Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows for a huge level of customization and social systems that make island life appealing, converging each island’s personality types along with ever-changing player-driven choices create engaging conversations specific to each user.
An additional way that Nintendo decided to inject some extra personality into the conversations was by adding the ability to give each resident a phrase or greeting to open up each topic. The greeting feature has gained a comical reputation for allowing you to put quirky phrases into the animal’s muzzle that can be used to highlight personality traits.
8 Normal villagers
Common ideas for greeting cards |
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What is the weather? |
Hello |
I hope you have a nice day |
Do you agree with hugs? |
Do you have anything planned for today? |
Nice to see you again |
There’s no place like home |
Wait |
It’s always nice to see you |
I have a spare cupcake if you want it |
These friendly villagers often get along well with both the players and the other animals, having a lot of good things to say about their peers and a humble opinion on issues related to island life.
These villagers feel self-conscious when opening up about personal problems, but they love to talk about others and how their day is going, with topics revolving around their hobbies, which include personal, simple activities like baking and reading.
7 Peppy Villagers
Peppy greeting ideas |
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Did you hear my singing voice? |
I will be the next sensation |
I sent you an invitation to my party |
Thanks for all the support |
I love what you did with your hair |
I want to confess something… |
can i have your autograph |
What does my magazine pose look like? |
I can’t wait for the new KK album |
Do you think I’m cool? |
The energetic personality displayed in these animals is overly friendly and bubbly, which can be a detriment to the cynical villagers on any island. Lively villagers are very socially aware and often worry about how they will be liked, especially with the player’s character.
They love movies and music to the point where celebrity culture ends up taking over their lives. This mimics the traits of the obsessive fan or popular girl archetype.
6 Sister Villagers
Sister greeting ideas |
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What is a brother/sister |
You still owe me for last night |
Pinch, bump, first of the month |
Heh, that’s pretty funny |
i really love you |
Do you ever want to see a movie? |
Hey, just kidding you |
We should hang out more often |
Haha, you made it look |
We haven’t seen each other for a long time |
Playful and mischievous, these protective personalities are pretty cool, even if they like to tease their friends in a light-hearted way from time to time.
When talking about themselves and others, the sister villagers are very honest and forthright, which is refreshing for most island folk, but they’re also not afraid to call out animals who put themselves before others.
5 The puffed-up villagers
Inflatable greeting card ideas |
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Well, well, well! Look who crawled back |
It’s always a great pleasure |
Oh, it’s you again |
I honestly don’t have time for that |
I could be doing anything else right now |
I’m not saying I hate you |
Sorry, I didn’t notice you there |
Do you mind taking a little nap? |
I think you will have to do |
What is it? I don’t have all day |
Proper and stylish, these villagers enjoy the limelight, gossiping about others and talking about the latest fashions and trends.
Their exterior can be a little clunky for most, but inside they have a luxurious heart of gold that allows gossip to go in a healthier direction. They get along quite well with other prominent citizens with whom they can share the residents’ secrets.
4 Restless villagers
Wonderful ideas for greeting cards |
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Get off my lawn |
In my time… |
Why are mortgages so expensive these days? |
Stop waving your arms |
Respect your elders |
Let me turn on my hearing aid |
When is the next Nintendo Direct? |
What is your fax number? |
Stop with that racket |
Let me turn on my hearing aid |
Annoying these unsociable creatures is very easy and a lot of fun. While they often have outside-the-box views when it comes to issues and opinions, most villagers can accept their differences and enjoy their difference in perspective, but exciting characters can be quite challenging for a contented introvert. These villagers perfectly capture the atmosphere of the old, disaffected characters in the media.
3 Lazy villagers
Ideas for lazy greetings |
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Just sit back and relax |
Take enough breaks |
Stop stressing yourself out |
Let me rest my eyes for a minute |
I don’t yawn |
Where did I put the keys? |
If anyone asks, I’m working |
Zzzzzzz… Wait, where am I? |
D’oh |
(Studio audience starts cheering) |
Lazy villagers want nothing more than to sleep all day, but the daily hardships end up keeping them from their comfortable beds, so they end up walking through life quite aloof.
However, these sleeping animals are also very comforting, confident and easy to talk to. The only thing they enjoy as much as sleep is food, which makes these characters look like sitcom stars or stereotypical free-spirited personalities.
2 Jock Villagers
Jock Greeting Ideas |
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Come down and give me 20 |
Oh, you’re so tense |
Impressive abilities |
I don’t want to fight, well, maybe a little |
It’s going to be a pretty tough conversation |
A shoe is not put on without a shoe |
Just doing my daily run |
Okay, time for a team talk |
How was the game last night? |
That was close |
The sports-obsessed contestants in Animal Crossing take on the stereotypical quality of stupidity. Their always-on-the-go personality meshes well with many outgoing villagers, especially others who share the same energy level.
They enjoy competing with friends and having playful rivalries to encourage everyone to do their best.
1 Complacent villagers
Ideas for smug greetings |
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Well, don’t we look good today |
This is the one and only |
Isn’t it a glorious day |
Nice as always |
It must be your lucky day |
I feel blessed |
How to improve perfection? |
What a beautiful day to look in the mirror |
I like the way you look at me |
You should check out my Patreon |
Self-confident villagers who value everyone, especially themselves, are self-assured and kind, and give compliments where they can. They enjoy giving advice and talking about the subtle things that make them happy.
While their exuberant energy resonates with most people, some other types of villagers are passionate despite their self-important traits.