Sample Dialogs

Now that we have looked at some useful expressions for socializing, we can put them together and look at how they are actually being used in some sample dialogs. As you can see, Dialogs 1, 2, and 5 are between friends and therefore more informal, while Dialogs 3 and 4 are more formal.

Dialog 1:  (Mary and Jane are good friends.  They haven't seen each other for a while.  Mary is visiting Jane.  She is at the door.)

 

Jane:  Hi, Mary!  I'm so glad you could come.  It's so good to see you after all this time.

Mary:  Glad to see you too.  Sorry I'm a bit late.  I got stuck in traffic.

Jane:  No problem.  Come on in.  Here, let me take your coat.

Mary:  Thanks.  Oh!  I love what you did to your sitting room!  It's nice.

Jane:  Thank you.  Sit down over here.  This chair is more comfy.  Can I get you something to drink?

Mary:  Sure.  I'll have some mineral water.

Jane:  OK...  Here you go.  So, Mary, what's new?  How have you been doing?

 

Dialog 2:  (Mary and Jane finished dinner.  It's time to say goodbye!)

Mary:  It's getting late.  I'd better get going.

Jane:  Oh!  Can't you stay for a little bit longer?

Mary:  I'd love to, but I have a big day tomorrow.  Listen, thank you for having me over tonight.  I really enjoyed it.

Jane:  I had a good time too!  We have to do this again sometime.

 

Dialog 3:  (John Smith is a teacher.  The parents of one of his students have invited him to their home for dinner.)

Sato:  Mr. Smith!  Glad to have you here.  Please do come in and make yourself comfortable.

John:  Thank you so much for inviting me.  Oh.  You have a wonderful place here.

Sato:  Thank you.  Let me get you something to drink.  What would you like?

John:  A cup of hot tea would be nice.

Sato:  Sure.  It's cold and windy out, isn't it?

Dialog 4:  (John, the teacher, is getting ready to go)

John:  Well, it's getting late.  I'd better get going.  Thanks for a lovely evening.

Sato:  The pleasure is all ours.  I'm glad you could come.  Please drive safely.

 

Dialog 5:  (Liz is paying Joe an unexpected visit)

Joe:  Hey!  Look who's here! 

Liz:  Hi!  I was shopping in the neighborhood and thought I'd just drop by.  Hope I'm not interrupting anything.

Joe:  No, come right in.  Make yourself comfy.

Liz:  Oh.  I love your sofa. 

Joe:  Yeah?  I just bought it last month.   Hey, want anything to drink?

Liz:  No, I'm fine.  I won't stay long.