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Socializing Flashcards

How to be more social

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Meeting people for the first time (previous contact via email, phone)

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  • Hello, pleased to meet you finally.
  • So, finally, we meet.
  • I’m very glad to have the opportunity to speak to you in person.
  • I think we have exchanged a few email, and maybe spoken on the phone.
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Meeting people for the first time (no previous contact)

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  • Hello, I don’t think we’ve met. I’m …
  • Pleased to meet you.
  • Nice to meet you, too.
  • May I introduce myself? My name is …
  • I’m responsible for / I’m in charge of … / I’m head of …
  • Good morning, I’m …
  • How do you do?
  • Here is my card. Do you have a card?
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Introducing people

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  • Can I introduce a colleague of mine? This is Irmin Schmidt.
  • Hello, Pete, this is Ursula.
  • David, this is Olga. Olga, this is David.
  • I’m afraid Alice cannot be with us today.
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Telling people how to address you

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  • Please call me Peter.
  • OK, and I’m Peter.
  • Fine, please call me Peter.
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Meeting people who you think you may have met before

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  • Excuse me, I think we may have met before, I’m …
  • Hi, have we met before?
  • Hi, you must be …
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Seeing people you have already met before

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  • Hi, Tom, good to see you again, how are you doing?
  • Hi, how’s it going? I haven’t seen you for ages.
  • How’s things?
  • Great to see you.
  • I’m (very) pleased to see you again.
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Catching up

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  • How did the trip to Africa go?
  • How’s the new job going?
  • How’s your husband? And the children?
  • How is the new project going?
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Small talk - Asking questions

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  • Is it that the first time you have attended this conference?
  • Where are you staying?
  • Where are you from?
  • What did you think of the last presentation?
  • What presentations are you planning to see this afternoon?
  • What was the best presentation so far do you think?
  • Are you going to present something?
  • Had you ever seen Professor Jones present before? She’s great don’t you think?
  • Are you coming to the gala dinner?
  • So, you said you were doing some research into x. Do you have any interesting results yet?
  • So you were saying your were born in x—what’s it like there?
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Small talk - Showing interest

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  • Oh, are you?
  • Oh, is it?
  • Oh, really?
  • Right.
  • That’s interesting.
  • Oh, I hadn’t realized.
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Small talk - Apologizing for something you shouldn’t have said

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  • Sorry, I didn’t mean to …
  • Sorry, I thought you meant …
  • I meant …
  • I didn’t mean to offend.
  • Sorry I obviously didn’t make myself clear.
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Arranging meetings - Suggesting a time / day

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  • Would tomorrow morning at 9.00 suit you?
  • Could you make it in the afternoon?
  • Shall we say 2.30, then?
  • Could you manage the day after tomorrow?
  • What about after the last presentation this afternoon?
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Arranging meetings - Making an alternative suggestion

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  • Tomorrow would be better for me.
  • If it’s OK with you, I think I’d prefer to make it 3.30.
  • Could we make it a little later?
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Arranging meetings - Responding positively

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  • OK, that sounds like a good idea.
  • Yes, that’s fine.
  • Yes, that’ll be fine.
  • That’s no problem.
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Arranging meetings - Responding negatively

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  • I’m sorry, I really don’t think I will have time. I have a presentation tomorrow and I am still working on some of the slides.
  • I don’t think I can manage tomorrow morning.
  • I’m not sure about what I am doing tonight, I need to check with my colleagues and then get back to you.
  • The problem is that I already have a series of informal meetings lined up.
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Arranging meetings - Cancelling a meeting set up by the other person

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  • Something has come up, so I’m afraid I can’t come.
  • Sorry but the other members of my group have arranged for me to …
  • Sorry but it looks as though I am going to be busy all tomorrow. The thing is I have to …
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Arranging meetings - Postponing a meeting that you set up

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  • I’m really sorry but I can’t make our meeting tomorrow morning because my professor needs me to …
  • I am very sorry about this, and I am sorry I couldn’t let you know sooner. I hope this has not inconvenienced you.
  • In any case, I was wondering whether we could rearrange for tomorrow night.
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At an informal one-to-one meeting - Initiating a topic

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  • First of all, I wanted to ask you about …
  • What is your view on … ?
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At an informal one-to-one meeting - Changing a topic / returning to a topic

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  • I’ve just thought of something else …
  • Sorry to interrupt, I just need to tell you
  • about …
  • Can I interrupt a moment?
  • But going back to what you said earlier …
  • I’ve been thinking about what you said and …
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At an informal one-to-one meeting - Stalling and deferring by interviewee

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  • Could I just think about that a second?
  • Just a moment, I really need to think about that.
  • Could I get back to you on that? I’ll email you the answer.
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At an informal one-to-one meeting - Concluding by interviewer

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  • Well, I don’t want to keep you any longer.
  • Well, I think that’s covered everything.
  • I think the next session is starting in a couple of minutes, so we had better stop.
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At an informal one-to-one meeting - Asking for a follow up

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  • Would it be OK if I email you with any other questions that I think of?
  • Would you have time to continue this conversation at lunch today?
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At an informal one-to-one meeting - Thanking

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  • Thank you so much. It has been really useful.
  • That’s great. You have told me everything I needed to know.
  • It was really very kind of you to …
  • Thanks very much for …
  • Thank you very much indeed for …
  • I don’t know how to thank you for …
  • You’ve been really helpful.
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At an informal one-to-one meeting - Responding to thanks

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  • You’re welcome.
  • Don’t mention it.
  • Not at all.
  • It’s my pleasure.
  • That’s alright.
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General requests and offers - Inquiring

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  • I wonder if you could help me?
  • Do you know where / how I could … ?
  • Do you happen to know if … ?
  • Excuse me, do you think you could … ?
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General requests and offers - Responding to an inquiry

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  • Certainly. Sure. Yes, what’s the problem?
  • No, I’m sorry I don’t actually know.
  • I don’t actually, but if you ask that man …
  • Yes, of course.
  • Actually, I can’t I’m afraid.
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General requests and offers - Requesting help

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  • Do you think you could give me a hand with … ?
  • Would you mind helping me with … ?
  • I wonder if you could help me with … ?
  • Could you give me some help?
  • Could you do me a favor?
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General requests and offers - Accepting request for help

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  • Sure. No problem.
  • Just a second and I’ll be with you.
  • OK. Right. Where shall I start?
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General requests and offers - Declining request for help

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  • I’m sorry but I can’t just at the moment.
  • Sorry, but you’ve caught me at a bad time.
  • Actually, I’d rather not, if you don’t mind.
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General requests and offers - Offering help

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  • Shall I help you with … ?
  • Do you want me to help you with … ?
  • If you want, I could lend you hand with that.
  • Are you sure you don’t need any help with that?
  • Would you like me to give you a hand with… ?
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General requests and offers - Accepting offer of help

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  • That’s really kind of you.
  • Great thanks.
  • If you’re sure you can spare the time, that’d be great.
  • If you really don’t mind, that’d be most helpful.
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General requests and offers - Declining offer of help

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  • That’s very kind of you but I think I can manage.
  • No, it’s alright thanks.
  • Thanks but I really don’t want to put you out.
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General requests and offers - Giving advice

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  • Have you thought about … ?
  • Don’t you think perhaps you should … ?
  • Perhaps it might not be a bad idea to …
  • If I were you I would …
  • Maybe the best thing would be to …
  • Perhaps you ought to / should …
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General requests and offers - Responding to advice

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  • Yes, that sounds sensible.
  • Good thinking!
  • That’s a good idea. Thanks.
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General requests and offers - Showing enthusiasm

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  • That’s wonderful / great / fantastic / perfect.
  • Well done!
  • Congratulations!
  • Good on you.
  • That’s marvelous news. I’m so pleased for you.
  • Really? I can hardly believe it.
  • You must be so proud of yourself.
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General requests and offers - Giving condolences

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  • Oh well, it’s better than nothing.
  • Bad luck! Better luck next time.
  • Oh dear! I’m sorry to hear that.
  • Well, I’m sure you did everything you could.
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At the bar and restaurant - Formal invitations for dinner

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  • Would you like to have lunch next Friday?
  • If you are not busy tonight, would you like to … ?
  • We’re organizing a dinner tonight, I was wondering whether you might like to come?
  • I‘d like to invite you to dinner.
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At the bar and restaurant - Accepting

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  • That’s very kind of you. I’d love to come.
  • What time are you meeting?
  • Thank you, I’d love to.
  • That sounds great.
  • What a nice idea.
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At the bar and restaurant - Responding to an acceptance

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  • Great. OK, well we could meet downstairs in the lobby.
  • Great. I could pass by your hotel at 7.30 if you like.
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At the bar and restaurant - Declining

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  • I’m afraid I can’t, I’m busy on Friday.
  • That’s very nice of you, but …
  • Thanks but I have to make the final touches to my presentation.
  • No, I’m sorry I’m afraid I can’t make it.
  • Unfortunately, I’m already doing something tomorrow night.
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At the bar and restaurant - Responding to a non-acceptance

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  • Oh that’s a shame, but not to worry.
  • Oh well, maybe another time.
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At the bar and restaurant - Informal invitation to go to the bar/cafe

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  • Shall we go and have a coffee?
  • Would you like to go and get a coffee?
  • What about a coffee?
  • Do you know if there is a coffee machine somewhere in the building?
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At the bar and restaurant - Offering drink / food

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  • Can I get you anything?
  • What can I get you?
  • Would you like a coffee?
  • Black or white? How many sugars?
  • So, what would you like to drink?
  • Would you like some more wine?
  • Shall I pour it for you?
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At the bar and restaurant - Accepting offer

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  • I’ll have a coffee please.
  • I think I’ll have an orange juice.
  • No, nothing for me thanks.
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At the bar and restaurant - Toasting

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  • Cheers.
  • To your good health.
  • To distant friends.
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At the bar and restaurant - Questions and answers at the bar / cafe

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  • Do you often come to this bar?
  • Yes, either this one or the one across the road.
  • Is there a bathroom here?
  • Well, I think we’d better get back—the next session starts in 10 minutes.
  • Shall we get back?
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At the bar and restaurant - Arriving at a restaurant

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  • We’ve booked a table for 10.
  • Could we sit outside please?
  • Could we have a table in the corner / by the window?
  • Actually we seem to have got here a bit too early.
  • Are the others on their way?
  • Would you like something to drink / Shall we sit down at the bar while we’re waiting for a table?
  • OK, I think we can go to our table now.
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At the bar and restaurant - Menu

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  • Can / May / Could I have the menu please?
  • Do you have a set menu / a menu with local dishes?
  • Do you have any vegetarian dishes?
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At the bar and restaurant - Explaining things on the menu and asking for clarification

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  • Shall I explain some of the things on the menu?
  • Well, basically these are all fish dishes.
  • I’d recommend it because it’s really tasty and typical of this area of my country.
  • This is a salad made up of eggs, tuna fish, and onions.
  • Could you tell me what xxx is?
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At the bar and restaurant - Making suggestions

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  • Can I get you another drink?
  • Would you like anything else?
  • Shall I order some wine?
  • Would you like anything to drink? A glass of wine?
  • Would you like a little more wine?
  • Would you prefer sparkling or still water?
  • What are you going to have?
  • Are you going to have a starter?
  • Why don’t you try some of this?
  • Can I tempt you to…?
  • Would you like to try some of this? It’s called xxx and is typical of this area.
  • What would you like for you main course?
  • Would you like anything for dessert? The sweets are homemade and are very good.
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At the bar and restaurant - Saying what you are planning to order

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  • I think I’ll just have the starter and then move on to the main course.
  • I think I’ll have fish.
  • I’d like a small portion of the chocolate cake.
  • I don’t think I’ll have any dessert thank you.
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At the bar and restaurant - Requesting

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  • Could you pass me the water please?
  • Could I have some butter please?
  • Do you think I could have some more wine?
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At the bar and restaurant - Declining

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  • Nothing else thanks.
  • Actually, I am on a diet.
  • Actually, I am allergic to nuts.
  • I’ve had enough thanks. It was delicious.
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At the bar and restaurant - Being a host and encouraging guests to start

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  • Do start.
  • Enjoy your meal.
  • Enjoy.
  • Tuck in.
  • Help yourself to the wine / salad.
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At the bar and restaurant - Being a guest and commenting on food before beginning to eat

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  • It smells delicious.
  • It looks really good.
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At the bar and restaurant - Asking about and making comments on the food

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  • Are you enjoying the fish?
  • Yes, it’s very tasty.
  • This dish is delicious.
  • This wine is really good.
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At the bar and restaurant - Ending the meal

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  • Would you like a coffee, or something stronger?
  • Would anyone like anything else to eat or drink?
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At the bar and restaurant - Paying

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  • Could I have the bill please.
  • I’ll get this.
  • That’s very kind of you, but this is on me.
  • No, I insist on paying. You paid last time.
  • That’s very kind of you.
  • Do you know if service is included?
  • Do people generally leave a tip?
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At the bar and restaurant - Thanking

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  • Thank you so much—it was a delicious meal and a great choice of restaurant.
  • Thanks very much. If you ever come to LA, let me know, there’s an excellent restaurant where I would like to take you.
  • Thank you again, it was a lovely evening.
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At the bar and restaurant - Replying to thanks

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  • Not at all. It was my pleasure.
  • Don’t mention it.
  • You’re welcome.
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At the hotel - Checking in

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  • I have a reservation in the name of…
  • The booking was confirmed by both email and fax.
  • Which floor is my room on?
  • When will it be ready?
  • Has anyone else from my institute arrived here already?
  • I will be leaving at 08.30 tomorrow morning.
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At the hotel - Meeting someone you know by the check-in desk

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  • Hello, I didn’t know you were staying here.
  • How are you?
  • Did you have a good journey here?
  • Have you already checked in?
  • Do you want to get a drink while we wait for the others?
  • What room are you in?
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At the hotel - Asking about services

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  • Is there an Internet connection?
  • Is there a shuttle bus to the conference?
  • Can you book me a taxi?
  • Is there a train that goes to the airport?
  • What time do I have to be back to the hotel in the evening?
  • When is breakfast served?
  • How do I dial for overseas?
  • I’m expecting a Professor Smith at 7.00.
  • Could you call me when he arrives?
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At the hotel - Problems with the room

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  • This key doesn’t seem to work.
  • I have locked myself out.
  • My room has not been cleaned.
  • There are no towels.
  • Could I have an extra pillow please?
  • Would it be possible to change room, it’s very noisy?
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At the hotel - Checking out

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  • I’d like to pay my bill.
  • I haven’t used anything out of the minibar. But I did make one phone call.
  • I’ll be paying by Visa.
  • The bill should have already been paid by my institute.
  • I think there is a mistake here—I didn’t have anything from the bar.
  • Could I have my passport back?
  • Can I leave my luggage here and collect it later?
  • I left you my case with you this morning.
  • No it’s not that one, it’s got a blue stripe on it. Yes, that one.
  • Could you ring for a taxi for me?
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Saying goodbye - Excuses for leaving

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  • I am sorry—do you know where the restroom is?
  • It was nice meeting you but sorry I just need to go to the restroom.
  • Sorry but I just need to answer this call.
  • I have just remembered I need to make an urgent call.
  • It has been great talking to you, but I just need to make a phone call.
  • Sorry, I’ve just seen someone I know.
  • Sorry, but someone is waiting for me.
  • Listen, it has been very interesting talking to you but unfortunately I have to go … may be we could catch up with each other tomorrow.
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Saying goodbye - Using the time as an excuse for leaving

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  • Does anyone have the correct time because I think I need to be going?
  • Oh, is that the time? I’m sorry but I have to go now.
  • Sorry, I’ve got to go now.
  • I think it’s time I made a move.
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Saying goodbye - Wishing well and saying goodbye (neutral)

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  • It’s been very nice talking to you.
  • I hope to see you again soon.
  • I really must be getting back.
  • I do hope you have a good trip.
  • It was a pleasure to meet you.
  • Please send my regards to Dr Smith.
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Saying goodbye - Wishing well and saying goodbye (informal)

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  • Be seeing you.
  • Bye for now.
  • Keep in touch.
  • Look after yourself.
  • Say “hello” to Kate for me.
  • See you soon.
  • See you later.
  • Take care.
  • See you in March at the conference then.
  • Hope to see you before too long.
  • Have a safe trip home.
  • OK, my taxi’s here.

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