social expressions

SOCIAL EXPRESSIONS   Someone sneezes ·        Bless you! You’re just  going to start eating ·        Bon appetit ·        Enjoy your meal! Someone says ,“Have a nice day!“ ·       You , too ·        The same to you! ·        Thank you, the same to you Someone thanks you for something ·         Don’t mention it! ·        You’re welcome! ·        It was a pleasure! ·        A pleasure! ·        My pleasure! Refuse an invitation politely · I’d love to come, but I’m afraid I have to … ·       Your friend is ill · I hope you feel better soon · I hope you get better soon You want to smoke · May I smoke? · Do you mind if I smoke? • A friend has just had a baby ·        Congratulations! • Great a friend on December 25th ·        Merry Christmas! ·        Happy Christmas! It’s a friend’s birthday ·        Happy Birthday! ·        Many happy returns! A friend is leaving for the airport Have a good flight / trip / holiday ! You’re late for a meeting Sorry! Sorry I’m late Excuse me! A friend spilt coffee on your best suit Never mind It doesn’t matter Don’t worry You’ve just finished chatting to a friend ·        Bye, see you soon! ·        See you later A friend can’t come to dinner ·        What a pity! Maybe next time A friend offers to give you a lift home ·        That would be nice, thank you ·        That’s very kind of you A colleague gives you a birthday present.  ·        That’s very kind of you! ·        You really shouldn’t have! You want someone to pass your greetings on to another person. What do you say? ·        Give / Pass my regards to …… ·        Remember me to … A: I’m going away on business for two weeks.Do you think you could possibly water my house plants for me? B: No problem.I’d be glad to.I’ll keep an eye on your whole flat if you want A: That would be great B: Dont worry.I know how house-proud you are.I’ll make sure everything stays clean and tidy A: I’ll the same for you any time,you know B: Thanks A:Excuse me i know you from somewhere? B:Actually,I don’t think so A:What you mean you are not coming to Paris?It’ll be a great experience B:That’s as maybe but,I have too much work to yet.The presentation is on Monday