WHAT NOT TO SAY TO PEOPLE AT PARTIES

Listen to some people asking inappropriate questions to people at a party. Complete these conversations.

DIALOGUE 1

Harry: Hello, you’re one of Peter’s friends, aren’t you?

Adrian: That’s right. I’m Adrian.

Harry: Hi, I’m Harry. Are you enjoying the party?

Adrian: Yes.

Harry: So, (1)........... do you (2).......... for a living, Adrian?

Adrian: I’m a doctor.

Harry: A doctor? Oh, that’s good. Listen, I have a (3)............ with my (4).............. .Could you (5)............. a (6)............ at it? I’ve got a pain just here.

Adrian: Sorry, can you excuse me? I’ve just seen Peter over there and I want (7)............ (8)............ him a Happy Birthday.

DIALOGUE 2

Man: James, this is Sandra.

James: Hi

Sandra: Nice to meet you.

Man: Sandra’s a teacher in secondary school.

James: a teacher? Really? What a wonderful job! You’re so lucky.

Sandra: Why lucky?

James: Well, you have really (1).......... (2)............ (3)..............!

Sandra: Yes, that’s what people always say. Perhaps you would like (4)............ (5).............. my class one day. When you teach teenagers all year you need a (6)........... (7).............. (8)...................

DIALOGUE 3

Catherine: Hello. We haven’t met before, have we?

Luke: No, I don’t think so.

Catherine: I’m Catherine, I’m Peter’s (1)..............

Luke: Oh, hi. I’m Luke. I went to school with Peter.

Catherine: Ah, Luke! You’re the travel agent, aren’t you?

Luke: Yes, I am.

Catherine: Peter’s told me all about you. Listen, can you recommend a (2)............... (3)................? I’d like to go somewhere (4).................. And I want (5).......... (6).......... in August. But when I say (7)............, I mean (8)......... Oh and I can’t fly…because I’m terrified of flying.

DIALOGUE 4

Woman: Deborah, can I introduce you to an old friend of mine, Lucy?

Deborah: Hi Lucy.

Lucy: Nice to meet you.

Woman: Lucy’s my hairdresser.

Deborah: Ah. You’re just the person I want (1)............ (2)............. to, Lucy. (3)........... do you (4).............. of my colour?

Lucy: Well….

Deborah: No, come on, (5).......... me the (6)............. Is it too (7).............?

Lucy: Er…. No. I think it’s fine.

Deborah: Are you sure?

Woman: Lucy, what (8)............. you l(9)............ to drink?

Lucy: Oh, a Diet Coke, please.

Deborah: Do you think my hair would look (10)............ shorter?

Woman: Deborah, Lucy’s not at work now.

Deborah: Oh sorry.

DIALOGUE 5

Andrea: Hi, I’m Andrea. Nice to (1)............ you.

Simon: Hello, my name’s Simon.

Andrea: (2).......... do you (3)............ Simon? No, don’t tell me! Let me guess your job! Let me see. You look like a ……professional footballer

Simon: No……I’m a psychiatrist.

Andrea: A psychiatrist! Ooh how fascinating! Simon…? Are you (4)................ me?

Simon: Er, no, I’m not. Excuse me, er, Andrea. I (5)............ (6)............. (7).............. to the bathroom.