Brief Farewells Upon Exiting
As one or both individuals exit the elevator, they exchange quick, polite farewells like 'Have a good one!' or 'See you around!'
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
down
In this context, 'down' means going to a lower floor in a building, like in an elevator. It's a common direction word used in everyday situations.
right?
This is a tag question added to the end of a sentence to check if something is correct. It makes the speaker sound polite and seeking confirmation, like '对吧？' in Chinese.
please
Used to make a request more polite. For example, 'Yes, please' means agreeing to something kindly. It's a basic politeness word in English conversations.
no problem
A casual way to say 'you're welcome' or 'it's okay' after someone thanks you. It's very common in informal English to respond to thanks.
floor
Refers to a level in a building, like the first floor or fifth floor. In elevators, people say 'my floor' to mean the level they need to get off at.
have a good one
A friendly, informal farewell meaning 'have a good day' or 'enjoy the rest of your time.' It's short and used in quick goodbyes with strangers.
see you around
An casual way to say goodbye, implying you might meet again by chance. It's common in informal settings like with neighbors, not for close friends.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Going down, right?
This is a polite question to confirm direction in an elevator. It uses a statement plus 'right?' as a tag question for confirmation. Useful for starting small talk with strangers in shared spaces.
Yes, please. Thanks!
A simple, polite response to a question or offer. 'Please' adds courtesy, and 'Thanks!' shows gratitude. It's a common pattern for agreeing and thanking quickly in daily interactions.
No problem.
This is a casual reply to 'thank you,' meaning it's not a bother. It's very useful in informal English to acknowledge thanks without formality. No complex grammar, just idiomatic usage.
Oh, this is my floor. Have a good one!
Announces arriving at your stop and says goodbye. 'Oh' shows mild surprise, and 'Have a good one' is a friendly idiom for 'have a nice day.' Perfect for brief farewells when leaving a conversation.
You too! See you around!
Returns a wish like 'have a good one' with 'You too!' and adds a casual goodbye. It's reciprocal and informal, ideal for ending short talks with acquaintances. Shows how to mirror politeness.