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How to greet people in afrikaans 
Greet a stranger formally with " goeie dag ". 
When you first meet someone, you should greet them formally as a sign of respect with the formal way to say " hello " in afrikaans. 
You can also offer your hand to the person and shake their hand as a formal way of greeting.
Many afrikaans shake hands when they are greeting each other informally and the women will kiss each other on the lips in greeting. Say " haai " or " hallo " if you are greeting an acquaintance or a friend.