| A blessing is a polite form of good wishes between people. A blessing can also be an expression of thanks to God.
Common Blessing
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Hello - at the start of the meeting with another person, or on chance encounter
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Goodbye - at the end of a meeting with a person
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Good morning - during the morning hours, instead of "hello"
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Good evening - during the evening hours, instead of "hello
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Happy holiday - on religious holidays, instead of “hello”
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Good day - a parting benediction, at any time of the day
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Have a great day
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Congratulations - said to a person celebrating a happy event such as the birth of a child, a wedding, bar mitzvah, birthday or other joyous occasion
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Many happy returns - a blessing for long life, especially on birthdays
Benedictions / blessing may be more specific and focused, such as "good luck in your exam", "get well soon", and so on.
Certain blessing can be conveyed by body language, such as a hand waved in the air, usually serving as a form of greeting. Shaking hands or saluting can also serve as a greeting. In certain cultures, a kiss on the cheek is used as a greeting when meeting and also when parting from other people.
The term "benediction" / " blessing " , in the sense of a greeting between one person and another, relates to ceremonial or courteous behavior. The blessing has a social and human role, as a form of giving that creates a good and positive atmosphere and draws people together.
A blessing can be given face to face, by telephone, in writing (greeting card, e-mail, letter), and also passed on through a third party. The blessing is made up of words that are very powerful. These words can cure, heal, and improve one`s mood.
A greetings card is an illustrated card usually containing a blessing or other sentiment. Although greetings cards are usually given for special events, such as a birthday, bar mitzvah, holiday or other occasion, they can also be sent at any time just to say "hello" or "thank you". Greetings cards are usually packaged together with an envelope, and come in a variety of styles. They are manufactured commercially or hand made, by hundreds of companies, small and large.
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