* 15 Visiting (p.1 of 6)
15.1�� When you announce your arrival for a business appointment
I am here to see Mr. Johnson.�� Listen�� <�My name is John Smith. I am here to see Mr. Johnson.�>
I have an appointment with Mr. Johnson.�� Listen�� <�I am an insurance agent. I have an appointment with Mr. Johnson.�>
Could you please tell Mr. Johnson I am here?�� Listen�� <�I am an investment broker. Here�s my business card. Could you please tell Mr. Johnson I am here?�>
15.2�� When you ask for permission to visit somebody
Can I come over?�� Listen�� (used with could or can or may)�� < � �Sure. Come over at your convenience.�>
Could I come over tomorrow?�� Listen�� (used with could or can or may)�� <�We need to discuss some important matter. Can I come over tomorrow?�>
Do you mind if I stop by later today?�� Listen�� <�I want to show you some documents. Do you mind if I stop by later today?�>
Would you mind if I stopped by later?�� Listen�� <�We need to talk. Would you mind if I stopped by later?�>
Would it be a problem if I dropped by for a few minutes sometime?�� Listen�� < � �No problem. Please drop by.�>
Would it be alright if I dropped by for a few minutes?�� Listen�� < � �It will be perfectly all right.�>
When would be a good time for me to come over?�� Listen�� < � �Any time tonight.�>
When is a good time for you?�� Listen�� < � �Please come over this afternoon.�>
15.3�� When you want to learn more about the event you are invited to
What time should I be there?�� Listen�� < � �The event begins at 7p.m. Please come over at least half an hour earlier.�>
What do you have planned?�� Listen�� < � �The program will be busy. We are still making arrangements.�>
Is it casual or formal?�� Listen�� < � �The event is very casual.�>
How should I dress?�� Listen�� < � �Any decent casual wear will be OK.�>
What should I wear?�� Listen�� < � �This event is formal. A suit and tie will be appropriate.�>
I am planning to drive. How�s the parking at your place?�� Listen�� <�There is plenty of parking space at our place. Regular parking is free. Also, there will be valet parking available for guests.�>
15.4�� When you want to show initiative to bring something for a meal
Can I bring something?�� Listen�� (used with could or can or may)�� <�There will be many people at the event. Can I bring something?�>
Can I bring anything?�� Listen�� (used with could or can or may)�� <�Can I bring anything? Will it be appropriate?�>
Do I need to bring anything?�� Listen�� <�Do I need to bring anything? What if I bring some food?�>
Should I bring anything?�� Listen�� <�Are other people bringing food or wine? Should I bring anything?�>
Would you like me to bring something?�� Listen�� < � �Please don�t bother. We have plenty of everything.�>
What should I bring?�� Listen�� < � �You don�t need to bring anything. We hired a restaurant to cater the event.�>
Shall I bring wine?�� Listen�� <�Shall I bring wine? I have a bottle of good Chardonnay.�>
Would you like me to bring wine?�� Listen�� < � �What kind of wine do you have?�>
15.5�� When you want to tell at what time you will return home
I'll be right back.�� Listen�� <�I�m going to see Nick now. He is staying at The Holiday Inn.� � �Don�t be gone too long.� � �I�ll be right back.�>
I'll be back by eleven.�� Listen�� < � �It�s late. Can you make it home earlier than that?�>
I'll be home late.�� Listen�� < � �I�ll be waiting for you.�>
I'll be gone just a few hours.�� Listen�� < � �OK, take your time. I have a lot of work to do.�>
Don't wait up for me.�� Listen�� < � �OK, then I will go to bed. Don�t wake me up when you come back.�>
15.6�� When you need to apologize for being late
Sorry I'm late.�� Listen�� < � �We started without you.�>
Sorry to keep you waiting.�� Listen�� < � �Don�t worry. We are still waiting for some other guests.�>
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.�� Listen�� <�I�m sorry to have kept you waiting. Traffic on the freeway was hell.�>
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