DiscoverSpeak English With A British AccentExcuse Me! β€” The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) - What do you do? Friendly ways to start a chat πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§-How? What? Where? β€” The British way to ask πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Bon voyage! β€” British ways to say "Have a great trip" πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
Excuse Me! β€” The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) - What do you do? Friendly ways to start a chat πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§-How? What? Where? β€” The British way to ask πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Bon voyage! β€” British ways to say "Have a great trip" πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Excuse Me! β€” The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) - What do you do? Friendly ways to start a chat πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§-How? What? Where? β€” The British way to ask πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Bon voyage! β€” British ways to say "Have a great trip" πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

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πŸ‘‹Β Excuse me.

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  • Example:Β Excuse me, is this seat free?

πŸ™‡Β I beg your pardon.

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  • Example:Β I beg your pardon, could you repeat that?

⚠️ Be careful!

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  • Example:Β Be careful! The curb is quite high.

πŸ‘€Β Watch out!

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  • Example:Β Watch out! You're about to step in a puddle.

πŸ’¬Β Sorry to bother you, but…

  • Β Example: Sorry to bother you, but do you know what time the shop closes?

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✨ 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 question…

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    Example:Β Hi there, quick question β€” is this the right platform for the train to Oxford?

  • Pardon me…

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    Example:Β Pardon me, is this your umbrella?

  • Sorry to interrupt, but…

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    Example:Β Sorry to interrupt, but I think you dropped your scarf.

  • Excuse me for a moment…

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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?

πŸ’¬Β What's your name?

Example:Β Hi, what's your name? I'm Alison.

🏠 Where do you live?

Example:Β Where do you live? I'm in Oxfordshire.

πŸ’ΌΒ What do you do?

Example:Β What do you do? I work as an English coach.

🌍 Where are you from?

Example:Β Where are you from? I thought I heard a northern accent!

🎨 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.

🐢 Do you have any pets?

Example:Β Do you have any pets? I've got a cheeky cat called Percy.

✈️ Have you been to [place] before?

Example:Β Have you been to London before? There's so much to see!

β˜•Β How do you usually spend your weekends?

Example:Β How do you usually spend your weekends? I love going on long walks.

✈️ Have a good journey.

Classic and all-purpose.

Example:Β Have a good journey β€” text me when you arrive safely.

πŸ–Β Enjoy your holiday.

Simple, sincere, and always appreciated.

Example:Β Enjoy your holiday! Bring me back some sunshine, please.

🌍 Have a good time in [destination].

Personalised and friendly.

Example:Β Have a good time in Edinburgh β€” try the shortbread!

🧳 Safe travels.

More modern and popular in emails or cards.

Example:Β Safe travels β€” I'll see you next week.

πŸš‰Β Have a safe trip home.

When someone is heading back.

Example:Β Have a safe trip home, and drive carefully.

✨ Extra friendly travel wishes

πŸ’Β Have a lovely time!

Example:Β Have a lovely time at the festival!

πŸ€—Β Take care!

Example:Β Take care! Let me know when you get there.

β˜•Β Enjoy your break!

Example:Β Enjoy your break β€” you deserve it!

πŸŽ‰Β Make the most of it!

Example:Β Make the most of it β€” the weather looks perfect!

🌟 Hope you have a fantastic trip!

Example:Β Hope you have a fantastic trip to Italy!

πŸ’ŒΒ Don't forget to send me a postcard!

Example:Β Don't forget to send me a postcard from Cornwall!

πŸ‘‹Β Catch you when you get back!

Example:Β Catch you when you get back β€” have fun!

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Excuse Me! β€” The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) - What do you do? Friendly ways to start a chat πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§-How? What? Where? β€” The British way to ask πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Bon voyage! β€” British ways to say "Have a great trip" πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Excuse Me! β€” The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) - What do you do? Friendly ways to start a chat πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§-How? What? Where? β€” The British way to ask πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - Bon voyage! β€” British ways to say "Have a great trip" πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§