（2）。Special Greetings 节假日的问候 There are eight national holidays celebrated in the United States： New Year's Day（Jan.）, Washington's Birthday （F...
（3）。Meeting old friends 老友重逢 Many people shake hands when meeting after they havn't seen each other for a long time. 1. A： I haven't seen you ...
（4）。Saying Goodbye 告别 When you're far from friends and family, you can keep in touch with them by letters, post cards, short notes or phone calls....
（5）。Saying Thank You 道谢 When someone invites you for dinner, you can bring flowers,candy or a bottle of wine. Sometimes people send a thank you note t...
（6）。Asking People to Repeat 请人复述 As long as you ask politely, most people do not mind repeating something you didn't hear or understand. 1.A： I...
（7）。Asking Favors 求助 When you ask for things, it is important to be polite. The intonation that you use in making your request is as important as what...
（8）。Giving Compliments 赞美 Friends often compliment one another on clothes, especially if the clothes are new. 1.A： What a beautiful sweater！ B： Do you...
（9）。Apologizing 道歉 Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently. 1.A： I'm afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth. B： Oh, don't...
（10）。Complaining 抱怨 It's a good idea to be as polite as possible even when complaining about something. 1.A： I wish you wouldn't play the TV s...
（11）。The weather 天气 A very common way to start a conversation is to talk about the weather. When you're traveling, remember that there is consider...