* 15 Visiting (p.3 of 6)
15.11 When you are surprised to meet a person at a public gathering
What a delightful surprise! Listen <“What a delightful surprise! I didn’t know you are friends with the Johnsons.”>
What a nice surprise! Listen <“Hi, Ben! What a nice surprise!” – “Likewise.” >
What a surprise to meet you here! Listen <“What a surprise to meet you here! Didn’t you move out of town a while ago?”>
I never thought I'd see you here! Listen A “I didn’t expect that I would meet with you here. What a surprise.” <“Is this you, Bob?” – “Mary? I never thought I would see you here.”>
What brings you here? Listen A “What is the reason for your being here?” < – “I received an invitation from the hostess, probably like you did.”>
What brings you to this neck of the woods? Listen < – “I visit my good friend Cindy once in a while.”>
What are you doing in this part of town? Listen < – “Just visiting friends.”>
What are you doing here? Listen < – “I’m here on business and for pleasure.”>
To what do I owe the pleasure of this unexpected visit? Listen < – “Grandpa, I thought you would like to see your granddaughter.”>
15.12 When you invite a visitor to come in
Welcome. Listen A “You are cordially invited to enter.” <“I’m glad to see you. Welcome. Make yourself at home.”>
Won’t you come in? Listen A “Why don’t you enter?” <“I hope I’m not intruding.” – “Not at all. Won’t you come in?”>
Come on in. Listen A “Please enter my house.” <I knocked at the door and saw Jane. She said, “Hello, Mark. Come on in.”>
Come right in. Listen <The host ushered me in saying, “Come right in.”>
Please come in. Listen <“I hope I’m not too early.” – “Not at all. Please come in.”>
Come in and sit down. Listen A “Come in, have a seat, and make yourself comfortable.” < – “Thanks. Oh, it’s nice and warm in here.”>
Come in and make yourself at home. Listen < – “Thank you. Can I sit by the fireplace?”>
15.13 When you want a person to leave
You are not welcome here. Listen <“Please leave. You are not welcome here.”>
You are not invited. Listen <“I don’t consider you a friend. You are not invited.”>
Who invited you? Listen <“Sir! Who invited you? This party is by invitation only.”>
We don't want your kind around here. Listen <“This is a traditional gentlemen’s club. Our members are honest, respected people. You have a reputation for cheating. We don’t want your kind around here.”>
What do you think you are doing here? Listen A “Why are you here?” <Cindy saw a lizard trapped in an empty cage and said, “What do you think you’re doing here?” >
15.14 When you don't want a person to enter
These premises are for the use of members and guests only. Listen <The manager instructed the personnel, “These premises are for the use of members and guests only.”>
No admittance without proper identification. Listen <There is a sign on the gate of the building ‘No admittance without proper identification’.>
No admittance. Listen A “Do not enter.” <There is a sign on the fence ‘No admittance’.>
No trespassing. Listen A “Do not illegally cross the boundaries of this property.” <There is a sign on the fence ‘No trespassing’. >
Members only. Listen A “Admittance is only permitted to the members of our club.” <There is a sign on the door of the club ‘Members only’.>
Employees only. Listen <There is a sign on the door of the warehouse ‘Employees only’. >
Keep out. Listen A “Remain outside.” <There is a big sign on the fence of a military base ‘Keep Out’.>
15.15 When you want to help a visitor with clothes
Can I take your coat and hat? Listen < – “Yes, please. Put my umbrella somewhere to dry.”>
Can I help you off with your things? Listen < – “Yes, thank you. It’s damp and windy outside. My things are wet.”>
Let me help you off with your things. Listen < – “Please be careful. My coat and hat can be wet.”>
Would you like to take off your coat? Listen < – “Let me hang it on this clothes rack.”>
Here, let me take your coat. Listen < – “Take my hat, too. Thank you.”>
Why don't you take off your coat and make yourself comfortable? Listen < – “I’ll do that with pleasure.”>
Put your things somewhere and sit down. Listen <“OK, let me sit by the fireplace.”>
Just drop your coat anywhere. Listen < – “Let me put it on this chair.”>
15.16 When you want a guest to feel comfortable
Please make yourself comfortable. Listen <“I hope I’m not too early.” – “Not at all. Come in. Please make yourself comfortable.”>
Make yourself at home. Listen A “Feel here as if you are at home.” <He ushered me in and said, “Make yourself at home.”>
My house is your house. Listen <“Thank you for inviting me. It’s nice to be here.” – “My house is your house. Can I get you something?”>
If there’s anything you need, don't hesitate to ask. Listen <“Make yourself at home. If there’s anything you need, don’t hesitate to ask.”>
If there's anything I can do for you, just ask. Listen <“Your house is lovely.” – “I’m glad you like it. If there’s anything I can do for you, just ask.”>
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