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* 15 Visiting (p.2 of 6)

 

15.7   When you need to explain why you are late

 

I couldn't get a taxi.   Listen   A “I could not catch a taxi cab.”   <“I couldn’t get a taxi. I thought I would never get here.”>

I couldn't get a cab.   Listen   <“My God! I couldn’t get a cab. I never thought it would be so hard to get a cab in Manhattan on a Friday night.”>

My ride didn't show up.   Listen   A “The car that was supposed to pick me up never showed up.”   <“My ride didn’t show up. I lost much time waiting for them. I don’t know what happened.”>

I missed my ride.   Listen   <“Unfortunately, I missed my ride, and I had to take a city bus.”>

I missed the train.   Listen   <“I missed the train. I don’t know how it happened.”>

The bus was late.   Listen   <“The bus was late. I boarded it half an hour later than the schedule.”>

I ran out of gas.   Listen   <“Somehow I miscalculated the distance. I ran out of gas.”>

I had to stop for gas.   Listen   <“I had to stop for gas. The waiting line at the gas station was unusually long.”>

I had to get gas.   Listen   <“I had to get gas, and I couldn’t find a gas station.”>

I was stuck in traffic.   Listen   A “I was held in a traffic jam.”   <“I was stuck in traffic. I lost a good deal of time.”>

Traffic was slow.   Listen   <“Traffic was slow. Streets were busy. I thought it would be quicker to take the main freeway. No way!”>

Traffic was hell.   Listen   <“Traffic was hell. I tried both the freeway and the back road.”>

I got lost.   Listen   A “I lost my way.”   <“I got lost. The police blocked the main road, so I had to take a detour.”>

I missed my exit.   Listen   A “Inadvertently, I missed the exit ramp which I intended to take.”   <“Traffic on the freeway was hell. I didn’t change lanes on time, so I missed my exit. I took the next exit and got lost.”>

There was construction.   Listen   <“There was construction, so I missed my exit.”>

There was an accident.   Listen   <“All the traffic on the freeway stopped. There was an accident. The police blocked several lanes.”>

I was looking for parking.   Listen   A “I was looking for a place to park my car.”   <“I was looking for parking. Eventually, I parked my car one block away.”>

I couldn't find a parking space.   Listen   <“It was dark in you street. I couldn’t find a parking space.”>

I couldn't find a place to park.   Listen   <“All the parking space in front of your house was taken. I couldn’t find a place to park.”>

It took me longer to get here than I thought it would.   Listen   <“I miscalculated the time. It took me longer to get here than I thought it would.”>

It took me longer to get here than I expected.   Listen   <“I had forgotten about the construction on the freeway. It took me longer to get here than I expected.”>

I didn't realize this was so far away.   Listen   <“You live in the new part of the city. I didn’t realize this was so far away.”>

I lost track of time.   Listen   <“I started driving too late. I lost track of time.”>

I misjudged the time.   Listen   <“I misjudged the time. It took longer than I expected to get here.”>

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15.8   When you want to be polite to others after your late arrival

 

Were you waiting long?   Listen   <“I’m really sorry for being late. Were you waiting long?”>

I'm glad you started without me.   Listen   <“I’m sorry I’m late. I’m glad you started without me.”>

I hope you started without me.   Listen   <“Sorry to have kept you waiting. I hope you started without me.”>

You should have started without me.   Listen   <“My airplane was late. You should have started without me.”>

Next time start without me.   Listen   <“Next time don’t be late.” – “Next time start without me.”>

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15.9   When you greet a guest

 

Look who's here!   Listen   <“May I come in? Sorry I’m late.” – “Look who’s here! This is my cousin Fred.”>

I'm glad to see you.   Listen   <“Bob! Is that you? I’m glad to see you.” – “Likewise.”>

Am I surprised to see you!   Listen   <“Come on in, old friend. Am I surprised to see you!”>

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15.10   When you greet a guest more politely

 

Welcome to our house.   Listen   AYou are cordially invited to enter our house.”   < – “Thank you. It’s nice to be here.”>

I'm delighted to have you visit.   Listen   A “It’s so nice to have you here for a visit.”   <“Thank you for inviting me.” – “I’m delighted to have you visit.”>

I'm delighted to have you here.   Listen   < – “Thank you for having me.”>

I'm so glad you could visit.   Listen   < – “It’s always a pleasure to visit you.”>

I'm so glad you could come.   Listen   < – “I’m delighted to be here.”>

I'm so glad you could make it.   Listen   <“I’m so sorry to be late. The traffic on the freeway is terrible.” – “I’m so glad you could make it.”>

I'm so glad you could stop by.   Listen   < “I just happened to be in the neighborhood and thought it would be nice to see you.” – “I’m so glad you could stop by.”>

It's nice to have you here.   Listen   A “I am glad you are in this place.”   < – “It’s nice to be here.”>

It's good to have you here.   Listen   < – “It’s good to be here.”>

It's a pleasure to see you again.   Listen   <“It has been such a long time.” – “Yes, it has. It’s a pleasure to see you again.”>

It's nice to see you again.   Listen   < – “It’s just wonderful to see you after all these years.”>

It's so good to see you again.   Listen   < – “Likewise! You look so wonderful.”>

It's so good to see you after all this time.   Listen   < – “Thank you. Indeed, it feels terrific to see an old friend.”>

Good seeing you again.   Listen   < – “I’m glad to see you, too.”>

I wanted to see you for a long time.   Listen   < – “And I wanted to see you, too!”>

I've been looking forward to seeing you for a long time.   Listen   < – “To see each other more often, we have to move at least to the same state.”>

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