English Friendship Corner Today (December 11th) 6:00pm-8:00pm @ S-163

annie

Dear friends,

How are you? Recently we discussed a lot on how to use daily English correctly and politely. Here are some quizzes for us:

When you go to a restaurant, what will you say?

1 I want to have a hamburger.

2 Could I have a hamburger, please?”

When some friends invite you to a party, but you cannot go. What will you reply?

1 Sorry，I can’t. I have another appointment.”

2 That is a good idea! I would like to join you but I have another appointment today.

And also some friends have learned these sentences and try to make sure whether it is right or wrong. Do you guys know the answers?

1. When people say "I hear what you say.” They mean "I disagree and do not want to discuss it further." But what others understand is "He accepts my point of view."

2. When people say "With the greatest respect... “They mean "I think you are an idiot." But what others understand is "He is listening to me."

3. When people say "That's not bad. " They mean "That's good." But what others understand is "That's poor."

4When people say "That is a very brave proposal.” They mean "You are insane." But what others understand is "He thinks I have courage."

5When people say "Quite good. " They mean "A bit disappointing." But what others understand is "Quite good."

6When people say "Oh, incidentally / by the way... “They mean "The primary purpose of our discussion is..." But what others understand is "That is not very important."

7When people say "I was a bit disappointed that... “They mean "I am annoyed that..." But what others understand is "It doesn't really matter."

8When people say "Very interesting.” They mean "That is clearly nonsense." But what others understand is "They are impressed."

9When people say "I'll bear it in mind.” They mean "I've forgotten it already." But what others understand is "They will probably do it."

10When people say "I'm sure it's my fault.” They mean "It's your fault." But what others understand is "Why do they think it was their fault?"

11When people say "You must come for dinner.” They mean "It's not an invitation, I'm just being polite." But what others understand is "I will get an invitation soon."

12When people say” Could we consider some other options?"  They mean "I don't like your idea." But what others understand is "They have not yet decided."

If you are not clear about the answers, let’s go to English Corner and discuss them together.

Our topic for this Wednesday will be “Friendship”. Handout is attached. We will start from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Room S163, which is located on the first floor of the Science Building. You can join us anytime between 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Have a warm night: )

Yi