SPECIFIC OCCATIONS

How to introduce yourself in Corporate World:
Example:
Ramesh, Do you know Simran?
Simran this is my Friend Ramesh.
Seema, I don’t think you’ve met Farzana.
I don’t think you two know each other, Do you?

When people are introduced, they usually say:
How do you do? (Formal)
“Hello” or Hi (very informal).
Americans often say “How are you?”
Note: How do you do?” is not a question, and the normal reply is ‘How do you do?’

Greetings:
When you meet people (formal):
Good Morning!
Good Afternoon!
Good Evening!

When you meet people (informal):
Hello!
Hi! (Very informal)

When you leave people:
Good Morning!
Good Afternoon!
Good Evening!
Good Night! (Formal)
Good bye! ( Less formal)
Bye! (informal)
Bye-bye! (often used to and by children)
See you! (informal)
See you later / tomorrow / next week / etc.(informal)
Cheers! (informal – British only)
Take care! (informal)
It was nice to meet you.
Note: Goodnight is used only when leaving people, not when meeting them.

When you ask about health, etc..
When you meet people you know, you often ask politely about their health or their general situation:
How are you?
How are things?
How’s things? (Very informal)
How’s it going? (informal)
How (are) you doing? (especially American)


Formal answers:
Very well, thank you. And you?
Fine, thank you.

Informal answers:
Fine / Great, thanks.
Not too bad
Pulling on.
Ok
So so
All right.
(It) Could be worse.

Special Greetings:
Happy birthday!
Many happy returns !
Happy New Year!
Happy Holi!
Happy Diwali!
Happy Id!
Happy / Merry Christmas!

Small talk:
“Nice day, isn’t it?
“Lovely.”
“Quite a cool evening, isn’t it?”
“Sure.”

Getting people’s attention:
Excuse me!
I beg your pardon!
Yes please!

Asking for things:
Could you lend me your pen?
Would you mind helping me for few minutes?
You had better go now.
You are kindly requested not to smoke.
Carry this for me, please.
Please answer by return post.

Offers and Replies Offers:
Would you like to have coffee?
Can / May I get / offer you a lift?

Replies:
Yes, please.
No thank you.
I’d love to.
That’s very kind / nice of you.

When you apologise:
Excuse me. Could I get past?
Oh sorry, did I step on your foot?
Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the station?
I beg your pardon. I didn’t realize this was your seat.

When you ask people repeat:
Sorry?
What? (informal)
I beg your pardon me? (USA)

Journey etc:
Have a good trip!
Have a good journey!
Safe journey home.
Did you have a good journey flight?
How was the journey / trip / flight?

If somebody is leaving for an evening out or some kind of pleasant event, you may say:
Have a good time!
Enjoy yourself!
Enjoy!
Goodluck!
Have a good time!
Did you have a good holiday?
Drinking

When people begin drinking alcoholic drinks socially, they often raise their glasses and say something:
Cheers!
Your health!
Here’s to Radheshyam.
Here’s to the new job!
Here’s to the happy couple!

When you send good wishes:
Give my best wishes / regards / greetings / love to Reena,.
Remember me to Sanjay.
Say hello to preety for me, (USA)
Firoz sends his best wishes / regards etc.

When you sympathise:
I was very / terribly / extremely sorry to hear about…..
Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Invitations and visits:
Would you like to ……..?

Possible formal replies:
Thank you very much.
That would be very nice.
Sorry.
I’m afraid I’m not free.

When you want to thank:
Thank you very much.
Thanks (a lot)
Oh, thank you so much!
That’s very kind / nice of you!

Replies:
Not at all
Don’t mention it.
That’s Ok.
You’re welcome
That’s (quite) all right.
My pleasure.