noun the act of greeting someone
In etiquette, a salutation is a polite expression of greeting or goodwill, such as 'Good morning' or 'Hello'.
In business communication, a salutation is used as a formal greeting at the beginning of a letter or email, such as 'Dear Mr. Smith' or 'To Whom It May Concern'.
In religious ceremonies, a salutation may be a traditional greeting or blessing, such as 'Peace be with you' or 'Namaste'.
In emails and letters, a writer may use salutations such as 'Dear Mr./Ms.' or 'To whom it may concern.'
A psychologist may use a formal salutation when addressing clients, such as 'Hello, Mr./Ms. [Last Name].'
Doctors may use salutations like 'Dear [Patient's Name]' in written correspondence or 'Hello, how are you feeling today?' in person.
Teachers often use salutations like 'Good morning class' or 'Hello students' when addressing their students.
Lawyers may use formal salutations like 'Dear Judge [Last Name]' or 'To whom it may concern' in legal documents or correspondence.