Saying Hello

We usually begin a conversation by saying hello.  That is quite universal.  In English we say hello with the word

hello

Most of you probably know that word already.  More casually, we can say

hi

So, the most basic conversation proceeds like this:

Person A:  Hello.

Person B:  Hello.

So simple, and you can do that.

Next, we usually ask about the other person.  Such as, in Thai language, how are you?

In English, this is

How are you?

I am fine, pasa Thai, becomes:

I am fine.

Adding a thank you, in English, it sounds like this:

I am find, thank you.  

So, we have a little more extended conversation:

Hello.

Hello.

How are you?

I am fine, thank you.