Good afternoon, everyone! vs Good afternoon Dears

Both phrases are correct and commonly used to greet people in the afternoon. The choice between them depends on the level of formality and the relationship with the people being addressed.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 1093 views

Good afternoon, everyone!

This phrase is correct and commonly used to greet a group of people in a formal or informal setting.

This phrase is a polite and general way to greet a group of people in the afternoon, regardless of the relationship or formality of the situation.

Examples:

Good afternoon, everyone! I hope you're all having a great day.
Good afternoon, everyone! Thank you for joining us today.

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Good afternoon, concerned parents, Teachers and local busybodies.
Good afternoon, Madame Chair and members.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
Good afternoon, Welltopia board members.
Good afternoon, Ms. Shipley.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
Good afternoon, fellow delegates and ladies and gentlemen of the press.
Good afternoon, I'm Antonia Chavez.
Good afternoon, Mr. Fawlty.
Good afternoon, neighbors of the Chueca district.
Good afternoon, Miss. I hope I'm not disturbing.
Good afternoon, gentlemen... and lady.
Good afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. McClan.
Good afternoon, I'd like to speak to accountant Carini.
Good afternoon, dear Italian viewers.

Alternatives:

Good afternoon, folks!
Good afternoon, team!
Good afternoon, friends!
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen!
Good afternoon, colleagues!

Good afternoon Dears

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in modern English. It conveys a more affectionate or familiar tone.

This phrase is suitable for addressing a group of people in a more intimate or familiar setting, where the term 'dears' is appropriate.

Examples:

Good afternoon dears, I have some exciting news to share with you.
Good afternoon dears, thank you for being here with me today.

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Good afternoon, dear Italian viewers.
Good afternoon, Dear Count Nadasky.
the Announcer: Good afternoon, dear televiewers!
the Leader. Good afternoon, dear friends! Though, no. Today I will risk to address to you a little differently.
Dear all, good afternoon to everybody.
Dear brothers and sisters, good afternoon!
Mr. Speaker, my dear colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon!
Good afternoon, dear.
Good afternoon, dear Otar.
Good afternoon, dear Adelaida.
Good afternoon, dear TV audience.
Good afternoon, dear public.
Good afternoon, my dear.
~ Good afternoon, my dear.
Good afternoon, Diva, dear!
Good afternoon, Diva, dear!
Good afternoon, concerned parents, Teachers and local busybodies.
Good afternoon, Madame Chair and members.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
Good afternoon, Welltopia board members.

Alternatives:

Good afternoon, everyone!
Good afternoon, friends!
Good afternoon, folks!
Good afternoon, team!
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen!

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