6a. Match the responses
1 — f: Excuse me! — Yes, can I help you?
2 — j: Pleased to meet you. I’m John. — Pleased to meet you, too.
3 — i: Is this seat taken? — No, please sit down.
4 — a: What a nice day! — Indeed it is.
5 — h: Good morning! — Hello!
6 — c: How are you? — Fine, thanks.
7 — b: I’m afraid I have to go now. — See you later!
8 — e: Make yourself at home. — That’s very kind.
9 — g: Can I offer you something? — No, thanks, I’m fine.
10 — d: Thanks for coming. — Well, thank you for inviting me.
6b. Which exchanges are about…?
- starting a conversation — 3
- getting someone’s attention — 1
- greeting someone — 5, 6
- introducing yourself — 2
- ending a conversation — 7, 10
- welcoming visitors — 8, 9
- saying goodbye — 7
- breaking the ice — 4
Why?
- Excuse me! is used to get someone’s attention.
- Pleased to meet you. I’m John. is an introduction.
- Is this seat taken? can start a conversation.
- What a nice day! is small talk used to break the ice.
- I’m afraid I have to go now. ends a conversation, and See you later! says goodbye.
- Make yourself at home and Can I offer you something? are phrases used to welcome visitors.
Check: all responses from a to j are used exactly once.
