Colleague Hesitates to Take a Snack
You've offered a snack, but your colleague seems hesitant (e.g., 'Are you sure?', 'Don't worry about me'). You want to assure them it's fine to take some.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
extra
Means additional or more than needed. Use it when offering something you have in abundance, like 'I have extra snacks.'
sure
Means certain or without doubt. In conversations, 'Are you sure?' shows hesitation, and 'I'm sure' reassures someone.
insist
To strongly suggest or demand something politely. Use it like 'If you insist' to accept an offer after some reluctance.
worries
Short for concerns or things that make you anxious. 'No worries' is a casual way to say 'Don't be concerned' or 'It's okay.'
plenty
Means a large amount or more than enough. Say 'I've got plenty' to assure someone there's no shortage.
delicious
Describes food that tastes very good. Use it to compliment snacks, like 'These cookies look delicious.'
help yourself
An invitation to take what you want without asking. Common in casual settings like sharing food at work.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey, Michael, I brought some extra cookies today. Want one?
This is a casual offer using 'Want one?' which is a short way to ask if someone wants something. Useful for friendly invitations at work; 'Hey' starts informal talks.
Oh, are you sure? Don't you want them yourself?
Shows polite hesitation. 'Are you sure?' questions certainty, and the tag question 'Don't you...?' softens the concern. Use when you're unsure about accepting to be courteous.
Completely sure! I made way too many. Seriously, take a couple.
Reassures strongly with 'Completely sure!' and explains why ('way too many' means excessively more). 'Take a couple' suggests a small number. Great for encouraging someone to accept.
Well, if you insist. I don't want to take your last one.
Accepts reluctantly with 'If you insist,' a common idiom for giving in politely. Explains reason to avoid seeming greedy. Use in similar sharing situations.
No worries at all! I've got plenty more in the container. Help yourself!
'No worries' dismisses concerns casually. 'Plenty more' means lots left, and 'Help yourself' invites freely. This pattern reassures and encourages in offers.
Okay, thanks, Emily! These look delicious.
Simple acceptance with thanks. 'Look delicious' compliments appearance, implying taste. Use to end positively and show appreciation.