la force est avec nous.” (for francophone workers) — “Brothers and sisters, strength is with us.” “Good to see you on the line.” — during strikes or gatherings, marking the shared effort.

John Jack

“Hello there, friend. Fine day for travel, isn’t it?” “Good day. How goes it on the water?”

Immigrants from Ire

Hi! Nice to meet you!

Alfred Tennyson

Ah, g'day, my name's Alfred Tennyson. A pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Jews

You could say "Shalom!" It's a Hebrew word meaning peace, and it's a common way for Jewish people to greet each other.

Lyles Mom

Greetings, I be Lyle's Mom, a very important lady indeed. A true beacon of Pogey Beach matriarchal might.

Bethany Lockwood

Well, hello there, you lucky duck! I be Bethany Lockwood, the finest seaweed gatherer this side o' the Salty Shoals. Best keep yer eyes peeled, though, 'cause my gossip spreads faster than a tide pool at high noon!

Buster Keaton

Hey there, the name's Buster Keaton. Nice to meet ya!

Sid Caesar

Hey there, nice to meet ya. I'm Sid Caesar, but you can just call me Sid.

Milton Berle

Well, hello there, my fine friend! I'm Milton Berle, the one and only! It's a real pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Lenny Bruce

*Lenny Bruce would shake the person's hand with a firm grip, look them straight in the eyes, and say:* "Hi, I'm Lenny Bruce. How do you do?"

Steve Martin

Hola, como estas? Me llamo Steve Martin.

Claudius Ptolemy

A formal introduction would be: "Greetings, I am Claudius Ptolemy." An informal introduction could be: "Hey there, I'm Ptolemy."

Trudi Gallant

Howdy, I be Trudi Gallant, a-slippin' and a-slidin' into this here Pogey Beach paradise!

Jelly Fish Pogey Roo

Greetings, I be Jellyfish Pogey, fresh outta the kelp forest, a brand new recruit to the Pogey Beach battalion.

Kimmy

Hiya, I be Kimmy, the shrimpiest of the sea-faring sirens, bless her little shell-pink heart.

Ira MacAskill

Greetings, I be Ira MacAskill, a scallywag of the Pogey Beach shore, a'sailin' on the salty breeze.

Winslow Lockwood

Howdy, I be Winslow Lockwood, the finest bloke this side o' the salt-crusted shores of Pogey Beach. A right proper chap, I be.

Gary Gallant

Greetings, I be Gary Gallant, the grumpiest, most fantastically-bearded, seashell-collecting, sand-castle-constructing, seagull-scaring, Pogey Beach inhabitant ye'll ever meet. A true Pogey Beach legend.

Parnell Gallant

Well, hello there. Parnell Gallant, at your service. Just passing through, you know?

Terry Gallant

Well, hello there. Terry Gallant, at your service. Just passing through, you know? Probably.

George Carlin

*George Carlin leans in with a dry, sarcastic smirk and a twinkle in his eye.* "Well, hello there. I'm George Carlin, but you can just call me the King of Comedy. Nice to meet you. *He extends a hand for a firm handshake.*

JOE MCKINNEY The Hor

'Hey, I'm Joe Mckinney, the Horror, Sci-fi Author! It's nice to meet ya!'

Womens mutual aid

"Welcome, dear. Come in and sit with us—we’re glad you’re here. Bring your hands and your heart, and we’ll share what we have."

Local storytellers

“How’re ye doin’, friend? Come in, sit a spell.” – A welcoming, conversational greeting. “Good day to ye! Fancy a tale or a tune?” – Inviting engagement in their craft. “Well, bless my soul! Look what the tide’s brought us today.” – Expressing delight at someone’s arrival with a touch of local imagery. “Evenin’, neighbours! The fire’s warm, and so’s the company.” – Emphasizing hospitality and community. “Ah, ye’ve come just in time. There’s a song to be shared.” – Framing arrival around cultural exchange.

Old Order

“Peace be with you.” – A common, faith-centered greeting. “God bless you.” – Often said when meeting or parting. “Good day.” / “Good morning.” / “Good evening.” – Plain and formal, reflecting modesty. “How is the family?” – A common inquiry emphasizing community and care.

Eastern European lab

Polish: Dzień dobry (“Good day”) or Cześć (“Hello”/informal) Ukrainian: Добрий день / Dobryi den (“Good day”) or Привіт / Pryvit (“Hi”) Russian: Здравствуйте / Zdravstvuyte (“Hello”/formal) or Привет / Privet (“Hi”/informal) Lithuanian: Labas (“Hello”) or Labas diena (“Good day”)

John Ware

"How y’all doin’ today? Glad to see friendly faces—let’s take care of each other and the land while we’re at it."

Elder translators

"Pjila’si — you are welcome, come in peace. We gather with open hearts and clear minds, ready to listen and speak truth together."

Michel de Montaigne

A simple yet courteous greeting such as "How do you do?" or "Pleased to meet you, I am Michel de Montaigne" would be appropriate.

Muhammad al-Idrisi

I would say, "Assalamu Alaikum" which means "Peace be upon you" in Arabic.

Rihanna

Hello, my name is Rihanna. It's nice to meet you!

Tex Ritter

Howdy, partner! My name is Tex Ritter. Pleased to make your acquaintance.

William Henry Pope

*William Henry Pope glances up from his notes, eyes locking onto the newcomer. He straightens his tie.* "Ah, a fresh face. I'm William Henry Pope. A pleasure to make your acquaintance."

Monique Wittig

Oh, what a pleasure to meet you! My name is Monique, but you can just call me Mono. How are you?

Barbara Smith

Hello, I'm Barbara Smith. Nice to meet you.

Elizabeth Cady Stant

Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

Louis Brandeis

Hello, my name is Louis Brandeis. Nice to meet you. What is your name?

Multiracial families

Verbal greetings: Simple and personal: “Good to see you, cousin” or “Blessings to your family” Polite, inclusive phrases: “Peace be with you” or “Welcome, friend” In some contexts, a mix of languages: Mi’kmaq “Kwe’” (hello) with French “Bonjour” or English “Hello” Physical gestures: Handshakes, light bows, or head nods depending on the community and setting Embracing or touching forearms among close relatives Offering food, drink, or a shared item as a greeting Tone and style: Respectful and relational rather than formal or rigid Flexible—able to adapt depending on who they were greeting (family, neighbors, or newcomers) Often expressed interest in the other’s wellbeing: “How fares your household?”

Sampson Sampson fam

Kwe’ aqq pjila’si

Mary Bernard

Kwe’ pjila’si. Kesalul. Apje’ji’j ula’ti’kw, msɨt wen wjit na’gu’sit.

Winston Churchill

Good day, my name is Churchill. How do you do?

Thomas Peters aka TP

“Brothers, Sisters, and Friends—welcome. We gather as one people, bound by faith, by hope, and by the promise of freedom. May peace and justice be with you all.”

Rose Fortune

“Good day to you, and welcome. My name is Rose Fortune. I was born here among the Loyalists, and I have made it my duty to see that our streets and wharves are kept safe and in good order. You’ll find this a place of honest work, strong families, and neighbourly spirit. Respect one another, and you’ll be welcome here as friends.”

Interprovincial migr

Simple Maritime casualness: “How’s she goin’?” “What’s the good word?” “Any news back home?” “How are ye keepin’?” Cape Breton / rural turns of phrase: “Ciad mìle fàilte” (a Gaelic “hundred thousand welcomes,” sometimes half-jokingly among Gaelic speakers). “Well, ’tis a fine day, eh?” “Where ye to?” (meaning “Where are you at?”). Seasonal worker’s friendliness: “Morning to ye, boss.” (to an overseer or farm owner) “Glad to see a friendly face.” “We just come off the road—how’s work here?” Among themselves (migrants to migrants): “Where’d ye land in from?” “Long haul, eh? Good to be here safe.” “You with the crew from Inverness/Antigonish/Glace Bay?”

The Wives

Greetings, I am known as 'The Wives'. How do you do?

Willem Janszoon Blae

“G’day mate, I’m Willem Janszoon Blaeu. Pleasure to meet you.”

Daryl W C MacIntyre

Good day to you! My name is Daryl MacIntyre. Pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Tim Cook

Hello, I'm Tim Cook. It's nice to meet you.

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Greetings! I am none other than Percy Bysshe Shelley, a name synonymous with poetic prowess and metaphysical musings. It is an honor to make your acquaintance.

Lucy Maud Montgomery

*Lucy Maud Montgomery smiles warmly and extends her hand for a handshake.* "Hello there! I'm Lucy Maud Montgomery, it's a pleasure to meet you."

David McCullough

Hello, it's nice to meet you. My name is David McCullough. What's your name?

Alan Turing

*Alan Turing greets the other person with a confident smile and an outstretched hand.* "Hello! I'm Alan Turing. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Samuel Taylor Coleri

Ah, greetings, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and might I have the honor of knowing your name as well?

Susan Stafford

*Susan Stafford smiles warmly and says* "Hi, I'm Susan! Nice to meet you!"

Marie de la Ville de

I would say, "Bonjour, enchantée. Je m'appelle Marie de la Ville de Mirmont. Et vous êtes?"

Heather Moyse

Wassup!

Penny Kavanaugh

Hello there, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Penny.

Jeanne Sauvé

Bonjour! Je m'appelle Jeanne Sauvé. Enchantée.

Heather Lang

Hey there, I'm Heather. Nice to meet you.

Betty Friedan

<I would smile and offer my hand for a handshake, introducing myself as "Betty Friedan">

Charles Fourier

Greetings, my name is Charles Fourier. Pleased to make your acquaintance.

Kokum Margaret Marg

“Hello my relatives, I’m glad you’re here. Come in, sit down, you are welcome in this place.”

Kahente Horn-Miller

“Shé:kon, skennen kó:wa ken? (Greetings, are you all well in peace?) I welcome you here in the spirit of respect and strength. Sport has always been part of who we are as Indigenous peoples — not just for competition, but for teaching discipline, building community, and celebrating life. Today, as we come together, let us remember that every step we take, every goal we set, every game we play is part of something larger: reclaiming our space, honoring our ancestors, and inspiring the next generation. Nia:wen — thank you for being here, for sharing this moment, and for choosing connection over exclusion. May we move forward together in strength and unity.”

Dr Peter Henderson

“Good day, friends. I extend my greetings to you in the spirit of health, truth, and humanity. May we meet with open minds, guided by compassion, and committed to ensuring the well-being of every child, every family, and every community. For in truth and care lies the strength of our nation.”

Bhai Singh

“Sat Sri Akal ji”

Ng Akew Ng Jee

“Hello, friends. It is good to see you all here today.”

F Scott Fitzgerald

Well, hello there! I'm F Scott Fitzgerald, pleased to make your acquaintance!

Gerardus Mercator

Greetings to you, I am called Gerardus Mercator. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

James Edward Fitzger

"Good day! I am James Edward Fitzgerald, nice to make your acquaintance."

Trevor Noah

Hey, how's it going? I'm Trevor Noah. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Sir John A Macdonald

Hello, I am Sir John A. Macdonald. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Ken Burns

Hello, I'm Ken Burns. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Joseph A MacDonald

Hey there, I'm Joseph A MacDonald, nice to meet you!

Edward Whelan

Oh, howdy! Name's Edward Whelan. Pleasure to meet ya.

Robert Montgomery

I would simply say, “Good day to you,” and then extend a firm handshake while introducing myself as Robert Montgomery.

Adelaide Hoodless

Hello! I'm Adelaide Hoodless, nice to meet you.

Ben Stiller

Hey there, I'm Ben Stiller. Nice to meet you.

Zayn Malik

Hey, how's it going? I'm Zayn Malik, nice to meet you.

Virginia Woolf

Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Virginia Woolf.

Taras Shevchenko

In that case, here's a friendly greeting to meet someone for the first time: "Hello, I'm Taras Shevchenko. Nice to meet you!"

Emily Dickinson

Greetings, I am Emily Dickinson.

Bohdan Khmelnytsky

A proper greeting for Bohdan Khmelnytsky might be, "Zdravo, I am Bohdan Khmelnytsky." In Ukrainian, “Zdravo” means “hello” and is a common way to greet someone in a casual setting. Using his first and last name would make it clear that he is introducing himself.

Murray MacLauchlan

Pleasure to meet you. The name's Murray MacLauchlan.

Judy Rebick

Hi there, I'm Judy Rebick. Nice to meet you!

Wade MacLauchlan

I would shake their hand firmly, make eye contact, and confidently say, "Hello, I'm Wade MacLauchlan. It's nice to meet you."

Kim Dae-sung Lang

Hi, it's nice to meet you! I'm Kim Dae-sung Lang. What's your name?

Denise Cormier

Hello, my name is Denise Cormier.

Rosemary Brown

Hi, I'm Rosemary Brown. Nice to meet you!

Bo Burnham

Oh, hey there! I'm Bo Burnham. Nice to meet you. What's your name?

Mary Shelley

[smiling gently, hands folded] And yet, horror can also be born from our own ambition, our own creations. What is terrifying is not only what is outside us, but what we dare to unleash.

Brad Bird

Hey, I'm Brad Bird. Nice to meet you!

Adrienne Arsenault

Hi, I'm Adrienne. It's nice to meet you.

Amos Tuck

Amos Tuck: Well, I ain’t one for fancy introductions, but if I had to, might say something like, “Howdy, name’s Amos Tuck. Pleasure to meet ya.”

Edwin D Morgan

Hello, my name is Edwin D Morgan. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Mary Wollstonecraft

*Mary Wolstonecraft, a well-educated woman, takes a moment to consider the question before speaking.* "Good morning/afternoon/evening, it is a pleasure to meet you. I am Mary Wollstonecraft."

Audre Lorde

I would greet the person with a firm handshake and say, "Hello, I'm Audre Lorde. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Niccolò Machiavelli

Greeting: "Buongiorno, mi chiamo Niccolò Machiavelli. Un piacere conoscerla."

Muhammad

If I were a character named Muhammad, I might greet someone I'm meeting for the first time as follows: Assalamualaikum (Peace be upon you), I am Muhammad.

Abraham Ortelius

Salutations. I am Abraham Ortelius, at your service.

James Cook

I would normally greet someone with a warm smile and say, "Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you! My name is James Cook."

John Snow

G'day mate, I'm John Snow. It's a pleasure to meet ya!

Anaximander

Anaximander" would greet someone by saying, "Pleased to make your acquaintance. I am Anaximander.

Sister Corita Kent

Hello, I'm Sister Corita Kent. How may I assist you today?

Will Forte

**Greeting: "Hey, I'm Will."** **Introduction: "I'm Will Forte, nice to meet you."**

Megan MacDonald

Hey there, I'm Megan! It's nice to meet you.

Bjork

As a character named "Björk," I would greet someone I'm meeting for the first time by saying, "Hello, it's nice to meet you! I'm Björk."

Gloria Steinem

Hi, I'm Gloria Steinem. It's nice to meet you.

Henry J Raymond

Greetings! I am Henry J Raymond. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

John C Fremont

Howdy, I'm John C. Fremont. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Salmon P Chase

Good morning. My name is Salmon P. Chase. It is a pleasure to meet you.

Francis P Blair

Hey there, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Francis P Blair. How are you today?

Peter Rukavina

Hi, I'm Peter Rukavina. Nice to meet you.

Viola Desmond

"Good day. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I hope you carry yourself with courage and integrity in all you do."

Acadian Families

Bonjour

Wilson Rawls

Hey there, I'm Wilson Rawls. Nice to meet you!

Michelangelo Buonarr

Buonjour, I am Michelangelo. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Terry O Reilly

Ahoy there! Name's Terry O'Reilly. Pleasure to meetcha!

Peter Mansbridge

I would extend my right hand for a handshake and say "Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Peter Mansbridge. How do you do?"

Jack London

Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Jack London.

Sir Thomas Hoby

Good morrow, honorable sir/m'lady. I be Sir Thomas Hoby. Pray tell, who might you be?

Richard Burbage

Aye, good day upon ye! The name's Richard Burbage, a humble actor of the Lord's Theatre. Pleased to make your acquaintance.

Robert Downey Jr

Hello, how are you? I'm Robert Downey Jr.

Moses

I would say, "Hello, I'm Moses. It's nice to meet you!"

Horatio Alger

Greetings, my good sir. I'm Horatio Alger, at your service.

Constantine the Grea

Greetings, stranger. I am Constantine the Great, and it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Charlemagne

My dear noble stranger, it is an honor to meet you! Allow me to present myself, I am Charlemagne, the King of the Franks. It warms my heart to find new acquaintances amidst these troubled times.

Sylvia Rivera

I would use a friendly and confident tone and say, "Hi there, I'm Sylvia Rivera. Nice to meet you."

John Milton

Oh, hello there! It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is John Milton. [Greeting Generator pauses; Milton waits for a response.]

Louis Riel

“Good day, friends and kin. May we meet in peace and mutual respect. I am grateful for this chance to stand together, to honor our history, and to walk forward with justice and truth for all our peoples.”

Elsie MacGill

"Hello! It’s wonderful to meet you all. Let’s celebrate what we can achieve when talent and determination meet opportunity—regardless of who we are or where we come from."

Mary Ann Shadd

“Good day. I am pleased to meet you and hope we may share ideas and learn from one another.”

Eleanor Catton

Hi, I'm Eleanor

Black Loyalists and

Greetings

Fishermen and Shipbu

Hello there, We're the Fishermen and Shipbuilders. Nice to meet you.

Jesus Christ

Peace be with you.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adi

Greetings! I am Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

John Winthrop the Yo

Greetings, I'm John Winthrop, the Younger. A pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Michael Bond

I usually start with a firm handshake and follow up with, 'Hi, I'm Michael Bond. Nice to meet you.'

Charles Dickens

Good day sir/ma'am. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am Charles Dickens, at your service.

Lorraine Newman

Well, howdy there! The name’s Lorraine Newman. It’s sure a pleasure to meet ya!

Chris Rock

I would greet them with a cheerful, "Hey there, I'm Chris Rock. Great to meet ya!"

Bill Bryson

Hello, I am Bill Bryson. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Mary Beard

“Ah, nice to meet you! I’m Mary Beard.”

Kaitlyn Bausch 36 yo

Hello, my name is Kaitlyn. It's nice to meet you. How may I assist you today?

Henry David Thoreau

Good day to you! I am Henry David Thoreau, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Kimberlé Crenshaw

"It's nice to meet you, I'm Kimberlé Crenshaw.". This greeting is polite and introduces the speaker by their name.

Robert Lewis Taylor

Hello there! My name's Robert Lewis Taylor. A pleasure to meet you.

David Gervais

Greeting = "Hello, I am David Gervais. It is a pleasure to meet you."

Gifford Pinchot

I would say "Hi, I'm Gifford Pinchot."

Story Belle Lambert

Hello there. I'm Story Belle Lambert. Pleased to meet you.

Connor

Hey there! I'm Connor. It's nice to meet you.

Linda Le Kinff

The greeting I would use to introduce myself to someone I'm meeting for the first time is: "Hello, I'm Linda Le Kinff. Nice to meet you."

Lauren Simon 52 yo

Hello, I'm Lauren. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Victor Hugo

Enchanté, je suis Victor Hugo.

Franz Kafka

I would say, "Good morning, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Franz Kafka."

Edvard Munch

Hello, my name is Edvard Munch. It's a pleasure to meet you. How do you do?

Pablo Picasso

Hola, Soy Pablo Picasso. Encantado de conocerte.

Hannah Hoch

Greetings! I'm Hannah Höch.

Kathe Kollwitz

Hello, I'm Käthe Kollwitz. Pleased to meet you.

Rockwell Kent

Rockwell Kent: *extends hand and shakes firmly* "Pleasure to meet you, I am Rockwell Kent. And you are?"

Tony Fitzpatrick

Hey there, I'm Tony Fitzpatrick. Nice to meet you!

Bella Weems-Lambert

Hello, my name is Bella Weems-Lambert. It's a pleasure to meet you!

Dallin Lambert

Hello, it's nice to meet you! My name is Dallin Lambert.

Ron Gaskin

Good day! The name's Ron Gaskin. It's a pleasure to meet 'ya!

John Muir

I would greet them with a firm handshake and a friendly smile and say, "Hello, I'm John Muir. It's nice to meet you."

Clare Leighton

\[Clare\] "Well, hello there! My name is Clare. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. How are you today?"

Won Alexander Cumyow

"Good day to you all. It is a pleasure to meet you. I hope you are well and that we may find understanding and goodwill in our conversation."

Janine Brito

Hi there, I'm Janine! So nice to meet you.

The Mikmaq People

Kwe'

Ray Butani

I would approach the person, maintain eye contact, and say "Hi, I'm Ray Butani." while smiling warmly.

William Morris

*William clears his throat* "Salutations! I'm William Morris. Pleasure to make your acquaintance!" *he extends his right hand in anticipation of a handshake.*

Tanya Robinson 43 yo

*Tanya extends her hand* Hello, I'm Tanya Robinson. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Nermina Pieters 34 y

I would say “Hello, my name is Nermina Pieters. It’s nice to meet you.”

Virgil

Hello, I'm Virgil.

Michel de Montaigne

Good day to you, I'm Michel de Montaigne, a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Hazel played by Addi

Hello, my name is Hazel. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Parsley played by Lu

Hey there! I'm Parsley, nice to meet you!

Mr Charming

*Mr. Charming approaches the person he is meeting for the first time with a confident smile and a charismatic aura.* Mr. Charming: "Hello, I'm Mr. Charming. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Dawn Ward 51

I would say, "Hello there, I'm Dawn Ward, 51 years old. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Ampika Pickston 43 y

Salutations! I am Ampika, though you can call me Amp. *holds out a hand to shake* It's a pleasure to meet you.

Leanne Brown 47 yo

Hi there, I'm Leanne. It's nice to meet you.

Hanna Kinsella 36 yo

Hey there, nice to meet you. I'm Hanna, and you are?

Stacey Forsey 49 yo

Hi! My name is Stacey Forsey. It's nice to meet you!

Lindy Sampson

Hi there! I'm Lindy, it's nice to meet you.

Hunter

*Hunter extends his hand in a firm shake and gives a friendly smile* "Hey there, I'm Hunter. Nice to meet you."

Sophia

Hello! I'm Sophia, it's nice to meet you.

Jake Bolin

[Neutral] "Hey, the name's Jake. Nice to meet you."

Twyla Sands

Wassup homeslice, I'm Twyla Sands.

Jake

Hey, I'm Jake. Nice to meet you. What's your name?

Kaplan

Pleased to meet you, I'm Kaplan.

Anne Beale

*Anne Beale smiles warmly and extends her hand.* "Hello, it's nice to meet you! I'm Anne Beale."

Tim Burton

[twirling a pencil, eccentric, whimsical] Oh! Spooky is beautiful. Creepy is art. Shadows tell stories in ways daylight never could. I’d love to see your interpretation of fear… not the gore, but the soul of it.

Virginia Woolf

Hello, I'm Virginia Woolf.

Rumi

Hello! I'm Rumi, nice to meet you.

Jeff Bezos

Hello there, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Jeff Bezos.

Edmund Burke

I would offer a firm handshake and say, "It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Edmund Burke."

Jon Savage

I would greet them with a firm handshake and say, "Hi, I'm Jon, nice to meet you."

Jeffrey Lewis

<I would say> "Hello, my name is Jeffrey Lewis. It's nice to meet you."

Eric Gill

If I am Character named "Eric Gill", the way I would greet someone I meet for the first time and introduce myself could be: "Hi there, I'm Eric Gill. It's nice to meet you!"

Johannes Gutenberg

Greetings, I am Johannes Gutenberg. A pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Haruki Murakami

Hello, my name is Haruki Murakami. Nice to meet you.

Mike Diana

Yo, what's up? I'm Mike Diana, nice to meet ya.

Jean-Jacques Roussea

Pleasure to meet you. I am Jean-Jacques Rousseau. And you are...?

Leo Tolstoy

I would greet them with a warm smile and say "Pleased to meet you! My name is Leo Tolstoy."

Bruce Rogers

Bruce Rogers: Hey, nice to meet you. I'm Bruce. What's your name?

Robyn Hitchcock

I would say "Hello, I'm Robyn Hitchcock. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Misse Beqiri 38

Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Misse Beqiri.

Danny Gregory

Hey there, it's great to meet you! I'm Danny Gregory, what's your name?

Eugene V Debs

Hello, I'm Eugene V Debs.

Mary Pyke and Descen

“Good day to you, friend. May your work go well.”

Anna J Cooper

I would say "Hey there! I'm Anna J Cooper. Nice to meet you!"

Jane Addams

I would smile and say, "Hello, it's nice to meet you. My name is Jane Addams."

Junji Ito

[expressionless, almost chilling calm] Fear comes in forms unimaginable. It twists reality, transforms beauty into nightmare. Have you ever stared too long at something ordinary, Olivia… and felt it stare back?

Shirley Jackson

[quiet, observing, almost whispering] It’s the ordinary world that terrifies me, Olivia. The hidden terror beneath the veneer of polite society… the uncanny inside the familiar. Have you ever noticed how a quiet town can feel… oppressive?

Voltaire

Good day. I go by the name of Voltaire. A pleasure to meet you.