Reciprocating a Snack Offer
A colleague has previously shared a snack with you, and now you have something to offer them in return, or you simply want to return the favor.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
extra
Means more than needed, like bringing additional items to share. Use it when offering something you have in abundance, e.g., 'I have extra snacks.'
nice
Here, it means kind or thoughtful. Say 'That's so nice of you' to thank someone for being generous in casual situations.
delicious
Describes food that tastes very good. Use it to compliment what someone shared, like 'These cookies are delicious!'
glad
Means happy or pleased about something. Use 'I'm glad you liked it' to show satisfaction when someone enjoys your gift.
appreciate
Means to be grateful for something. Say 'I appreciate it' to politely thank someone for their kindness or offer.
tempting
Means something that sounds appealing or hard to resist. Use it when an offer is attractive but you're declining, e.g., 'That sounds tempting.'
stick with
Means to continue using or choosing something instead of changing. Use it to politely refuse an offer, like 'I'll stick with the apple.'
no problem
A casual way to say it's okay or not an issue. Use it to respond positively when someone declines your offer.
enjoy
Means to get pleasure from something. Say 'Enjoy your apple!' to wish someone well when they take your offer.
will do
A short way to say 'I will do that' or 'Okay, I understand.' Use it to agree casually, like promising to let someone know later.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Michael, I brought some extra fruit today. Want an apple?
This is a casual way to offer food to a colleague. 'Hey' is an informal greeting, 'brought' means carried with you, and 'Want an apple?' is a simple question to offer something specific. Useful for starting a friendly share at work.
Oh, that's so nice of you, Sarah!
A polite expression of thanks for kindness. 'Oh' shows surprise, and 'nice of you' highlights the person's thoughtfulness. Use this to respond warmly when someone offers you something.
Glad you liked them! Here, take this apple. It’s a good one.
Shows happiness about positive feedback and encourages taking the offer. 'Glad' expresses pleasure, 'take this' is direct for giving, and 'a good one' means high quality. Grammar: Imperative 'take' for offering. Use to continue the sharing conversation.
Thanks a lot, I appreciate it. I brought some trail mix, if you'd like some?
Combines thanks and a reciprocal offer. 'Thanks a lot' is emphatic gratitude, 'appreciate it' adds politeness, and 'if you'd like some' is a conditional polite question. Useful for returning a favor in workplace chats.
Oh, that sounds tempting, but I think I'll stick with the apple for now.
A polite way to decline while being positive. 'Sounds tempting' compliments the offer, 'but' contrasts with refusal, and 'stick with...for now' means choosing the current option temporarily. Use when you want to say no without offending.
No problem at all! Let me know if you change your mind.
Reassures the other person after a decline. 'No problem at all' is very casual and friendly, 'let me know' invites future contact, and 'change your mind' means decide differently later. Grammar: Imperative 'let me know.' Great for keeping the door open.
Enjoy your apple! Will do! You too!
Short well-wishes to end positively. 'Enjoy your apple' wishes pleasure, 'Will do' agrees casually, and 'You too' mirrors the wish back. Use these quick phrases to wrap up friendly interactions smoothly.