Saying goodbye

5. Study the following conversations. Pay attention to the phrases in bold people use to say goodbye and thank you.

1.

Pamela: Well, goodbye, Bob. And thanks for everything.

Bob: Goodbye. It was nice meeting you.

Pamela: Don’t forget. You have my address. Call me next time you’re in London.

Bob: I will. And call me if you’re ever in Vancouver.

Pamela: OK. Goodbye, then.

Bob: Goodbye. Take care.

2.

Ryan: Well, goodbye, Barbara. I’ve enjoyed working with you.

Barbara: I’ve enjoyed my visit. You’ve been very helpful.

Ryan: It was a pleasure. Give my regards to James.

Barbara: I will. And thank Susan again for the wonderful meal.

Ryan: I will. She loved the flowers.

Barbara: And I hope to see you again next year.

Ryan: I’ll look forward to it. Have a safe trip.

Barbara: Thank you. Take care. And keep in touch.

6. Remember useful expressions to say goodbye.

Thanks before goodbyes:

Thanks.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

I want to thank you / I’d like to thank you for everything / (all) your help, (all) your hard work, (all) your kindness, (all) your assistance.

Goodbyes:

Bye. / Goodbye.

It was nice to meet / meeting you.

Hope to see you again soon.

I enjoyed getting to know you.

See you again!

See you soon!

See you later!

See you tomorrow!

So long.

Adding something after goodbye:

Have a nice day. (answer You, too back)

Take care.

Look after yourself.

Keep in contact.

Keep in touch.

Enjoy (the job).

Call me.

Give my regards to your mum.

7. Match the situations with the sentences.

Situations	Sentences
You’re saying goodbye to… A child going to visit relatives A husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend A new business acquaintance An old friend A guest Someone you met two minutes ago	Don’t forget! Call me every day! I’ll miss you! It’s been a pleasure having you here. Have a really great time! Send me a postcard. Be good. And do what Grandma tells you! Bye. It’s been good meeting you.

8. Now say goodbye to each other. Use the phrases in ex.6 above.

9. Remember how to say ‘thank you’ and how to respond to thanks in English.

Gratitude	Response
Thanks. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you so much. I appreciate your help. I appreciate it. I’m so grateful to you.	You are welcome. I’m glad I could help. Don’t mention it. It was nothing. Think nothing of it. Not at all. Anytime. My pleasure. The pleasure was all mine.

Tell me about yourself

‘Talk to people about themselves and they will listen for hours.’

Benjamin Disraeli (1804 –1881), British politician, writer

10. Alice and Steve meet each other for the first time at their friend’s birthday party. Read their conversation and fill in the missing phrases given below the dialogue.

A: Nice party, isn’t it?

S: Yes, it’s great.

A: I’m Alison, by the way. 1)………………………………………… ?

S: I’m Steve, Steve Blair. Nice to meet you.

A: 2)…………………………….. . 3)…………………………………………?

S: I’m from Scotland.

A: Where exactly?

S: Glasgow. What about you?

A: I’m from Birmingham. 4)………………………………………..?

S: I’m a doctor. And you?

A: 5)………………………

S: Really? 6)…………………………….?

A: I’m twenty-two. And you?

S: Well, I’m thirty-five.

A: Thirty-five! Are you really?

S: Yeah!!!

Nice to meet you, too. How old are you? What’s your job? Where are you from? I’m a student. What’s your name?