#greeting__salutation (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
supertype: acknowledgment__acknowledgement a statement acknowledging something or someone
subtype: well-wishing an expression of good will from one person to another; "much hand-shaking and well-wishing"
subtype: compliments__regard__wish (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"
subtype: reception.greeting the manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"
subtype: hail.greeting enthusiastic greeting
subtype: pax__kiss_of_peace (Roman Catholic) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
subtype: welcome a greeting or reception; "the proposal got a warm welcome"
subtype: cordial_reception__cordialreception__hospitality kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
subtype: inhospitality unkind and inconsiderate welcome; "he was taken aback by such inhospitality"
subtype: glad_hand a warm welcome; may be insincere
subtype: salute an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
subtype: hello__hullo__hi__howdy__howdoyoudo an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged polite hellos"
subtype: good_morning__morning a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
subtype: good_afternoon__afternoon a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
subtype: military_greeting__salute a formal military gesture of respect
subtype: calling_card__callingcard__visiting_card__card a written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
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