“Thank you so much for your help.”
“I really appreciate what you did.”
“Thanks a lot!”
“Thank you for always being there for me.”
“It means a lot to me, thank you.”
“I want to apologize for my mistake.”
“I’m really sorry for being late.”
“I’m sorry if my words came across the wrong way.”
“I apologize for any confusion I may have caused.”
“I want to make things right and apologize for my actions.”
Inviting to eat
“Let’s get a coffee sometime.” This is a casual way to suggest meeting for a quick coffee and maybe having a nice conversation. It doesn’t have a specific time attached to it, it’s just a general idea for the future.
“Let’s grab lunch.” You can use this phrase to suggest going out for a quick lunch.
“I know a good place nearby.” Use this sentence if you want to suggest a nice place to eat lunch.
“Let’s meet up for brunch this weekend.”
“How about going out for dinner tonight?”
“Let’s go out for a celebratory meal, you deserve it!”
“I’m meeting some friends for drinks, would you like to join us?”
“There’s a new restaurant in town, want to check it out?”
“Want to order out?” If you don’t want to go out for lunch, this is how you ask if anyone wants to order delivery.
Eating at a Restaurant
“Table for [number], please.”
“Could I see the menu, please?”
“Are you ready to order?”
“I’ll have a…”
“Can I get a refill of my water?”
“I’d like to make a reservation for tonight.”
“Could we have separate bills, please?”
“How long is the wait for a table?”
“Could I have a check, please?”
“Do you have any vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options?”
“Are there any nuts/dairy/[ingredient] in this dish?”
“Do you have outdoor seating?”
“Do you accept credit cards?”
“Can I order takeout?”
Making appointments
“What time works best for you?”
“Are you available next week?”
“Let’s set up a time to chat.”
“I’d like to book an appointment for Thursday.”
“Can we meet on Monday at 3 PM?”
“Let’s plan a get-together this weekend.”
“Are you free in the morning or afternoon?”
“Can we reschedule our meeting for later this week?”
“I’m flexible with the timing, so let me know what works for you.”
“Can you make it on Wednesday?”
Technology
“Can I add you on [Instagram/Twitter/other social media platforms]?”
“I’m not that active on [social media platform] anymore.”
“Sure, my account is []—what’s yours?”
“What’s your email address?”
“Let’s take a group selfie.”
“I’ve created a group chat.”
“Sorry, my phone signal is pretty bad right now.”
“Sorry, my wifi is lagging.”
“I just got a new phone.”
“Can you send me the link to that article?”
“My laptop is running really slow.”
“I spend way too much time scrolling on social media.”
“What’s the wifi password?”
“Let’s have a video call?”
“I’ll screenshare so I can show you what I’m working on.”
Travel
“Can you recommend any good restaurants in the area?”
“Where is the nearest ATM?”
“Is there a public restroom nearby?”
“What’s the best way to get to the airport from here?”
“Can I rent a bicycle/scooter in this city?”
“Is there free Wi-Fi available here?”
“I need a taxi to the airport, please.”
“Could you take a photo of us, please?”
“Where can I buy tickets?”
“Is this seat taken?”
“I’m lost. Can you help me find my way back to…?”
“Is it safe to walk alone at night?”
“What time is check-in/check-out?”
“Can I request a late check-out?”
“Is there an entrance fee?”
“What’s the currency exchange rate?”
“Is there a tourist information center nearby?”
Shopping
“I’m looking for a new pair of jeans.”
“I’ll take these two items, please.”
“I’m just browsing at the moment.”
“Do you have this dress in a smaller size?”
“I need to find a gift for my friend’s birthday.”
“How much does this cost?”
“Can I try this on?”
“Is there a sale or discount going on?”
“Where can I find the fitting room?”
“Can I get a receipt, please?”
“Can I return this if it doesn’t fit?”
“I’d like to return this item for a refund.”
“Do you have this in stock?”
“Are there membership benefits?”
“Can I see some more options?”
Asking for help
“I don’t understand this. Can you please explain it?” Don’t be afraid to ask this question. It’s better to understand everything completely than to think you understand and then waste time doing something the wrong way.
“Let me see if I understand this.” Say this sentence, then repeat what you just heard.
This is a great way to show that you were paying attention, and to make sure you understood everything correctly.
“I’m having trouble with [something]. Do you know who can help me?” Before you ask someone for help, find out if they’re the right person for the type of problem you’re having.
“Do you have a minute?” Before you ask for help, make sure the person isn’t busy.
“Can you please repeat that?” If you didn’t hear something, you can ask the person to say it again. If you still don’t understand, you can also say, “Can you please rephrase that?” This question asks the speaker to say something again, but using different words. It may help you understand what they’re saying better.
“Are there any rules I should know about?” Every job has its own rules and ways of doing things. Find out what they are so that you can follow them.