Holding for Multiple People
You hold the elevator door for one person, and then realize there are more people behind them also coming. You continue to hold the door, and multiple 'thank yous' might be exchanged.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
hold
To hold something means to keep it in position, like holding an elevator door open so others can enter. It's a polite action in public spaces.
coming
Coming is the present participle of 'come,' used here to mean approaching or arriving soon, like someone walking towards the elevator.
No problem
A casual way to say 'you're welcome' or 'it's okay,' showing it's not a bother. Common in friendly, everyday responses.
appreciate
To appreciate means to feel grateful for something. 'Appreciate it!' is a quick way to thank someone for their help.
No worries
An informal expression meaning 'don't worry' or 'it's fine,' often used to reassure someone that everything is okay.
hit
In this context, 'hit' means to press a button, like hitting the floor button in an elevator. It's slang for activating something quickly.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Oh, looks like someone's coming. I'll hold it.
This sentence uses 'looks like' to express an observation, and 'I'll hold it' is a future action for politeness. Useful for offering help in public, like holding doors; practice the contraction 'I'll' for natural speech.
Thank you so much!
A strong expression of gratitude, emphasizing thanks with 'so much.' It's very common in quick polite exchanges and shows enthusiasm; use it when someone does a small favor for you.
No problem! Oh, more coming too. I'll just keep it open for a sec.
Starts with a casual response to thanks, then observes more people with 'more coming too.' 'For a sec' means for a second (short time). Useful for continuing courtesy; note the informal 'sec' for everyday talk.
Appreciate it!
A short, informal thank you meaning 'I appreciate your help.' It's practical for busy situations like elevators; use it to sound natural and friendly without full sentences.
Yes, really, thank you for waiting.
Emphasizes thanks with 'really' and specifies the action 'for waiting.' Good for reinforcing gratitude in groups; the structure 'thank you for + verb-ing' explains the reason, which is a common pattern.
No worries at all. Everyone make it in?
Reassures with 'no worries at all,' then asks a question using 'make it in' for entering successfully. Useful to check on others politely; note the question form without 'did' for informal speech.
Just 5, but I can hit whatever you need.
Answers a question simply with 'just' meaning 'only,' and offers help with 'I can hit whatever you need' using 'hit' for pressing buttons. Practical for elevator small talk; shows courtesy by prioritizing others.