Social English - Expression

I have just been promoted to Deputy Head of Department.

Wow, congratulations!

Help yourself to some prawn salad.

Not for me, thanks. I am not very kind on seafood.

 

Hello. My name is Dela.

I am sorry. I didn’t quite catch your name.

Why don’t we have dinner together on Saturday?

I would love to but I am afraid I have a prior engagement.

Have some brandy.

I am afraid I don’t drink alcohol, but thank you anyway.

Where would you like to have lunch?

I don’t mind.

Could you photocopy this report for me, please?

Yes, of course. I will do that straight away.

You don’t hear someone’s name when you are introduced to them.

I am sorry. I didn’t quite catch your name.

 

You have to refuse an invitation to dinner with a supplier.

I am really sorry – I would love to, but I am afraid I am going to the theater on Wednesday night.

You are offered food you hate.

Not for me, thanks. I am not keen on sea food.

You want to end an conversation in a diplomatic way.

I am sorry, but I really do have to be going. It was really nice talking to you.

 

You have to greet a visitor.

Welcome to our headquarters. It is a pleasure to meet you. I am John Travolta.

You have to introduce two people to each other.

Kat, can I introduce you to George? George is over from States. George, this is Kat, my boss.

You offer to pay for a meal.

Please, let me get this.

You have to propose a toast.

Here is to our future success.

Your colleague has been made redundant.

I am very sorry to hear about what happened.

 

You arrive half an hour late for a meeting.

I am sorry I am late; the traffic from the airport was terrible.

Expression:

Congratulations!

Cheers!

Make yourself at home.

Help yourself.

I don’t mind.

Excuse me.

Sorry.

It is on me.

I am afraid …

Yes, please.

Could you …?

That sounds good.

After you.

That is no problem.

Bad luck.

Not et all.