1. SOCIAL EXPRESSIONS
Some one sneezes. What do you say?
 Bless you!
You’re just going to start eating. What do you say?
 Bon appetit.
 Enjoy your meal!
Someone says ,“Have a nice day!“ What do you say?
 You, too.
 The same to you!
 Thank you, the same to you.
Someone thanks you for something. What do you say?
 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 …..
Your friend is ill. What do you say?
 I hope you feel better soon.
 I hope you get better soon.
You want to smoke. What do you say?
 May I smoke?
 Do you mind if I smoke?

2. You need the salt. It’s at the other end of the table. What do
you say?
 Could you pass the salt, please?
A friend has just had a baby. What do you say?
 Congratulations!
Great a friend on December 25th.
 Merry Christmas!
 Happy Christmas!
It’s a friend’s birthday. What do you say?
 Happy Birthday!
 Many happy returns!
 Best wishes / Good luck on your thirtieth (age - use an
ordinal number) birthday!
A friend is leaving for the airport. What do you say?
 Have a good flight / trip / holiday!
You’re late for a meeting. What do you say?
 Sorry!
 Sorry I’m late.
 Excuse me!
A friend spilt coffee on your best suit. What do you say?
 Never mind.
 It doesn’t matter.
 Don’t worry.
You’ve just finished chatting to a friend. What do you say?
 Bye, see you soon!
 See you later.

3. A friend can’t come to dinner. What do you say?
 What a pity! Maybe next time.
A friend offers to give you a lift home. What do you say?
 That would be nice, thank you.
 That’s very kind of you.
A colleague gives you a birthday present. What do you say?
 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….
Wedding / Anniversary
 Congratulations!
 Best wishes / good luck on your tenth (number - use an
ordinal number) anniversary!
 Here's to many more happy years together (used when
making a toast)
Special Holidays
 Happy New Year / Easter / Hanukkah / Ramadan etc.
 All the best for a happy New Year / Easter / Hanukkah /
Ramadan etc.

4. Special Occasions
 Congratulations on your promotion!
 All the best for your ...
 I'm so proud of you!