Excuse Me! β The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) - What do you do? Friendly ways to start a chat π¬π§-How? What? Where? β The British way to ask π¬π§ - Bon voyage! β British ways to say "Have a great trip" π¬π§
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πΒ Excuse me.
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- Example:Β Excuse me, is this seat free?
πΒ I beg your pardon.
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- Example:Β I beg your pardon, could you repeat that?
β οΈΒ Be careful!
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- Example:Β Be careful! The curb is quite high.
πΒ Watch out!
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- Example:Β Watch out! You're about to step in a puddle.
π¬Β Sorry to bother you, butβ¦
- Β Example: Sorry to bother you, but do you know what time the shop closes?
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β¨Β Other soft attention-getters:
- Sorry, could I just ask�
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Example:Β Sorry, could I just ask where the loos are?
- Hi there, quick questionβ¦
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Example:Β Hi there, quick question β is this the right platform for the train to Oxford?
- Pardon meβ¦
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Example:Β Pardon me, is this your umbrella?
- Sorry to interrupt, butβ¦
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Example:Β Sorry to interrupt, but I think you dropped your scarf.
- Excuse me for a momentβ¦
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Example:Β Excuse me for a moment β may I squeeze past?
- Would you mind if I�
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Example:Β Would you mind if I join you at this table?
π¬Β What's your name?
Example:Β Hi, what's your name? I'm Alison.
π Β Where do you live?
Example:Β Where do you live? I'm in Oxfordshire.
πΌΒ What do you do?
Example:Β What do you do? I work as an English coach.
πΒ Where are you from?
Example:Β Where are you from? I thought I heard a northern accent!
π¨Β What do you like to do in your free time?
Example:Β What do you like to do in your free time? I'm into gardening and baking.
πΆΒ Do you have any pets?
Example:Β Do you have any pets? I've got a cheeky cat called Percy.
βοΈΒ Have you been to [place] before?
Example:Β Have you been to London before? There's so much to see!
βΒ How do you usually spend your weekends?
Example:Β How do you usually spend your weekends? I love going on long walks.
βοΈΒ Have a good journey.
Classic and all-purpose.
Example:Β Have a good journey β text me when you arrive safely.
πΒ Enjoy your holiday.
Simple, sincere, and always appreciated.
Example:Β Enjoy your holiday! Bring me back some sunshine, please.
πΒ Have a good time in [destination].
Personalised and friendly.
Example:Β Have a good time in Edinburgh β try the shortbread!
π§³Β Safe travels.
More modern and popular in emails or cards.
Example:Β Safe travels β I'll see you next week.
πΒ Have a safe trip home.
When someone is heading back.
Example:Β Have a safe trip home, and drive carefully.
β¨Β Extra friendly travel wishes
πΒ Have a lovely time!
Example:Β Have a lovely time at the festival!
π€Β Take care!
Example:Β Take care! Let me know when you get there.
βΒ Enjoy your break!
Example:Β Enjoy your break β you deserve it!
πΒ Make the most of it!
Example:Β Make the most of it β the weather looks perfect!
πΒ Hope you have a fantastic trip!
Example:Β Hope you have a fantastic trip to Italy!
πΒ Don't forget to send me a postcard!
Example:Β Don't forget to send me a postcard from Cornwall!
πΒ Catch you when you get back!
Example:Β Catch you when you get back β have fun!




