“How’s it going?”

Use A casual way to say ‘How are you?’

Example: Hey Sarah! How’s it going?

“Nice to meet you”

Use Polite first-time greeting

Example: Nice to meet you, I’m John.

“Long time no see”

Use You haven’t seen them in a while

Example: Mike! Long time no see!

“What’s new?”

Use Asking about recent news

Example: Hey, what’s new with you?

“Catch you later”

Use Casual goodbye

Example: Gotta run, catch you later!

“Take care”

Use Friendly farewell

Example: Take care, see you Friday.

“Could I see the menu?”

Use Polite way to ask for the menu

Example: Excuse me, could I see the menu?

“What do you recommend?”

Use Asking for suggestions

Example: This looks good. What do you recommend?

“I’ll have the…”

Use Standard way to order

Example: I’ll have the salmon, please.

“Is this dish spicy?”

Use Asking about a dish

Example: Excuse me, is this dish spicy?

“Could we get the bill?”

Use Asking for the check

Example: We’re ready. Could we get the bill?

“Keep the change”

Use Telling them to keep the tip

Example: Here’s $30. Keep the change.

“How do I get to…?”

Use Asking for directions

Example: Excuse me, how do I get to the museum?

“Is it within walking distance?”

Use Asking about distance

Example: The hotel — is it within walking distance?

“I’d like to check in”

Use At a hotel reception

Example: Hi, I’d like to check in. Reservation under Smith.

“Which platform?”

Use At a train station

Example: Which platform for the 9:15 to Paris?

“I think I’m lost”

Use Asking for help

Example: Sorry, I think I’m lost. Where’s Main Street?

“Does this go to…?”

Use Confirming a route

Example: Does this bus go to the airport?

“Could we set up a quick call?”

Use Proposing a meeting

Example: Could we set up a quick call to discuss?

“Let me circle back on that”

Use I’ll respond later

Example: Good question — let me circle back on that.

“I’ll loop you in”

Use I’ll include you

Example: I’ll loop you in on the email thread.

“Let’s table this for now”

Use Postpone discussion

Example: Let’s table this and revisit Tuesday.

“Could you walk me through it?”

Use Asking for a step-by-step

Example: Could you walk me through the new process?

“I’ll get back to you by EOD”

Use End of day reply

Example: I’ll get back to you by EOD with answers.

“Do you have this in…?”

Use Asking for a different version

Example: Do you have this in size medium?

“Could I try this on?”

Use Asking about a fitting room

Example: Excuse me, could I try this on?

“Is this on sale?”

Use Checking the price

Example: Hi, is this jacket on sale?

“Does this come with a warranty?”

Use Asking about coverage

Example: Does this laptop come with a warranty?

“Can I get a refund?”

Use Returning an item

Example: I changed my mind. Can I get a refund?

“Where’s the fitting room?”

Use Asking for directions in store

Example: Excuse me, where’s the fitting room?

“Some weather we’re having”

Use Comment about the weather

Example: Wow, some weather we’re having today!

“How’s your week going?”

Use Friendly check-in

Example: Hey Tom, how’s your week going?

“Any plans for the weekend?”

Use Casual question

Example: So, any plans for the weekend?

“Did you watch the game?”

Use Sports talk

Example: Did you watch the game last night?

“How do you know…?”

Use At a party or event

Example: So, how do you know Sarah?

“Tell me about yourself”

Use Open conversation starter

Example: So tell me about yourself. What do you do?