BASIC GREETINGS
WORKPLACE PHRASES
SMALL TALK
EMERGENCY PHRASES
POLITE RESPONSES
100

You say this when you walk into a room.

What is “Good morning” / “Hello”?

100

A polite way to say you don’t understand.

What is “Can you repeat that, please?”

100

A simple way to start a conversation.

What is “Hi, how are you?”

100

What you say if you’re lost.

What is “Can you help me?” / “I don’t know where I am.”

100

What to say when someone says “thank you.”

What is “You’re welcome”?

200

You say this when someone says “How are you?”  

What is “I’m fine, and you?”

200

A question to ask if someone needs help.

What is “Do you need help?”

200

A question to ask about the weather.

What is “It’s cold today, isn’t it?”

200

A number you call in an emergency.
 

What is 911?

200

A nice thing to say when you meet someone new.

What is “Nice to meet you”?

300

A friendly goodbye.

What is “Have a good day” / “See you later”?

300

A phrase to use when asking for time off.

What is “Can I take a day off?”

300

Something you say when someone tells you good news.

What is “That’s great!” / “Congratulations!”

300

What you say if you’re hurt.

What is “I need help / I’m hurt / I’m not feeling well”?

300

What to say when you bump into someone.

What is “Sorry” / “Excuse me”?

400

A polite phrase to use when you interrupt someone.

What is “Excuse me”?

400

A way to let someone know you are busy.

What is “I can’t right now” / “I’m working on something”

400

A way to compliment someone.

What is “I like your hair / dress / shoes”?

400

A question to ask in a hospital.

What is “Where is the nurse?” / “Can I see a doctor?”

400

What to say when someone is speaking too fast.

What is “Can you slow down, please?”

500

What you say when someone helps you.

What is “Thank you”?

500

What you say if you make a mistake at work.

What is “I’m sorry” / “It was my mistake”?

500

A way to politely end a conversation.

What is “Nice talking to you, have a good one”?

500

Something you should always carry in case of emergency.

What is an ID / emergency contact / insurance card?

500

A phrase to use to show respect.

What is “Yes sir / Yes ma’am” / “Please”

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