Unit 29: Good manners

Conversation 1

Key words and phrases

after

lady

first

Louise:After you.

Kevin:No,after you.

Louise:That's very kind of you.

Conversation 2

Kevin:Let me hold the door for you,miss.

Louise:Thank you.You are very kind.

Conversation 3

Key words and phrases

interrupt

go ahead

Frank:Sorry to interrupt.Can I have a word with you?

John:Certanily,go ahead.

Additional useful expressions

Vocabulary

bathroom

salt

pepper

bless

move

I'm afraid your luggage/car is in my way.

Do you mind if I smoke?

May I use your bathroom /telephone?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

I'm sorry I can't help you.

Could you please pass me the salt/pepper?

Excuse me.

Bless you!

Would you kindly move over a little?

I hope you don't mind me saying this.