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SOCIAL EXPRESSIONS

2.
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.

3.
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 …..

4.
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?

5.
• 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!

6.
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.

7.
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.

8.
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 ….

9.
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 do the same for you any time,you know.
B: Thanks.

10.
A:Excuse me do i know you from
somewhere?
B:Actually,I don’t think so.
A:What do 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 do yet.The
presentation is on Monday.