Language skills 3: closing a conversation

D. How would you close a conversation in the following situations?

v You are in a hurry to leave. What do you say?

v You really don't want to leave, but you can see the other person needs to go.

v You’ve just met someone at a party, but you have to leave the party early.

v You are "seeing someone off" at the airport/train station.

E. A host (H) and a guest (G) are sitting in the airport lounge after a successful business meeting. Role-play the dialogue according to the model given below.

G: Start a 'leaving' dialogue

H: Reply to the guest

G: Say why you must leave

H: Show interest in the guest’s plans

G: Give more information

H: Make a final reference to business

G: Thank the host for his/her help

H: Reply - say it's been a pleasure

G: Make a second reference to leaving

H: Wish the visitor a good trip and send your regards to someone

G: Refer to the next meeting and say goodbye.