Greetings in a debate ?

Hello, esteemed colleagues and audience members.

Formal Greetings:

- "Distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues,"
- "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury,"
- "Honorable moderator,"
- "Fellow debaters,"

Polite Greetings:

- "Good evening, everyone. I am [your name] and I am honored to be here tonight."
- "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to present my views."
- "I would like to commend my opponent for their thoughtful presentation."

Respectful Greetings:

- "Although we may have different perspectives, I respect the opinions of my opponent."
- "I appreciate the opportunity to engage in a civil and respectful debate."
- "I value the diversity of thought that this debate represents."

Humorous Greetings (Use sparingly):

- "I'm not a professional debater, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night."
- "I've prepared a PowerPoint presentation to help me remember what I'm going to say."
- "My opponent is a formidable debater, but I'm here to tell you that they're not as smart as they look."