LESSON 60

KENME ONLINE

PHRASES FOR DAILY USE

Conversation starters and appropriate responses.

1. Hey, good to see you.
2. Lovely to meet you.
3. How’s it going/How’s your studies/job/business? Going well?
4. Pretty good/quite fine. How about you?
5. I can’t believe what a hot/cold day it is!
What a lovely day it is!
6. How is the climate there?
It’s too hot/cold here.
Here, heavy rain keeps us indoor.
7. Oh My god! What a lovely shirt/sari, where did you get this from?
8. What do you think? (asking their opinion)
What do you think about the weekend plans? Or What are your thoughts?
9. Do you have a minute?
I want to discuss something with you. Do you have a minute?
Do you have a minute? I need your help.
10. Can I give you a hand? (for eg: In order to help someone, carry a heavy bag)
11. Let’s grab lunch/some lunch.

At a restaurant/ coffee shop

1. Could we have a table for two please?

2. Yes, please (staff: would you like to have some water?)
3. What would/ do you recommend? (to know which is the most popular dish at that
restaurant)
4. Could we/ I have the bill please?

Ending a conversation

1. All right guys, I need to head out. It was great connecting with all of you.
2. Thanks for having me over. (If you were invited for lunch/dinner/party etc.)

Telephonic conversation (Informal)

1. I am glad you called me.

2. No particular news there?
3. How I wish to see you! When are you planning to come here?
 4. Please drop in here once in a while.
5. Give/convey my regards to everyone/all.
6. Ok then see you later/ talk to you later/ may I hang up?

Morning talks

1. Hey, good morning. Hope you had a good night sleep.

2. Good morning. Did you sleep well?
3. Hey, Rise and shine. Its already 9.
4. Yes, I did/ I did have a good night sleep.
5. Oh! Yes. I slept like a baby.
6. Well, Ahh! I was just tossing and turning.

Good night

1. Hey, sleep well. Good night.

2. Make sure you get a good night sleep.
3. Sleep tight.