Introducing people
I´m...
My name´s...
This is...
He´s / She´s in sales.
He´s / She´s with Nokia
Asking about business
How´s business?
Replying
Not bad, thanks.
Fine. / OK. / Not too good.
Offering a drink
Would you like a drink?
How about a coffee?
Another drink?
Replying
Thanks very much. I´d love one.
Yes, please. / No, thanks.
Greetings
Pleased to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Good to see you again.
You, too.
Saying goodbye
See you later
Nice talking to you.
Goodbye. See you soon.
Talking about work and leisure
Asking questions
What to you do in your free time?
at the weekend?
after work?
in the evening?
How often do you...?
Do you like....? Yes, I do. / No, I don´t.
Expressing feelings
I like / love.... I don´t like....
I´m keen on... He isn´t really keen on...
I really enjoy... She doesn´t enjoy....
I´m interested in... We aren´t interested in...
Entertaining
Suggesting
Why don´t we...?
Shall I....?
How about....?
Giving opinions
I think.... is the best restaurant. The food is good.
We need to go to .... restaurant. It´s close to the office.
Agreeing Disagreeing
Yes, because... I see what you mean, but...
I agree because... I don´t know about that. I think...
That´s right. That´s right, but...
Introducing people
Jurgen, this is Lisa.
Anita, do you know Dr Olafson?
Have you met Nigel?
Peter, I´d like you to meet Steve Jones.
Anne, have you met Maria?
Can I introduce you to Mark Barnard our Finance Director?
Are you Ms Valdez by any chance?
You must be Larry Koplan.
Requests
Could I use your phone, please?
Do you mind if I take one of your brochures?
Offers
Can I give you one of my cards?
Would you like to have dinner with us tomorrow night?
Making small talk
'How´s business?' - 'We are having a great year.'
'How are things? - 'It´s really busy at the moment.'
Responding
Pleased to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Good to see you again.
It´s a pleasure.
Making excuses
It´s very kind of you, but...
I´d like to take it easy / relax if you don´t mind.
It´s very kind of you, but another time perhaps.
Making conversation
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Where are you going for your holiday this year?
Can you tell me about any interesting places to visit?
What / How about you?
Showing interest
Interesting!
Really?
Saying goodbye / Thanking your host
Thanks very much for your hospitality.
I really enjoyed the meal.
Thanks for showing me round the city / town.
I´ll be in touch soon.
Goodbye. All the best.
Mentioning common interests
I think you both know Iwona.
both like skiing.
are both interested in the new project.
I know you have both been to Brazil.
worked in R&D.
Leaving
Well, I really must be going.
Anyway, I´ll see you soon.
Hope to see you again soon.
It was nice meeting you.
It was good to see you again.
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