| Dvar Halacha By: R' Chananya Berman Question: What is the proper way to greet someone on Tisha B'Av? Discussion: One is not permitted to extend a greeting to another person on Tisha B'Av. The reason for this is, on Tisha B'Av we are mourning for the Bais Hamikdash, just as a mourner during shiva does not greet people neither do we. One should refrain from saying "good morning" or "good night" as well (Pele Yoatz Tisha B'av). However, one may nod his head in greeting (Pnei Boruch 16:27). If one is greeted by someone on Tisha B'Av, the greeting may be returned so as not to offend the greeter. However, it should be done in a low voice (S.A 554:20). It is better to explain to the greeter that it is not proper to greet someone on Tisha B'Av IF you can explain it in a way that he will not be offended. One should not answer the phone with a "hello" or end with a "good bye" on Tisha B'Av. One is permitted to wish someone a "mazal tov" on Tisha B'Av because it is a bracha not a greeting (Shut Har Tzvi Y.D. 290). One may inquire how an unwell person is feeling on Tisha B'Av (Halichos Shlomo Teffila pg.19). For all practical questions please ask your Rav. 
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