Sample Dialogs

Situation 1:

Keiko was shopping with Naomi at a bookstore where she ran into Ichiro (met Ichiro by chance).  They hadn't seen each other for a while.

 

Keiko:   Hey!  What a surprise to see you here!

Ichiro:  Yeah!  Haven't seen you in ages!  How've you been?

Keiko:  Fine.  How about you?

Ichiro:  Well, just plugging along.

Keiko:  Oh, have you two met?

Ichiro:  I don't think so.

Keiko:  Naomi, this is Ichiro.  Ichiro, Naomi.

Ichiro:  Nice to meet you.

Naomi: Same here.

(They chatted for a while)

Ichiro:  Listen, I gotta go.  It was nice seeing you again, Keiko. 

Keiko:  Nice seeing you, too.  Let's get together again soon.

Ichiro:  Yes.  Let's do that.  Nice talking to you, Naomi.  Take care.

Naomi: Nice meeting you, Ichiro.  See you.

 

Situation 2:

Sam was at a business conference and he was introduced to John for the first time.

                       

Sam:  Good conference, isn't it? 

Mary:  Sure is.  Have you met John yet? 

Sam:  No.  Who's he?

Mary:  He is the representative from Global Inc.  Let me introduce him to you.

Sam:  OK.

(They approached John)

Mary:  John, I want you to meet a colleague of mine, Sam Malone.  Sam, this is John Brown.

Sam:  Nice to meet you, Mr. Brown.

John:  Nice to meet you.  Do call me John.

(They chatted for a while)

John:  Well, it was a pleasure meeting you, Sam.

Sam:  Nice talking to you.  Let's stay in touch.

John:  Sure, I will.