Accepting a Snack and Expressing Gratitude
A colleague offers you a snack, and you would like to accept it. You need to express thanks appropriately.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
cookies
Small, sweet baked treats often made with flour, sugar, and sometimes chocolate. In this dialogue, Sarah offers cookies as a friendly snack at work.
kind
Friendly and generous. Saying 'that's so kind of you' shows appreciation for someone's nice action, like offering food.
wouldn't say no
A polite, casual way to accept an offer without directly saying 'yes.' It means 'I would gladly take it' and is useful in informal situations.
chocolate chip
A popular type of cookie with small pieces of chocolate inside. It's a common flavor mentioned to make the offer more appealing.
delicious
Very tasty and enjoyable to eat. Use this word to compliment food positively after receiving it.
appreciate
To feel grateful for something. In the dialogue, it expresses thanks more deeply than just 'thank you.'
thanks a bunch
An informal expression meaning 'thank you very much.' It's friendly and casual, perfect for work colleagues.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Michael, I brought some extra cookies today. Would you like one?
This is a casual way to offer food to a colleague. 'Would you like one?' is a polite question for offers. Use it to start friendly sharing at work. Grammar: 'Would you like' is conditional for polite requests.
Oh, that's so kind of you, Sarah! I wouldn't say no to that.
A polite acceptance of an offer while complimenting the giver. It's useful for responding positively without being too direct. 'That's so kind of you' shows gratitude first.
Great! They're chocolate chip. Here you go.
This responds happily to acceptance and hands over the item. 'Here you go' is a common phrase for giving something. Use it in casual exchanges to keep the conversation light.
Mmm, they look delicious! Thanks a bunch, I appreciate it.
Expresses excitement about the snack and strong thanks. 'Mmm' mimics a sound of enjoyment. This sentence combines compliment and gratitude, ideal after receiving food.
You're welcome! Enjoy.
A standard reply to thanks, encouraging the person to enjoy the item. 'You're welcome' acknowledges the thanks, and 'Enjoy' is a friendly closer. Use it to end positive interactions politely.