Conversation Starters PDF

GE2203 Greetings Conversation Starters 1. Hi. Hello. General greetings and inquiries 1. How’s it going?...

GE2203 Greetings Conversation Starters 1. Hi. Hello. General greetings and inquiries 1. How’s it going? 2. Good morning. How’s everything? Good afternoon. How’s life? Good evening. Asking about present activities 3. How are you? 2. What’s up? How are you doing? What’s happening? How ya doing? Asking and telling about recent events 4. Fine. How about you? 3. What’s new? 5. Okay. Thanks. Guess what? 6. A: Good morning. A: Guess what? B:Hello. How are you? B:What? A: Pretty good. See you later. A: I just got a new job. B:Bye. B:Congratulations! Bringing up a serious topic Introducing Yourself 4. Can I talk to you for a minute? 1. I’m John. Do you have a minute? I’m Jackie. Got a minute? 2. I’m John Kennedy. Personal Information I’m Jackie O’Neil. 1. A: What do you do? 3. (It’s) nice to meet you. B:I’m an engineer. (It’s) nice meeting you. A: Do you like your job? (It’s) good to meet you. B:Yes. I love it. 4. Nice to meet you too. A: What do you do for fun? 5. A: Do you know Mary? B:I like to play tennis. B:Hello. Nice to meet you. 2. A: Would you like something to drink? C:My pleasure. B:Yes. A cup of coffee, please. B:Where are you from? C:I’m from the United States. A: Are you married? B:How long are you staying? B:No. I’m single. A: How old are you? Introducing Other People B:Twenty-two. 1. A: This is my friend, Jack. B:Hi Jack. I’m Linda. A: Would you like to play tennis sometime? B: Sure. 2. A: Nice to meet you. Expressing Thanks B:Nice to meet you too. Thanks. 3. This is my brother, Bob. Thank you. This is my sister, Cindy. I appreciate it. This is my father, Mr. Harris. Thanks for the tour. This is my mother, Mrs. Harris. Thanks for your time. This is my teacher, Ms. Watson. Thank you for the nice gift. This is my student, Carrie. I appreciate your kindness. This is my friend, Mary Jones. I appreciate your hospitality. This is my boss, Mr. Ritter. I appreciate your lending me the chainsaw. This is my co-worker, Penny Pitcher. 01 Handout 1 *Property of STI Page 1 of 1