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PERSUADING

1. Please let me….
2. Won’t you let me….
3. Why don’t you…?
4. Just this once, please.
5. Are you sure you can’t/won’t ……
6. I think you’d do well to ……
7. But the most sensible thing to do would be to ….
8. Are you sure that you won’t reconsider …..?
9. Have you considered everything?
10. Are you sure you have taken everything into account?

Between friends

A: Usha. What are you doing this afternoon? How about a movie?

B: Which one?

A: There’s a good English movie at Chanakya.

B: You know I don’t like English movies.

A: Oh, come on. I’ll sure you’ll enjoy this one.

B: I don’t enjoy English movies. I can’t follow the conversation fully.

A: So what? We’re not Englishmen. Most of us are not able to follow the conversation fully. But there are so many other things you can enjoy.

B: That’s true.

A: Then why don’t you come?

B: All right. I’ll be at Chanakya at 2.30. Is that OK?

A: Fine. See you at 2.30.

B: See you.

At a college

L: Good morning sir. May I come in?

P: Good morning, Mr. Sullan. Do come in and take your seat.

L: Thank you. Sir. I’m thinking of leaving the college.

P: But why? Aren’t you happy here?

L: Of course, I am. It’s really a pleasure working here.

P: Then what’s the matter now?

L: I’ve been selected as an officer in the Reserve Bank.

P: And you want to accept that?

L: I am thinking of accepting it. As you know, sir, a bank officer gets much more than a lecturer.

P: I know that. In terms of salary, it is an attractive job for you. But is money the only consideration? Do you think you’ll be happy working in a bank? You’re a M.A. in English Literature, you’ve a flair for writing and the students like your classes.

L: Well, what you say is true. Still …….

P: I don’t want to stand in your way. But do you think you have considered everything? With your talents, do you think you’ll enjoy working on debits, credits and balance sheets? I think you’ll do well to reconsider your decision. On your part, we are very happy with your work. We’ll be sorry if you decide to leave.

L: All right, sir. I’ll think about it once again.

COMPLIMENTING/ CONGRATULATING

1. What a nice / smart/wonderful/beautiful…..!
2. That is/was a nice/smart ……
3. You look really smart/gorgeous/great/wonderful.
4. It was nice/great to hear that…….
5. Congratulations!
6. Well done! How nice!/Fantastic!/ Terrific!
7. I’d like to congratulate you on …..
8. Allow me to offer my (warmest/heartiest) congratulations.
9. May I say how elegant/enchanting you look?

Between friends

A : Hi, Suman. That is a nice dress. You look wonderful in that.

B : Thanks, Lalit. I like this, too. My aunt brought this from Bombay.

A : Is that so? I must say you aunt knows what suits you best.

B : Naturally. She is a fashion desighner.

A : No wonder then that it suits so well. You won’t have any idea how much this cost?

B : No. Lalit. How could I ask her?

At home

F : How was your day at school, Vivek?

S : It was a wonderful day, Daddy. It’s a day I’d like to remember.

F : Oh, is it? What makes the day so important, my son?

S : I have been made the chairman of the School Literary Society.

F : That is great! Congratulations!

S : Thank you, Daddy.

F : But how did you become the chairman of the society? Did the Principal nominate you?

S : No Daddy. There was a competition. A very stiff one. There were fourteen candidates. There was an elocution competition and I stood first.

F : That’s really nice. You stood first in the examination and now you have won the chairmanship of the literary Society. I’m proud of you, my son.

S : Thank you, Daddy.

At the office

A : May I come is, sir?

B : Please do come is, Ms Shalu.

A : The consolidated statement of the tenders is ready, sir.

B : Is it? Fantastic! That was real fast work, Ms. Shalu.

A : Thank you. Sir, ….

B : Yes, Ms. Shalu.

A : If I may so, your speech last evening was really inspiring.

B : Were you present there?

A :Yes, sir. And I really enjoyed listening to you.

B : Thank you, Ms. Shalu.

A : Thank you, sir.

Expressing SYMPATHY

1. I’m sorry.
2. I’m so sorry to learn that…..
3. I’m awfully/dreadfully sorry.
4. It’s terrible.
5. It’s really upsetting.
6. I know how you feel.
7. You have my/our deepest sympathy.
8. Please accept my/our condolences.

Between friends

A : Hello, Nitin. How are you? You look depressed. Has anything gone wrong?

B : Yes, Balu, I have and a terrible misfortune.

A : What happened?

B : I had deposited all money I had in a private banking company. Now the company has been liquidated.

A : How terrible! Isn’t there any way you can get back your money?

B : I’m trying. But I’m not very hopeful.

A : You must be terribly upset. But please don’t lose hope.

At the School

A : Good morning, teacher.

B : Good morning, Mrs.Sindhu. Anil has been absent for the last two days. Is he unwell?

A : He has had an accident.

B : Oh, no! I hope it’s nothing serious.

A : It is bad. He was hit by a scooter while crossing the road. His right leg is fractured.

B : How unfortunate! Is he in a hospital?

A : No, he’s at home. But he has to remain in bed for a month. So I came to give his leave application.

B : You must be really upset about it. Please don’t worry about the classes. Anil is a very bright boy. He can easily make up for the classes he misses. He’ll be all right very soon. Please give him my love.

A : I’ll do that. Thank you, teacher.

Between friends

A : Hello, Rahim. How have you done your exams?

B : I thought I had done well.

A : Has something gone wrong?

B : This morning I came to know that I have got only a second class. I was expecting a first class.

B : Hard luck. But don’t lose heart. You can make up next year.

A : I hope so.

COMPLAINING

1. I’m sorry to bring this up, but ….

2. I’m sorry to say/to have to say this, but

3. I’ve got a bit of a problem here, you see …

4. I’m afraid I’ve got a complaint to make …..

5. I wish you would/wouldn’t …..

6. Would you please not…..?

7. I’m not quite sure how to put this, but …

8. I wish to complain in the strongest terms about….

9. I’m not at all satisfied with…..

10. I really must object to…..

11. I take strong exception to ….

At a hotel/restaurant

C : Excuse me, I’m sorry to bring this up, but no one seems to attend to able No. 14.

M : I’m sorry. I’ll send someone at once. Please be seated.

C : Thank you.

At the office

15. : I’m sorry to have to say this, but you seem to make too many spelling mistakes in all the letters.

20. : I’m really sorry, sr. I shall be more careful.

O : You ought to be.

At a departmental store

A : Good evening. I’ve a bit of a problem here. You see this electric iron I bought a month ago doesn’t work now.

B : Let me have a look at it.

A : Certainly. Here you are.

B : Please sit down. I’ll have it examined by our electrician in a few minutes.

APOLOGISING

Among neighbors

X :Mr. Rajini, I feel bad about what happened this morning. I ought not to have spoken so. I’m extremely sorry.

Z : There’s no need to apologies at all. I could quite understand your feelings.

(At a corner, A accidentally bumps into B.)

B : Oops!

A : I’m so sorry. I hope you’re not hurt.

B : No, it’s alright.

Between neighbours

A : Good morning.

B : Good morning.

A : I heard that my son misbehaved with you last evening. I’m ashamed of what he did. I came to apologies to you.

B : There’s no need for an apology. It’s true that he used some bad words. But I didn’t take it seriously. Let’s forget about it.

A : I’ll certainly warn him.

B : Please don’t be very harsh with him. I’m sure he’ll realize his mistake.

MAKING SUGGESTIONS

At the office

X : The All-India Conference begins in Delhi on Monday next. We have to send someone as our representative.

Z : Let’s ask Sunil to attend it.

X : Ah, no. Sunil is away in Bangalore and won’t be back before next Wednesday.

Y : How about D’souza?

X : Well, he’d have been the right person. But you know it’s unreasonable to ask him to go to Delhi when his father is in critical condition.

Y : Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t know that.

O : Why not Mrs. Sindhu?

X : Yes, she can, if she is willing to.

Z : What about George? He seems to be relatively free these days.

X : All right. Let’s ask both George and Sindhu.

At home

A : Usha wants to go to here aunt in Chennai-Tamil Nadu in during holidays. Why don’t we let her go?

B : But how does she go? She can’t make it all alone, can she?

A : You know Mrs.Shakeela and family are going to Kodambakkam. How about sending Usha with them?

B : She already has five children to manage. It’ll be cruel to ask her to take care of one more.

A : Could we let her go alone? After all it’s only an overnight journey.

B : No, I can’t agree with that.

C : I’ll tell you what. Let me fly to Chennai. Kamal come to the airport and take me home.

A : That’s a good idea.

B : The idea is good. Do we have enough money?

A : Oh come on. Let’s make use of the bonus you got a week ago.

B : Well, if you all agree.

WARNING SOMEONE

While driving a car

A : Look out. There’s a tree across the road.

B : Oh! We had it. I almost drove over it. Luckily there are people already working on it. Let me see.

A : Watch out. The electric wire has snapped. You’d better not go anywhere near it.

B : Don’t worry. I’m not going that far.

A : it’s drizzling. Be careful you don’t get wet. You might catch a cold.

B : Oh, it’s a light drizzle.

Between friends

A : Mind your purse. There are a lot of pickpockets in the city.

B : Oh, none can reach my pocket.

A : You’d better not carry large sums on you.

B : I know this city very well.

A : I should be careful, if I were you.

At the office

K : Mr. Prakash, who typed this letter?

P : I did it, sir.

K : There are many mistakes in this letter.

P : I’m sorry. I typed it in a hurry. I shall be more careful.

K : You ought to be. Mind your spelling more than anything else.