Polite Farewell to Host
The guest politely excuses themselves from the party and prepares to leave, perhaps mentioning their departure time or plans.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
fantastic
Means very good or excellent. Use it to praise something positively, like a party or event, to show enthusiasm.
make it
An informal way to say 'attend' or 'come to' an event. It's useful for confirming someone's presence, like 'Glad you could make it to the party.'
heading out
Means leaving or going away from a place. Commonly used in casual conversations when saying goodbye, like 'Are you heading out already?'
early start
Refers to beginning something, like work or a trip, very early in the morning. It's a polite reason for leaving a party early.
company
In this context, means the people you are with. Use it to compliment the enjoyable group at a social event, as in 'the company was great.'
catching up
Means talking with friends or acquaintances about recent events in your lives. It's common at parties to reconnect with people.
get-together
An informal word for a casual social gathering or party. Use it to suggest future events, like 'Let me know about your next get-together.'
drive safe
A polite way to wish someone a safe journey by car. It's a common farewell, especially when leaving at night.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Michael, I just wanted to say thank you again for having me.
This is a polite way to thank the host for inviting you. 'Just wanted to say' softens the statement, making it casual and appreciative. Use it when leaving a party to leave a good impression.
So glad you could make it.
Expresses happiness that someone attended. 'Make it' is an idiom for arriving at an event. It's useful as a host's response to show warmth and positivity.
It's getting a bit late for me, and I have an early start tomorrow.
A common excuse for leaving early. 'Getting a bit late' uses present continuous for ongoing time, and 'early start' gives a reason. Practice this to politely exit social events without offending.
Everything was perfect — the food, the music, the company!
Compliments the entire event by listing positives. The dash introduces examples. This sentence is great for showing gratitude and making the host feel appreciated before goodbye.
I had a really lovely time catching up with everyone.
Reflects on enjoying the social interaction. 'Had a lovely time' is a standard phrase for positive experiences. Use it to express thanks and build relationships for future invites.
Drive safe on your way home.
A caring farewell for someone driving. 'Drive safe' is safer than 'drive safely' in casual speech. It's polite and shows concern, ideal for nighttime goodbyes.
Goodnight, Michael!
A simple, standard way to say goodbye in the evening. Add the name for personalization. Use this as a final polite close to conversations when parting.