Expressing Wishes

Conversation 1: Birthday Conversation

Situation: Anita and Bishal attend Sheetal’s birthday party.

Anita: Happy birthday Sheetal.

Bishal: Thank you for inviting us to your party.
Sheetal: Come in. Lovely to see you both. There are lots of people here that you
know. Come and help yourselves to the food.
Bishal: Doesn't Sheetal look happy? She is so excited!
Anita: My goodness! There is so much to eat, I'm glad I didn't have much lunch.
Bishal: It all looks amazing. A good job the plates are large. I'm going to have a little
of everything.
Anita: I love spaghetti and the king size pizza looks irresistible.
Bishal: I fancy the mini burgers and salad. These fresh bread rolls are warm.
Anita: Let's go and find somewhere to sit.
Bishal: That was delicious. I've still room for trying the selection of sweets.
Anita: I don't want yogurt or fruit but the different cheeses look tempting. I'll get a
selection.
Bishal: Look, Sheetal is bringing in her birthday cake.
Anita: I think it's a chocolate cake. I won't refuse a piece of that.
Bishal: Happy birthday Sheetal. Thank you for such a wonderful meal.
Anita: Let's go into the other room and talk to some of our friends.
Bishal: The music is very loud. I think you'll have to shout.
Anita: I've a loud voice so no problem.
Conversation 2 - Wishing someone Good Luck!

Situation: Kabita and her sister, Hisi have a conversation couple of

days before Hisi participates in the National Singing Competition.

Kabita: I can’t believe you are going to the national level of Nepal
Idol.
Hisi: I know right! I always dreamed about singing in front of the
entire country, but now that the day is here, I feel nervous more
than excited.
Kabita: Well, that is understandable. You are stepping out of your
comfort zone. It would make anyone nervous. But you are
pursuing your dream and that is incredible.
Hisi: Really! You think so.
Kabita: Yes, definitely. I am so excited for you.
Hisi: Oh, thank you so much!
Kabita: I can’t wait to see all about your new adventures and
experiences in the newspaper very soon.
Hisi: Are you teasing me? I will not be on the newspaper until and
unless I win the competition.
Kabita: I know you can succeed in anything that you put your mind to. I
want to wish you all the best for the next chapter of your life.
Hisi: Thank you for your encouraging and supportive words. It means
a lot.
Conversation 3 – Expressing Wishes for a festival
Situation: Two friends are having a conversation in school before their
Dashain break begins.

Smita: Hello Astha.

Astha: Hi, Smita.
Smita: Happy Dashain. Wish you a wonderful holiday.
Astha: Thank you. Wish you a great Dashain as well.
Smita: What are your plans for the holidays?
Astha: I will be visiting my family in Hetauda and spending my time
with my cousins and relatives. What about you?
Smita: The same, I will be spending time with family. We eat
different varieties of food, buy new clothes, and play games
with our relatives and cousins.
Astha: Oh, wow! That sounds fantastic. Will you be travelling as
well?
Smita: Unfortunately, unlike you, I will not be travelling. I will be
staying here in Kathmandu because most of our relatives live
here.
Astha: Okay! That sounds like a lot of fun too.
Smita: Actually, it is great fun. I wish you a Happy Dashain and Tihar
once again.
Astha: Same to you. Have a great time with your family! See you
after the break.

Conversation 4 – Wishing someone a safe journey.

Situation: Pratik and his mother are having a conversation before the
mother leaves for a two-day trip to Chitwan for a work-related
seminar.

Mother: Pratik…. Pratik…Please get up before I leave.

Pratik slowly walking towards his mother. He is still not fully awake.
Pratik: Mom, why are you all dressed up and why do you have a
baggage with you?
Mother: Pratik, I told you I have to leave for a seminar today. I will be
back in two days.
Pratik: Oh yes, I remember now.
Mother: Please take care of yourself and do as your grandma tells you.
Alright!?
Pratik: Don’t worry Mom, I am fully capable of taking care of myself and
grandma as well. I want you to have a safe trip to Chitwan.
Mother: Aww, you are all grown up now. I feel like you were born just a
few years ago.
Pratik: Mom, stop it. I am already a young man. By the way, how are
you getting to Chitwan mom?
Mother: Alright!! I have to catch a flight in an hour. I should leave now.
Pratik: Okay mom, safe travels. I wish you have a lovely time in Chitwan
and get back home safely.
Mother: Sure, my big boy. Take care.