Ñèñòåìà Orphus

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* 2 Parting (p.2 of 2)

 

2.5   When a person leaves on a journey

 

Have a good trip!   Listen   A “Have a pleasant and safe journey.”   <“Well, the cruise ship is leaving soon.” – “Have a good trip!”>

Have a nice trip.   Listen   <“Have a nice trip. Call me from your hotel.” – “I will. See you in a month.”>

Have a safe trip.   Listen   <“It will take you three hours to get to Los Angeles by car. Have a safe trip.”>

Have a safe journey.   Listen   <“Well, you have your passport and ticket. You’ll be in Paris in ten hours. Have a safe journey.”>

Have a nice flight.   Listen   <The flight attendant checked on my safety belt and said, “Have a nice flight, sir.”>

Bon voyage!   Listen   <The cruise ship gave a signal, and the people on the pier shouted, “Bon voyage!” >

I’ll miss you.   Listen   A “I will feel your absence while you are on a journey.”   <At the airport she kissed me on the cheek and said, “I’ll miss you.”>

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2.6   When you welcome a returning person

 

Welcome back!   Listen   <When I returned home from an overseas trip, my sister greeted me, “Welcome back!”>

Welcome back, stranger!   Listen   A “You have been away for such a long time that it is almost strange to have you back.”   <“Welcome back, stranger! We haven’t seen you around here in ages.”>

It’s nice to have you back!   Listen   <“I’m so glad you made it home. It’s nice to have you back.”>

I missed you.   Listen   A “I felt your absence while you were on a journey.”   <Upon my arrival, she kissed me on the cheek and said, “I missed you.”>

We missed you around here.   Listen   <The family greeted the returning soldier, “We missed you around here.”>

We’ve missed you around here.   Listen   <There was a big sign on the pier for all arriving passengers to see, “We’ve missed you around here.”>

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2.7   When you ask polite questions to a person who has just returned

 

How did it go?   Listen   < – “My trip was OK.”>

How was it?   Listen   < – “It was great. I liked my vacation very much.”>

How was your flight?   Listen   < – “The flight was awful. We got into a storm. I felt like I was dying.”>

Did everything go OK?   Listen   < – “Yes, more or less. The airline lost my luggage, though.”>

Did you have fun?   Listen   < - “We had lots of fun! I’ll tell you the details later.”>

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2.8   When you signal your partner that you are ready to leave a place

 

Are you ready to go?   Listen   <– “Anytime you’re ready.”>

Are you about ready?   Listen   < – “Yes. Actually, I’ve been waiting for you.”>

Are we ready to leave?   Listen   < – “I am. How about you?”>

Are you ready to part company with these people?   Listen   A “Are you ready to leave these people?”   <– “Yes, let’s go.”>

Let’s go.   Listen   < – “OK. I’m ready.”>

Let’s get going.   Listen   < – “Let’s stay for a while. I would like to mingle in this crowd for another hour.”>

Let’s get out of here.   Listen   <“It’s too crowded in this restaurant. Let’s get out of here.”>

Let’s hit the road.   Listen   < – “Did you see my car keys?”>

We should be on our way.   Listen   < – “Yes, it’s time to go.”>

Let’s go somewhere where it’s more quiet.   Listen   A “Let’s move to a place where there is less noise.”   <“I would like to continue our conversation. It’s crowded here. Let’s go somewhere where it’s more quiet.”>

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2.9   When you are concerned about safety

 

Call when you get there.   Listen   <“It’s already dark outside. Drive safely. Call when you get there.”>

Don’t forget to call.   Listen   < – “Yes, I’ll call you as soon as I get there.”>

Give me a call.   Listen   < – “Don’t worry. I’ll be all right. I’ll call you from my destination.>

I’ll call you when I get home.   Listen   < – “Yes, please. We are concerned about your driving.”>

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2.10   When you want to keep in touch with a person

 

Keep in touch.   Listen   A “Maintain communications with me.”   <“Good-bye. Keep in touch.” – “Take care. Be sure to write.”>

Let’s stay in touch.   Listen   < – “OK. I’ll communicate with you over the Internet.”>

I’ll be in touch.   Listen   <“Good-bye, my dear. I’ll be in touch.” – “I miss you already. Call me on the phone.”>

I’ll touch base with you.   Listen   A “I will contact you.”   <“My flight is boarding now. I’ve got to go. Good-bye.” – “Have a nice flight. I’ll touch base with you.”>

Remember to write.   Listen   <“Good-bye, Jane. Remember to write.” – “I will, Fred. Take care.”>

Write me.   Listen   <“Don’t forget about me. Write me.” – “How can I forget about you? I’ll write you.”>

Let’s write.   Listen   < – “Oh, that’ll be fun. I know your e-mail address. Look for my messages.”>

Don’t forget to write.   Listen   <“Good-bye, old friend. Don’t forget to write.” – “I will. See you.”>

Drop me a line.   Listen   AWrite me a short message sometime.”   <“When you get there, drop me a line.” – “I sure will.”>

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