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Decide which two answers are possible in each of the following situations.
1 You meet someone for the first time. They say ‘How do you do’.
You answer: a) Fine thanks, b) Pleased to meet you, c) How do you do.
2 You are offering a visitor a drink. You say ‘Can I offer you anything?’
What do you expect them to answer? a) What do you have? b) No thanks, I’m fine c) If it’s not too much trouble I’d like a coffee.
3 You are visiting another company. Your host says ‘Make yourself at home.’
What do you say? a) Thanks very much. b) I will do. c) That’s very kind.
4 A business associate says ‘How are you?’
What do you answer? a) fine thanks b) Very well, and you? c) Pleased to meet you.
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Answers:
1 b and c) ‘How do you do’ is a formal phrase. It is not a question.
2 b and c) Answer a is not very polite!
3 a or c) Make yourself at home means ‘fühlen Sie sich wie zu Hause’.
4 a or b) This is a genuine question about your health. Only a short answer is required.