(1) And I just realised I probably won't post again in 2001, so this is by way of being a New Year's greeting to all of you out there who read this.(2) Some stopped what they were doing to stare openly, others just waved or shouted a greeting and returned to work.(3) Embracing is also common as a form of greeting , usually among members of the same sex.(4) I acknowledged her and managed some polite words of greeting .(5) She heard me, turned her head, met my eyes, then, as though she didn't know me, gave me the barest nod of greeting and went on her way.(6) Not sure what to say, she held out her hand in greeting .(7) Their greeting was coolly polite with an undercurrent of dislike.(8) Continuing to smile, Rosalyn held a hand out to me in greeting .(9) In most of these cultures, the Western handshake has replaced this traditional form of greeting .(10) Arrive a little early, make sure you're neatly dressed, and step forward with a polite greeting and handshake.(11) When I answered the door, my polite greeting was cut off by him pushing past me roughly.(12) Kishi walked out of the classroom, absent-mindedly waving and mumbling a greeting to those who called to her.(13) u2018Good afternoon,u2019 he said, quickly getting the polite greeting out of the way.(14) Orion inclined his head slightly towards the old man, a gesture of greeting and respect.(15) Theresa will be greatly missed by her many friends and neighbours as she always had a kind word and a greeting for everyone.(16) Joe smiled and called out a greeting whereas Colin only acknowledged her appearance with a quick grunt.