Good morning (afternoon, evening)! (, )!
Hello (Hi)! !
How are you? (How are you getting on? How are you doing? How are things?) ? ?
Fine, thank you. (Very well, thanks. Oh, pretty well.) ( , .)
Not too bad. And what about you? . ?
Soso. (Same as usual.) . ( .)
Whats new? ?
Getting Acquainted with People
Let me introduce myself. Im . ...
May I introduce you to Mr. Smith? .
Excuse me, havent we met before? , ?
Jane, meet my friend Bob. , .
Glad (pleased, happy) to meet you. .
Likewise. .
Weve already met actually. .
Parting with People
I am afraid I have to go. (I must be off now. Look, I really must be going.) , .
Ive got to see someone, I am afraid. .
It was so nice of you to have come (called.) , .
Its been a lovely party. (We have enjoyed ourselves.) .
Thank you for an enjoyable evening. .
Im so pleased to have met you. (It was nice meeting you.) .
Love to (Remember me to... Regards to...)
Have a good time. .
See you. (Be seeing you. See you again soon.) .
So long. (Cheerio.) . (, .)
Do keep in touch. .
You must come round to our place some day. .
Invitations and Proposals
Would you like to...? ?
Could you possibly do me a favour? , ?
Will you join me for dinner? ?
Would you care for a drink? ?
Do you mind if...? If you dont mind Id like ?
Is there anything else I can do for you? ?
Let me offer...
What about...? (How about...?) ?
Apologies
I am (terribly, awfully, so) sorry. .
Excuse my being late. .
I am sorry to butt in, but , ,
I am sorry this has happened. , .
I am sorry to have kept you waiting. , .
I am sorry to bother you but... , ,
I beg your pardon. (I do apologize. Oh, do forgive (excuse) me.) .
Its my fault entirely. .
