Greetings in Multiple Languages

One of the most dynamic and evolving industries of the world, the Hospitality Industry offers intriguing and conducive career options. A major attraction for the youth of today, this industry offers a platform where one can nurture himself and blossom into a successful working professional. One of the most important component of Hospitality Industry is Communication. The industry is stimulated by communication involving interaction with guests, peers, colleagues etc. Interaction with the guests is pivotal as guest is the god of the Hospitality Industry. Often guests are of different nationalities and may speak a language not known to us. In such a scenario, English comes to our rescue. A cosmopolitan language , it is spoken in almost all the countries of the world and hence becomes essential for aspiring hospitality professionals. At the same time , if professionals learn the basic greetings in multiple languages it can help them in establishing a bond with the guest and guide them towards serving the guest better.

The following table shows some basic greetings in three languages , French, German & Spanish respectively :

ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN SPANISH

Hi/Hello Salut Hallo Hola

How are you? Comment Wie geht Cómo estás?

allez-vous? es dir?

Fine, thank you Bien, merci Gut, Danke Bien,gracias

Good morning Bonjour Guten Morgen Buenos días

Good afternoon bonne Guten Tag Buenas tardes

après-midi

Good evening Bonsoir Guten Abend Buena Noches

Good night Bonne nuit Gute Nacht Buenas noches

Bye/Goodbye Au Revoir Auf Wiedersehen Adiós