Greeting is an act of communication in which human beings intentionally make their presence known to each other, to show attention to, and to suggest a type of relationship (usually cordial) or social status (formal or informal) between individuals or groups of people coming in contact with each other. Greetings sometimes are used just prior to a ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greeting
Greet'ing noun Expression of kindness or joy; salutation at meeting; a compliment from one absent. « Write to him . . . gentle adieus and greetings. » Shak. Syn. -- Salutation; salute; compliment. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/G/56