When we talk to different kinds of people, we use different terms depending on the

relationship. Here are some common questions and expressions used in those
situations:

Talking to parents: A close friend/Best friend/Bestie: A relative who just arrived:

I love you mom/dad. Let’s do something exciting. How was your flight/journey?
How are you feeling, mom/dad? Come to my house/place.
Can my friend spend the night?

Lover/ steady boy/girlfriend: Ex - wife / husband / partner: Fiancé / husband/wife-to-be:

I really miss you. That blonde girl is my ex. The girl in the black dress is my
I love you. wife-to-be.
A classmate:
Do you like our new teacher?
Did you do the homework for today?
Can I borrow your notes?
A customer/seller:
What can I do for you, Sir?
How can I help you?
Are you looking for anything in particular?
How much is it?
A stranger:
What’s your name?
Do you have any siblings?
What do you do for a living?
Do you speak any foreign languages?
What’s your phone number?
Are you married?
An acquaintance:
How are things with you?
How are you doing?
How have you been doing?
A neighbor/roommate:
Do you live alone?
Could you please lend me your keys?
Does your bedroom have a balcony?
A colleague/coworker/workmate:
How was your vacation?
Have you finished all your work?
Would you like to have lunch with us?
I can give you a hand.
Check your understanding
Choose the correct option:

1. How have you been doing? – This question is asked when we are
talking to:

a. A bestie b. An acquaintance c. Parents

2. How can I help you? – This question is asked when we are talking to:

a. A customer b. A stranger c. A husband

1.
b. An acquaintance

2.
a. A customer
Let’s practice

Now, go to the exercises proposed in this lesson.