Appropriate Conversational Situations

Situation: Your friend tells you that she is going to have an interview for a new job next Monday. You’d like to bless her so you say, “____________________”

• It's not a big deal, isn't it?

• It's not the end of the world.

• I'll keep my fingers crossed.

• I'm breating down your neck.

• Make hay while the sun shines.

Situation: A father is teaching his son that he must work hard and make sacrifices to be successful. He sums up his lecture by saying, “________”

• All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.

• Time and Tide waits for no man.

• Take time to smell the flowers.

• Curiosity killed the cat.

• No pain, no gain.

Situation: Your friend wants you to give him a suggestion about where to go for his summer holiday. You say, “____________________”

• Don't bother me! I have no idea.

• Shall we have a party next Sunday?

• I think you are going to have a marvelous time in Surin.

• Go to the airport and board the first plane you find.

• Are you available for my schedule?

Situation: Last week you went to the concert, but you were disappointed with the band. Today at school, you tell your friend “____________”

• It was wonderful.

• Have a great time.

• It didn't come up to my expectation.

• I didn't like it, it was too crowded.

• It was awful as you didn't come with me.

Situation: You really want to know Mella’s personality, a new friend. You ask your friend “________________”

• What is Mella like?

• What does Mella like?

• How does Mella like?

• How does Mella feel like?

• What does Mella look like?

Situation: A shirt your friend bought you is too big. So you take it back to the shop and politely ask to change it. You say, “____________________”

• You have this shirt in a smaller size?

• You'd better change this shirt or I'll call the police.

• This shirt is too big for my friend. Please give me a new one.

• Do you think this shirt is too big for me? If so, I want to change it.

• This is a nice shirt but it doesn't fit me, so I would like to change it please.

Situation: Tom is visiting his friend who has been sick for two weeks. He says, “____________________”

• Happy anniversary.

• Hope you recover soon.

• Take it easy. Time flies.

• I'm so excited for you.

• Have an awful time here.

Situation: You are called in for an important meeting and, therefore, cannot keep your appointment with the doctor. So you call his secretary and say, “_________________”.

• Tell the doctor to telephone me when he returns.

• Concerning my appointment, I'll be late for some time.

• I think many patients will cancel their appointments today.

• I'm afraid I have to cancel my appointment with the doctor.

• I'm sure the doctor has left a message concerning my appointment.

Situation: You are at an art exhibition and have just met the artist. You want to express your appreciation of his works. You say, “____________________”.

• I'm really impressed with your paintings.

• I like your works but I don't like you at all.

• I understand most of your paintings are for sale.

• My father has bought one of your earlier paintings.

• You must have at least over forty paintings on exhibition.

Situation: Linda invited you to her house for dinner. You enjoyed the food she had prepared. You said, “____________________”.

• Make yourself at home.

• Wonderful! You are a great cook.

• Well. It looks good, but I'm on diet.

• I like your dress, you really look gergeous in it.

• It looks delicious. You should invite me again.