general greeting

1:Bringing up a serious topic

  • Can I talk to you for a minute?
  • Do you have a minute?
  • Got a minute?

2:Rejoinders

 

Rejoinders are quick responses to show that you are interested or paying attention

 *(Oh) Really?

*That's interesting.  

*Is that right?

***Note how rejoinders are used in the following situations.*** 

A: I just got a new job.  

B: Oh really? Thai’s great!

A: I lost my wallet yesterday.

B: Oh really? That's too bad.

 

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