Useful phrases

Howdy y'all....
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Have a look at the phrases below and then try to find or think
of some more useful phrases. |
The important thing is to get the names correct of course, and then
possibly explain a little about the other person, or mention something
they have in common.
A common way to introduce somebody is simply to say:
"This is Becky and this is Andrea, I don't know if you
two have met."
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Or:
"I'd like you to meet my brother Peter, Andrea. This
is Peter and this is Andrea. I believe you are both interested
in parachuting." |
Or you can explain a little:
"Oh, Andrea, this is my friend Becky from Albequerque
that I told you about last week. And Becky this is my colleague
Andrea." |
Then you can leave them alone, for instance saying:
"I am sorry, I have to go check on the steak." |
(That is if you are the host or hostess of course...)
If you recognize somebody at the other end of the room you can say:
"Excuse me, I have to go and say hello to my old teacher." |
When you are going to leave it is appropriate to say that it has been
a pleasure meeting somebody:
"It was nice meeting you."
"It has been a pleasure." |
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