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Social Interactions vocabulary — A1

Social Interactions vocabulary for greeting people and being polite, including hello, please and thanks, with simple words for a friendly smile or wave hello.

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  1. invite

    /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/

    To ask someone to come to an event or to your home.

    Example: They invited us to their wedding.

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  2. hello

    /həˈloʊ/

    The friendly thing you say when you see someone or answer the phone.

    Example: She says hello to everyone in the office.

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  3. goodbye

    /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/

    What you say to someone when you are leaving.

    Example: The children wave goodbye to their teacher every day.

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  4. sorry

    /ˈsɑri/

    What you say when you have done something wrong and feel bad about it.

    Example: He says sorry every time he is late.

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  5. smile

    /smaɪl/

    To make your mouth curve up because you are happy or friendly.

    Example: Try to smile for the family photo.

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  6. wave

    /weɪv/

    To move your hand in the air to say hello or goodbye.

    Example: The children wave at the bus driver every morning.

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  7. thanks

    /θæŋks/

    A word you say to show you are grateful for something.

    Example: "Thanks for the coffee," she said with a smile.

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  8. please

    /pliz/

    A polite word you add when asking someone for something.

    Example: Could you pass the salt, please?

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  9. welcome

    /ˈwɛlkəm/

    To greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive.

    Example: They welcomed us at the door with big smiles.

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  10. nod

    /nɑd/

    To move your head up and down, usually to say yes or show you understand.

    Example: She nodded to show she agreed.

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