EFL - Everyday Conversation Cheat Sheet

by mkdowney via cheatography.com/27089/cs/7728/

Greetings Openers

How are you? Excuse me, is this seat taken?

How have you been? Sorry to bother you, but do you have the time?

How are things? Would you happen to know if there's a cafe / bank / grocery store near

How's life been treating you? here?

How's it going? Nice / beauti​ful day, isn't it?

This is a great hotel / park / party, isn't it?

Responses to Greetings
I can't believe how busy this store / airport is today!
Very well, thank you. Hey, I love your shirt / hat / dog !
Fine. And you?
Hi! I don't think we've met.
Great. And yourself?
Hi, I didn't catch your name...
Couldn't be better. How about you?
Indirect openers test to see if a person is interested in talking.
Pretty good. Direct openers start conver​sation in a friendly and open way.
Can't complain.

Not (too) bad. Self Introd​uction

I've been worse. May I introduce myself?

Not very well. What's wrong / the matter ? Let / Allow me to introduce myself.

I've been better. Is anything wrong / bothering you? By the way, I'm ~

Meh. What's on your mind? Remember to shake hands!

Ending the Conver​sation and Responses Ice Breakers - Reason for Visiting

It was a pleasure talking to you. The pleasure was all Is this your first time to [Tok​yo]?
mine.
Have you been to [Jap​an] before?
I enjoyed our conver​sation / (It was) my pleasure.
Are you here on business?
talking to you. Same here.
Have you seen much of the city / country?
I'll see you tomorrow / next week / after I'll see you then.
How long have you been here?
school.
How long are you planning to stay?
Good-bye.
How do you like it here so far?
Bye.

See you around / later / then. Sure thing. "YES or NO Questi​ons​" are a good way to start polite conver​sation.

I'll see you when I see you. Yup!

Ice Breakers - Personal Inform​ation
See you / See ya'!
Where are you from?

Well Wishes What part of [cou​ntry] do you live in?

Are you traveling alone or with family / friends?

Have a nice day / pleasant evening / safe trip / good weekend.
Do you like music / theater / art / sports?
Enjoy your flight / stay / tour.
What do you do for a living?
Good luck to you.
What kind of business are you in?

Responses to Well Wishes Before a personal question, it is polite to say:

"If you don't mind me asking..."​
Thank you. You, too. Thank you. I will.
"If I may I ask..."​
Same to you. Likewise.

By mkdowney Published 5th April, 2016. Sponsored by Readability-Score.com

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