2. Introductions
• I'd like you to meet my co-worker, xxx.
• This is my secretary, xxx.
• I'd like to introduce you to my friend, xxx.
• Let me introduce you to my colleague, xxx.
• Allow me to introduce myself/my colleague, xxx.
3. Making Appointments
• I'd like to make an appointment with Dr. Bill.
• I'd like to schedule a meeting with Ms. Terry.
• Are you available next Wednesday?
• What time is best for you?
• His schedule is open all day today.
• Sorry, her calendar is full on Monday.
4. Invitations
• We're going out to dinner. Would you like to
come along?
• Would you like to join us for the ceremony
tonight?
• We'd be glad to have you accompany us . . .
• We'd be delighted/honored to have you as our
guest at . . .
5. Asking for Help
• Could you possibly lower down your voice?
• Could you do me a favor?
• Would you mind if I asked you to do the report
for me?
• Sure, I'd be glad to.
• Sorry, I'm (kind of) busy now.
6. Explaining
• Can you explain the situation right now?
• Can you tell me why the conversion rate is so low?
• Here's what happened:
• There's a (good) reason for this:
• I'm sorry. I can't tell you that (right now).
• Can I get back to you on that later?
• Can we save that until later?
7. Apologizing
• Please accept my apologies (for any
inconvenience caused).
• Sorry for the delay in replying.
• I have already taken all the necessary measures
to ensure that this does not happen again in the
future.