Meeting people – Sentences in English
1. Greetings
- Welcome to Leipzig.
- Good morning/afternoon/evening.
- G'day. (Australian English)
- Hello.
- Hi.
- Goodbye.
- Bye-bye.
- Bye.
- See you. (CU)
- Cheers.
- Say hello to Peter from me.
- Please give my love to Peter.
2. Asking
- Pardon?
- How do you do?
- How are you?
- I'm fine, thanks.
- Not too bad.
3. Introducing
- I'd like you to meet Peter.
- May I introduce you to Peter?
- May I introduce Peter to you?
4. Wishes, Thanks, Offers
- Lovely day today, isn't it?
- Excuse me, ...
- What's the matter?
- Good luck!
- Congratulations.
- Many happy returns of the day.
- Happy birthday!
- Bless you!
- Get well soon!
- Could you do me a favour?
- May I offer you a drink?
- Are you sure you wouldn't like to come in?
- Thank you very much! Thank you. Many thanks. Thanks a lot. - You're welcome.
- Would you excuse me, please?
- It doesn't matter.