1．问好（Greetings）
对方说How do you do?或Glad to meet you.回答可以重复对方的招呼用语。
对方说How are you? How is it going?在一般情况下，不管实际情况如何，总是用Fine，thanks.或I'm OK.之类的话回答，并用How about you? And you?问候对方。但对非常熟悉的好友也可根据实际情况回答。
2．道歉（Apologizing）
在打扰别人或纠正别人的错误时，可用Excuse me.
对方道歉说I am sorry.接受道歉可以有如下几种：
That's all right.
That's OK.
Never mind.
It doesn't matter.
It's nothing.
It's a pleasure.
Don't think any more about it.
向对方求助，而对方爱莫能助说：
I am sorry.
回答可说：
Thank you just the same.
3．感谢（Expressing gratitude）
表示感谢可说：
Thank you very much.
Thanks a lot./Many thanks.
It's very kind of you!
对方称赞你的新衣、手艺等时，你的回答往往可用Thank you.
对方向你表达感谢，你的回答可以有如下几种：
That's all right.
That's OK.
You're welcome.
Not at all.
4．求助（Asking for help）
对方要求你做某件事，或征求你的意见，十分客气地说：
Can/Could you...?
根据问话，你的回答可以是：
Yes, I can.
No, I'm afraid not.
对方向你求助或征求你的意见时说：
Will you do something for me?
May I ask you to...?
表示乐意从命的回答可以有以下几种：
Certainly!
I'd be glad to.
I'd love to.
Why, of course.
With (great) pleasure. 等。
表示无法从命的回答有：
I'm sorry I can't.
No, I'm afraid I can't.等。
5．祝愿（Good wishes and congratulations）
表示祝贺可以说：
Best wishes for you!
Wish you happiness/good luck/joy!
Have a nice trip/weekend/holiday/meal!
Happy birthday!
回答可以根据情况说：Thanks.
有时可用：Thank you. The same to you.
6．同情（Expressing sympathy）
表示同情、安慰等往往可说：
Bad luck.
What a pity!
Cheer up!
Don't worry!
Better luck next time.
I'm very sorry to hear that.等。
选择正确的答语：
1）How do you do?
A．How do you do?
B．Very well.
C．Fine, thank you.
2）How are you?
A．How do you do?
B．How are you?
C．Fine, thank you.
3）How are you doing, Daisy?
A．I'm OK.
B．I'd love to.
C．I'm coming.
4）I'm going to Hainan for my holiday.
A．It's a pity.
B．Thanks a lot.
C．Have a
nice trip!
5）You did a great job, Grace.
A．I'm afraid not.
B．Thank you.
C．It's hard to say.
6）Would you please lend me your bike?
A．Certainly.
B．No, thanks.
C．Never mind.
7）I'll be away on a business trip. Can you look after my pet dog?
A．OK. I'd be glad to.
B．OK. I've no time.
C．No. I won't do that
8）I'm taking my driving test tomorrow.
A．Cheers.
B．Good luck.
C．Come on.
9）It's really a wonderful Chinese dinner, Mrs Wang.
A．I didn't cook very well.
B．I'm glad you enjoyed it.
C．Come again, please
10）Excuse me, you left this bag in the shop.
A．Oh, thank you.
B．I'm sorry. I'm busy.
C．It's mine!
11）Happy birthday!
A．The same to you.
B．Happy birthday!
C．Thank you.
12）May I use your dictionary？
A．Certainly, give it to you.
B．Certainly, it is here.
C．Certainly, here you are.
下课之前，宫老师想问，关于日常交际用语，问好、道歉、感谢、求助、祝愿、同情的用法，你学会了吗？