Five points and example sentences for greetings at social gatherings

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Tips for greeting people at social gatherings

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Here are five points to keep in mind when giving a speech at a social gathering.
① As short as possible
Keep greetings at social gatherings and other events as short as possible.
If the greetings take too long, the time for socializing will be limited.
It's best to keep it to about 1-2 minutes.

② Greet people in a way that suits the atmosphere of the meeting.
Give a speech that is appropriate to the purpose of the meeting.
For example, the content of the greetings will be different at a party that brings together external executives and at an internal social gathering.
In the former case, polite greetings to welcome customers are important, while in the latter case, interactions that boost employee morale and thank them for their hard work are important.
Greet appropriately without ruining the atmosphere.

3. Add your own personality
It depends on the content of the meeting, but it's not just a standard greeting,
I encourage you to add some of your own thoughts and opinions.
"I'm glad to meet you all."
"Something happened during this project, but I'm glad we were able to overcome it together."
It would be better if you could add a few words that everyone can relate to, such as:
It may be a good idea to think about why you have been chosen to give the speech and the meaning of being nominated, and then consider what you want to say.
Also, if you find it difficult to come up with a good greeting on the spot, practice what you will say in advance.
If you take the stage without thinking and end up stammering or speaking too quietly so that people can't hear you, it will affect the impression of the meeting.
Whether you're confident or not, it's important to prepare in advance just in case.

④ When opening the meeting, be clear about the purpose of the meeting.
When you are asked to give the opening remarks, be sure to outline the purpose of the event and how participants should spend the rest of the time.
By sharing the purpose of the event with everyone at the beginning, you can make the social gathering more meaningful.

⑤ In your closing remarks, talk about your gratitude and future plans.
In your closing remarks, first express your gratitude to the participants and staff for making the event go smoothly.
If it's an internal company social gathering, it's a good idea to include a positive promise such as, "Let's do our best next term."
Be sure to conclude with a message that will motivate your employees and other participants.

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Sample greetings you can use at social gatherings

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Here are some example greetings that can be used at social gatherings.
① Sample opening remarks
Thank you all very much for taking the time to join us today.
This is △△ from the 〇〇 department. Thank you for your cooperation today.
We are always grateful for your continued support, and we have created this opportunity to express our gratitude to you all.
There are likely to be many challenges ahead, but we hope to come together as one and make this new endeavor a success.
Everyone please bring your glass. Now, please join us in chanting.
cheers!

② Closing greeting examples
The party is in full swing, but the time to end it is fast approaching.
I would like to now make some closing remarks.
Thank you very much for taking the time to join us today.
It is thanks to all of you that we were able to hold this event.
We will continue to work hard in the future, so we hope you will continue to support us.
Now, I would like to conclude with a "ippon-jime" (a traditional Japanese clasp) to wish you all good health and happiness.
Please join me in chanting.
(One tightening)
Thank you very much for today.
There is still food and drinks on the table, so if you have time, please stay and enjoy the conversation until the end.

③ Closing speech example
I am XX, as nominated. I would like to take this opportunity to give the closing remarks.
Thank you all very much for taking the time to join us today.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the participants and staff involved for making it possible for us to hold such a grand event again this year.
Through this social gathering, we hope to become closer to you all than ever before, and that we will continue to work together to achieve various projects in the future.
After this, starting at △ o'clock, we will be holding an after-party at □□, which is about a 5-minute walk from this venue.
If you have time, please join us.
Finally, we would like to conclude with three cheers, wishing everyone who participated good health and continued success.
Please join me in chanting along.
(3 bolts)
thank you very much.
This venue will be open until ◇ o'clock.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we would appreciate it if you could leave by then.

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Make the party even more exciting with a pleasant greeting

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Did you find the tips and example sentences for greetings at social gatherings helpful?
Greetings play an important role at the beginning and end of a meeting.
If you are worried, we recommend that you write out a draft in advance or think about how you want to greet the person in question.
Greet people in a pleasant voice and liven up the banquet or party.
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