For a General Encounter with a Free Man or Woman (Versatile): "Tal, Free One. May your path be clear under Gor's suns this day." (This uses the common "Tal" and adds a typical Gorean blessing/wish.)
For a Formal Encounter with a High-Ranking Lady (e.g., Ubara, High Caste): "Greetings, Lady. May the Priest-Kings bless your steps and your Home Stone prosper." (This employs the more formal "Greetings," directly addresses her title, and uses a traditional Gorean blessing.)
For a Formal Encounter with a High-Ranking Sir (e.g., Ubar, High Scribe): "Greetings, Sir. I trust this day finds you well and your endeavors fruitful." (Similar to the above, it uses "Greetings" and a polite inquiry into his well-being and success.)
For a Passing Acknowledgment (Brief, but still Gorean): "Tal. Well met this Ahn." (Combines the concise "Tal" with a Gorean time reference, suitable for a quick nod.)
For a More Personal or Expressive Greeting (when appropriate contextually): "Greetings to you, [Name/Title]. It is good to see another free spirit under Gor's sky today." (This is warmer, uses "Greetings," and acknowledges their free status.)
Key Gorean Greeting Practices to Note:
"Tal" is the most common, versatile, and informal greeting between free individuals. It is often accompanied by the gesture of lifting the right arm, palm inward.
"Greetings" is typically used in more formal contexts or when addressing someone of higher status, or when you wish to convey more deliberate respect.
Adding phrases that refer to the sun, Priest-Kings, Home Stone, paths, or prosperity makes the greeting sound more authentically Gorean.
Directly addressing someone by "Sir," "Lady," or their specific title (e.g., "Ubara," "High Scribe") is crucial for respect.
Avoid casual Earth terms like "Hello" or "Good morning/night" (though they do appear rarely in the books, they are far less Gorean in feel, particularly from a free man to a free woman).
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