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* 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?”>

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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.”>

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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.”>

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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?”>

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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.”>

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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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