Formal:
* سلام (Salam): This is the most common and formal greeting, used for anyone you don't know well or are showing respect to.
* صبح بخیر (Sobh be kheir): This means "good morning" and is used in the morning.
* عصر بخیر (Asr be kheir): This means "good afternoon" and is used in the afternoon.
* شب بخیر (Shab be kheir): This means "good evening" and is used in the evening.
Informal:
* سلام (Salam): While technically formal, it's also commonly used for friends and family.
* خوبی؟ (Khoobi?): This means "Are you well?" and is a common greeting among friends.
* چطوری؟ (Chetori?): This means "How are you?" and is another informal greeting.
* خوبم (Khoobam): This means "I'm good" and is the common response to "Khoobi?" or "Chetori?"
Other options:
* درود (Dood): This is a poetic greeting, similar to "greetings."
* سلامتی (Salamat): This means "health" and is a common greeting in some regions.
It's best to start with "Salam" as a safe and polite greeting in most situations.