Polite Noises

Polite Offers and requests Fast food restaurant:We'd like two cheeseburgers and one Big Mac with fries, please. - Would you like anything to drink with that? Baker's:I'd like a large, brown, sliced loaf, please - I'm afraid we only have white left. Airport:Can I take this bag as hand luggage? - Yes, that's fine. I'll give you a label for it. Railway station:Excuse me. Can you tell me where platform six is? - It's over there. Come with me. I'll show you. Department store:Have you got any shampoo for greasy hair? - I'll check, but I think we only have it for dry. Supermarket: Could I have another plastic bag? I've got so much to carry- Here you are. We don't charge for them.

Social English

See you tomorrow Good night! Cheers! Excuse me?   Have a good weekend! Thank you very much indeed!   Smb sneezes Make yourself at home   Can you explain this to me? Oh, sorry.   May I ask you a question?

Seeyabye! Take care Sleep well! Nighty night! Good health! Yes, Sir/Ma’am. Can I help you? Thanks. Same to you! Not at all! Don’t mention it! You are welcome Bless you! That’s very kind! Thank you! Yes, Sure. With pleasure That’s ok. Don’t worry! No prob! Yes, please. I’m all ears!

Apologizing - I’m sorry to say that……I have eaten your cake. - I apologize to you for Ving (eating your cake). - I’m truly sorry for Ving (eating your cake). - It’s (not) my fault.	- Please, forgive me! - Don’t get angry with me! - Don’t look at me this way! - I can assure you it won’t happen again! - I really apologize!!!
Asking for permission Teacher: What can I do for you? S: I’m sorry to bother you but may I use your telephone? T: Certainly, please do. S: Do you mind if I call to Zimbabwe.	T: Not at all. S: Would it be all right if you go out for some time I need to talk to my………confidentially T: Sure, no prob (no worries).

Directions When you leave the school, turn left and walk past the library and through the park until you get to the cinema. Turn left, go over the bridge, then through the gate, turn left and you’ll find the bus stop. Take a bus number 438 and get off at Blackwood. Go under the bridge to the end of the road, and then turn right. Go down the road. My house is the fourth on the right.
Polite Noise	ME TOO	I spent my day there. she	So did she.
I need a holiday. I	So do I.	I'd love a cup of tea. I	So would I.
I don't like milk. he	Neither does he.	I've never been to Africa. I	Neither have I.
I should smoke less. I	So should I.	I didn't know. she	Neither did she.
I couldn't do it. they	Neither could they.	I wasn’t ill. they	Neither were they.

Job Story key words: look through job adverts – write a CV - apply for a job - fill in the application form – to be interviewed – sign a contract – probationary period – get salary – to be promoted – to be fired

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