Conversation At The Airport Counter

Air Ticket Executor: Hi, may I have your passport and ticket?

Passenger: Sure, here you go.

Air Ticket Passenger: Would you prefer an aisle seat?

Passenger: No, I prefer a window seat.
Or
Yes, I prefer an aisle seat.

Air Ticket Executor: Do you have any bags to check-in?

Passenger: Yes, I have 2 bags.
Or
I have no bags (for short flight).

Air Ticket Executor: The weight of your bags is fine, do you have any hand luggage?

Passenger: Yes, I have one handbag/my laptop bag.
(Say 'Thank you very much' after the executor puts tags for your handbag/handbags.)

Air Ticket Executor: This is your boarding pass, please proceed to the security clearance. Have a safe flight.

Passenger: Thank you very much.

Meanings:-

1. Air Ticket Executor= ticket agents greet airline customers, help check baggage, and assign seats in the aircrafts.... These airline representatives are responsible for handling ticket reservations, cancellations, alterations, and informing customers when a flight has been delayed or cancelled.

2. Here you go= handing of something to someone.
In this case the passenger is handing his passport and ticket to the Air Ticket Executor.

3. Aisle= a passage between rows of seats in an aircraft.

4. Prefer= like one thing better than another or others.

5. Check-in= to register or give your bags at the counter in a hotel or airport.

6. Short flight= a flight taking less than 3 hours to reach a destination.

7. Boarding pass= a card a passenger must have in order to be allowed to get on an aircraft or a ship.

8. Proceed= to move forward or travel in a particular direction.

9. Security clearance= official permission for a passenger to enter a building or a area, after making certain that they are not a threat.

Saying 'Bye' In English

Kate: I need to leave. It was great meeting you.
Or just,
I need to leave.
Or just,
It was great meeting you.

James: Same here.

Kate: Let's keep in touch.

James: Sure, why not.

Kate: Do you have my number?

James: Yes, I do.
Or
Can you please give it to me?

Kate: Okay, bye for now. See you later.

James: Bye, take care.

Saying 'Thank You' And Responding To Thank You

Ryan: Here is a gift for you.

Alice: Thank you so much, but you didn't have to do that.
(If anybody says "you didn't have to do that" it means that the person is feeing awkward to accept the gift.)

Ryan: It is just a little something.
('Something' indicates a non-specified object. And here 'little' means small in amount.)

Alice: That is 'very sweet' of you. Thank you.
('Very Sweet' is generally used to describe a person as nice.)

Ryan: You are welcome. I hope you will like it.
('You are welcome' is used as a polite response to thanks. But here Ryan means that he did a tiny bit thing to Alice and that is presenting her a gift and not anything big favour to Alice.)

Alice: I am sure, I will like it.

How to respond to 'sorry'?

Tina: I am sorry, I didn't call you last night.

Ryan: That's(that is) okay.
             Or
            That's okay. No problem.
            (Here by saying 'no problem' you are trying to be kind.)

Tina: I got busy cleaning the house.
           Or
           I got finishing my work.
           Or
           I got finishing the chores.
           (Here 'chores' means work related the house.)

Ryan: That is understandable. You had a busy week.
            (Understandable means "I can understand".)

Tina: Thanks for understanding.

Ryan: Don't worry, I slept early anyway.
            (Early means ' before usual or planned time. If Ryan usually goes to sleep every night at 11pm, yesterday he slept before 11pm that is at around 10pm.)
(Anyway is used to confirm a point what you just mentioned.)

Greeting, Introduction And Offer

Greetings in a casual way, out of office and out of classroom with colleagues and classmates:-

Hi/Hello
e.g. Hi John.

Greeting in the office and classroom:-
Good morning.
Good afternoon.
Good evening.

e.g. Good morning, Marry.

 Self-Introduction:-

Casually:-

e.g. Hello! I am John.

In a office or classroom:-

e.g. Good morning, I am John

Introducing Others:-

Introducing a friend:-

e.g. Hello everybody! Meet my friend, Sam.
Or
This is my friend, Sam.

Introducing a colleague:- 

e.g. Good morning, everybody! I would like to introduce my colleague Mr. Sam. He is with the Finance department.

After being introduced 'Sam' would say:-

Pleased to meet you.
Or
Nice meeting you.
Or
It's a pleasure meeting you.

Others respond to 'Sam' like:-

Pleased to meet you too.
Or
Nice meeting you too.

Offering or Invitation:-

Sam, would you like to join us for a cup of coffee?
Or
Sam, may I take you out for dinner?

If 'Sam' accepts the offer, he would say:-

Yes, thank you.
Or
I would love to, thank you.

If 'Sam' refuses or declines an offer or invitation, he should be polite and could say:-

 That's very nice of you.

How to address a woman?

1. Note that do not address anyone with their first name unless they are well know to you or they are your friends.

e.g. Mrs. Michelle Obama
Here 'Michelle' is the first name. And 'Obama' is the surname of Michelle's spouse(husband).

You could address her as Mrs. Michelle or Mrs. Obama or Mrs. Michelle Obama.

2. If you are not sure about the marital status of a woman over 30yrs of age you should use 'Ms.'

e.g. Ms. Aishwarya Rai
When using 'Ms.' the surname could either be the surname prior to her marriage or her partner's surname if she is married.

3. And 'Miss' is used for girls and women under the age of 30.

e.g. Miss Amy Alba

What is maiden name?
Maiden name is the surname of a girl or woman before her marriage.

What is pet name?
Pet name is the name by which she is affectionately called by people who are close to her.

e.g. 'Miss Katrina' could be called as 'Kat' by her close friends.

4 Common Ways For Ending Email Messages

1. In a professional and positive way:-
a. Best Regards.
e.g. Best Regards,
        Sonia Kelly.
b. Warm Regards.
e.g. Warm Regards,
        Sonia Kelly.
c. Best.
e.g. Best,
        Sonia Kelly.
d. Regards.
e.g. Regards,
        Sonia Kelly.
c. Best Wishes.
e.g. Best Wishes,
        Sonia Kelly.

2. In a simple and classy way:-
a. Thank you.
e.g. Thank you,
        Sonia Kelly.

3. In a pretty friendly and professional way:-
a. Talk to you soon.
e.g. Talk to you soon,
        Sonia Kelly.

4. To lovers, close friend, family members and in unprofessional situation:-
a. Love.
e.g. Love,
        Sonia.

Every+thing/body/time/day/one/where vs Every + thing/body/time/day/one/where

1. Everything vs Every Thing

There is little, if any, difference in meaning between the two. 'Everything' is now the default spelling, but is seperated into two words when an adjective comes in the middle, e.g. every single thing.

2. Everybody vs Every Body

'Everybody' is an indefinite pronoun referring to every member of a group of people.
'Every body' is a noun phrase referring to every member of a group of bodies.

3. Every time vs Every Time

'Everytime' should be written as two desperate words: 'every time'. While some compound words like everywhere, everyday, and everyone have become commonplace in the English language, 'every time' is not considered an acceptable compound word.

4. Everyday vs Every Day

The one-word adjective 'everyday' means "commonplace, daily, or routine".
'Everday' as a noun refers to the mundane or the routine. 'Every day' as two words means "each day".

5. Everyone vs Every One

The pronoun 'everyone' may be replaced by 'everybody'. It is used to refer to all the people in a group. Written as two words, 'every one' emphasizes each individual who makes up a group, and it means 'each person'

6. Everywhere vs Every Where

'Everywhere' should not be written as two seperate words: 'every where'. It should be written as a compound word 'everywhere', meaning to, at or in all paces or the whole of a place.
e.g. John looked everywhere for his keys.

Words 4 : Respective, Irrespective, Regardless Meanings

1. Respective (adjective) = relating or belonging to each of the desperate people or things you have just mentioned.
Examples:-
1. Ellen and Holly picked up their respective kid from the Kids Play Home.
( in the example assume Ellen has a son named Tom and Holly has a son called John. Both Tom and John are almost of the same age and they both go to the same Play Home. Everyday both Ellen and Holly go to the Play Home to bring their respective sons( in case of Ellen its Tom and John in case of Holly) back home.

2. After the morning assembly prayers all pupils  went to their respective classes.
{ Pupil(noun) = a person who is taught by another, especially a schoolchild or student in relation to a teacher.
Assembly(noun) = a meeting in a school of several classes, usually at the beginning of the school day, to give information or to say prayers together.
Examples:-
1. There is a religious assembly every morning.
2. All pupils are expected to attend school assembly. }

2. Irrespective (adjective) = without considering; regardless of; not taking(something) into account.
Examples:-
1. Everybody can participate in the game irrespective of/ regardless of age.
2. This tax rule is applicable to all irrespective of/ regardless of income levels.

3. Regardless(adjective) = despite; not being affected by something; without regard or consideration for.
e.g. This job is open to all, regardless of/ irrespective of previous experience.

Another meaning of 'regardless' is despite what has been said or done.
e.g. We want tax cuts, but regardless, we need to limit expenses.

Word 3: Ceasefire

CEASEFIRE (noun) = an agreement, usually between two armies to stop fighting in order to allow discussions about peace.
e.g. Militants violated ceasefire 25 times, in 24 hours, says Russia.

Meaning of the above example:-

The persons supporting violent method to deal a difficult situation in Russia, broke the agreement of peace discussion 25 times, in 24 hours.

Meanings:-
1. Militants (plural noun of 'militant') = a group of militant persons.
Note:- Noun 'militant' means a militant(adjective) person.
'Militant' is an adjective and not noun. It means favouring confrontational or violent methods in support of a political or social cause.

{ *Favour(verb) = to support or approve of something or someone.
*Confront(verb) = to face, meet or deal with difficult problem, situation or person. }

2. Violate (verb) = break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement)