Greetings
How do you greet a close friend?
"Hey, how are you!"
What’s a polite way to ask a friend how their day was?
"Hey! How was your day today?"
Give a simple compliment to a friend on their outfit.
"Hey! I really like your outfit!"
How can you let someone know you need to finish speaking during a meeting?
Excuse me, I’d like to finish my point before we move on
What’s one thing you can say to start a conversation with someone new?
The weather, weekend plans, or something you have in common.
How would you greet your boss in the morning?
"Good morning, how are you doing today?"
How would you ask your coworker for help with a task?
"Hey ____ I was wondering if you could help me with this"
How would you compliment a coworker on their presentation?
"Hi ___ that was a really great and informative presentation, I admire your hard work"
What do you say when someone interrupts you politely?
I wasn't done explaining my thought, do you mind if I finish?
What’s something you can talk about when starting a casual conversation?
“Hi, how’s your day going?”
Name two polite ways to say goodbye in a formal setting.
"Have a good evening" or "It was a pleasure"
Give an example of a question you might ask your boss during a meeting.
Would it be possible for me to get some clarification on the expectations for this project?
What’s a polite way to respond when someone compliments your work?
"Thank you, I appreciate it"
What’s a polite way to ask someone to wait their turn in a conversation?
Could you please hold on for a moment? I’d like to finish what I’m saying.
What’s a polite way to end a conversation when you need to leave?
“It was nice talking to you. I’ve got to go now.”
What’s a good way to greet someone you just met at a party?
"Nice meeting you, I hope to see you around!"
How do you ask a stranger for directions politely?
"Excuse me, I was wondering if you would help me find where I am going?"
How can you give a compliment without sounding insincere?
Explain what specifically you liked!
How do you handle it if a friend interrupts you while telling a story?
Hold on, I wasn’t finished yet let me finish my story.
How can you tell someone you’re done talking without being rude?
“I should get going now, but let’s talk again soon.”
How do you greet someone on a phone call professionally?
"Hello _____ how are you doing today"
What’s an appropriate way to ask for feedback from a supervisor?
"I’d really appreciate any feedback you have on my recent work. Is there anything I could improve or do differently?"
Give an example of a professional compliment you could give in a job interview.
"I really appreciate how clearly you explained the company’s goals and values.”
What’s a professional way to address someone who interrupts you during a presentation?
Thank you for your input. If you don’t mind, I’d like to finish my point first.
How do you know when it’s the right time to end a conversation?
When there are pauses, the other person looks distracted, or you both stop bringing up new topics.