1. Here are five warm and friendly greeting phrases to use when reconnecting with a friend after a long time:
- “Wow, it’s been ages! How have you been?”
- “It’s so good to see you again! I’ve missed you.”
- “Long time no see! What’s new in your world?”
- “Hey, stranger! It’s been forever. How’s life treating you?”
- “I can’t believe it’s you! This is such a nice surprise.”
2. These phrases help express excitement and warmth, making the interaction feel welcoming and genuine.
- “Welcome back! We’ve missed you so much.”
- “It’s so great to have you here again!”
- “Home just wasn’t the same without you.”
- “We’re so happy you’re back! How was everything?”
- “You’re back! Things feel complete again.”
These phrases convey warmth and make the person feel appreciated and valued.
3. Here are five expressions of surprise when you unexpectedly see a friend:
- “Oh my gosh, is that you? I can’t believe it!”
- “What a surprise! I wasn’t expecting to see you here!”
- “No way! This is such a pleasant shock!”
- “Wow, look who it is! What are the chances?”
- “This just made my day! I can’t believe it’s you!”
These phrases convey excitement and genuine astonishment, making the moment feel special.
4. Here are five similar expressions to “Haven’t we met before?”:
- “Don’t I know you from somewhere?”
- “Haven’t we crossed paths before?”
- “You look really familiar—have we met?”
- “I feel like we’ve met somewhere before.”
- “Isn’t this the first time I’ve seen you, or am I mistaken?”
These expressions are casual and great for starting a conversation with someone who seems familiar.
5. Here are expressions to greet someone after a journey:
- “Welcome back! How was your trip?”
- “It’s great to see you again! How was the journey?”
- “You’re back! I hope the trip went well.”
- “Welcome home! Tell me all about your travels.”
- “Glad to see you made it back safely. How was everything?”
- We missed you
- Did you have fun
- It just wasn’t the same without you.
These phrases express warmth and interest, making the traveller feel appreciated.
