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| More common expressions |
Here are some basic English phrases which you can use in everyday conversation, as well as some common words you will see on signs.
| yes | |
| no | |
| maybe or perhaps | |
| please | |
| thanks | |
| thank you | |
| thanks very much | |
| thank you very much | |
The following are some polite ways you can reply to someone who thanks you:
| you're welcome | |
| don't mention it | |
| not at all |
Here are some different ways to greet people:
| hi (quite informal) | |
| hello | |
| good morning (used before noon) | |
| good afternoon (used between noon and 6pm) | |
| good evening (used after 6pm) | |
The following expressions, on the other hand, are some different things you can say when saying goodbye:
| bye | |
| goodbye | |
| goodnight | |
| see you! | |
| see you soon! | |
| see you later! | |
| have a nice day! | |
| have a good weekend! | |
| excuse me (can be used to get someone's attention, to get past someone, or to apologise) | |
| sorry |
If someone apologises to you, you can reply using one of the following expressions:
| no problem | |
| it's OK or that's OK | |
| don't worry about it |
| I know | |
| I don't know | |
| excuse me, where's the toilet? | |
| excuse me, where's the Gents? | |
| excuse me, where's the Ladies? | |
| Entrance | |
| Exit | |
| Emergency exit | |
| Push | |
| Pull | |
| Toilets | |
| WC | |
| Gentlemen (often abbreviated to Gents) | |
| Ladies | |
| Vacant | |
| Occupied or Engaged | |
| Out of order | |
| No smoking | |
| Private | |
| No entry | |