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Situation: After listening to her husband explain why he does not want her to buy a new diamond ring. Alice completely accepts his reasons. She says, “__________”
I’m so jealous of you.
It’s my pleasure.
You’re so sociable.
I couldn’t agree more.
I’m not proud of you.
Situation: Martin has just finished his speech at the conference and Lucy really appreciates his talk. She says, “__________”
How awful!
Well, that’s quite nice.
What a great talk!
You should have talked less.
What an embarrassing performance!
Situation: Jane is late for an appointment with Mr. Hopkins, who has been waiting for half an hour. When she sees Mr. Hopkins, she says, “__________”
I won’t be long.
I must apologize.
I hope you’re all right.
I’m sorry that you are here.
I’d like to send my regards to you.
Situation: Edward has just missed his train. He calls his wife to tell her that he will be home late. She says, “__________”
No problem.
Is that alright?
You won’t miss it.
You will get used to it.
I hope you’ll get over it.
Situation: A couple sitting behind Cathy in the movie theater keep talking, which disturbs her, so Cathy says to them politely, “__________”
I’m sorry you’re rude.
What a noise!
I can’t stand you talking!
Don’t talk too much!
I’m sorry, but you’re annoying others.
Situation: Kirk wants Mary to play tennis with him this evening.
He says:________________
Do you want to go to the gym?
Why don't you go to the stadium?
How about a game of tennis before dinner?
You are very fond of playing sports, aren't you?
Mary, are you interested in watching tennis matches?
Situation: Dorothy is at the Tourist Information Center. She wants to get directions to the train station. She says: ___________
How can I get to the train station?
Do you mind taking me to the train station?
Excuse me, have you been to the train station?
I'm a stranger around here. What can you do for me?
Can you show me the train station, please?
Situation: Linda is answering the phone. Mr. Hughes, Marketing Director of the ABC Company, would like to talk to Mr. Jenkins, Head of the Personnel Department. She says:_______________
Mr. Hughes? Yes, Mr. Jenkins is expecting your call.
Oh, hi! The meeting's just started. Don't call again.
I'm Linda, Mr. Jenkins' secretary. I don't know you.
Good afternoon, Mr. Hughes. Would you come back later?
Are you Mr. Hughes? I can see you in a minute in your office.
Situation: Mark has not had enough sleep. When he meets John, John notices it and says: _________
I can't believe it, Mark. You haven't changed at all.
Hi, Mark. Will you come to my birthday party next Sunday?
You look so tired today! Why don't you get some coffee?
What's up? You never answer my calls.
I heard that you went to Spain last year. Did you have a good time there?
Situation: Laura is unhappy with her roommate, Lucy. She says to Rose, "___________ "
Lucy's just moved in and she is very well-organized. I must annoy her.
You know what? Lucy bought me a box of chocolate for my birthday.
Do you know Lucy? She had a fight with her ex -boyfriend.
I hate to say this, but I can't stand Lucy any longer. I want to move out.
Everyone in this apartment knows Lucy. She has a reputation as a good negotiator.
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