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Greetings
How are you? |
How have you been? |
How are things? |
How's life been treating you? |
How's it going? |
Responses to Greetings
Very well, thank you. |
Fine. And you? |
Great. And yourself? |
Couldn't be better. How about you? |
Pretty good. |
Can't complain. |
Not (too) bad. |
I've been worse. |
Not very well. |
What's wrong / the matter ? |
I've been better. |
Is anything wrong / bothering you? |
Meh. |
What's on your mind? |
Ending the Conversation and Responses
It was a pleasure talking to you. |
The pleasure was all mine. |
I enjoyed our conversation /
talking to you. |
(It was) my pleasure.
Same here. |
I'll see you tomorrow / next week / after school. |
I'll see you then. |
Good-bye. |
Bye. |
See you around / later / then. |
Sure thing. |
I'll see you when I see you. |
Yup! |
See you / See ya'! |
Well Wishes
Have a nice day / pleasant evening / safe trip / good weekend. |
Enjoy your flight / stay / tour. |
Good luck to you. |
Responses to Well Wishes
Thank you. You, too. |
Thank you. I will. |
Same to you. |
Likewise. |
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Openers
Excuse me, is this seat taken? |
Sorry to bother you, but do you have the time? |
Would you happen to know if there's a cafe / bank / grocery store near here? |
Nice / beautiful day, isn't it? |
This is a great hotel / park / party, isn't it? |
I can't believe how busy this store / airport is today! |
Hey, I love your shirt / hat / dog ! |
Hi! I don't think we've met. |
Hi, I didn't catch your name... |
Indirect openers test to see if a person is interested in talking.
Direct openers start conversation in a friendly and open way.
Self Introduction
May I introduce myself? |
Let / Allow me to introduce myself. |
By the way, I'm ~ |
Ice Breakers - Reason for Visiting
Is this your first time to [Tokyo]? |
Have you been to [Japan] before? |
Are you here on business? |
Have you seen much of the city / country? |
How long have you been here? |
How long are you planning to stay? |
How do you like it here so far? |
"YES or NO Questions" are a good way to start polite conversation.
Ice Breakers - Personal Information
Where are you from? |
What part of [country] do you live in? |
Are you traveling alone or with family / friends? |
Do you like music / theater / art / sports ? |
What do you do for a living? |
What kind of business are you in? |
Before a personal question, it is polite to say:
"If you don't mind me asking..."
"If I may I ask..."
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