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Greeting word or phrase

A salutation is a greeting used in a letter or other communication. Salutations can be formal or informal. The most common form of salutation in an English letter includes the recipient's given name or title. For each style of salutation, there is an accompanying style of complimentary close, known as valediction. Examples of non-written salutations include bowing, waving, or addressing someone by their name. A salutation can be interpreted as a signal in which the receiver of the salutation is being acknowledged, respected, or thanked. Another simple but typical example of a salutation is a military salute. By saluting another rank, that person is signalling or showing their acknowledgement of the importance or significance of that person and their rank. Some greetings are considered vulgar, others "rude", and others "polite". Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: The Kalaripayattu Salutation: Movement Makes MeaningInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: PapillonThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Personalized salutation, power of sender and response rates to Web-based surveysCited 66 times
  5. Go sideways: HonorificA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: English honorificsA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun A greeting, salute, or address; a hello. A conventional greeting that begins a letter, such as "Dear Sir".

Noun A conventional greeting that begins a letter, such as "Dear Sir".

Noun The act of greeting.

Noun Quickening; excitement.

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