An English-speaking friend called and invited you to dinner, but you don’t feel like going. What might you say? Act out the dialogue.

3. An English-speaking friend called and invited you to dinner, but you don’t feel like going. What might you say? Act out the dialogue.

Peter: Hallo, is that you Igor?

Igor: Hallo, Peter. I was invited by you at dinner, but I can’t be present.

Peter: Oh, why you can’t be present at dinner?

Igor: Because I felt very bad. I couldn’t even get up.

Peter: What was the matter with you?

Igor: I don’t know, I haven’t seen the doctor yet. I had a high temperature.

Peter: O, it is a pity!

Igor: The doctor must come today. I feel I should stay in bed for a few days. I’m very sorry I have to miss our meeting.

Peter: That’s all right. You mustn’t come if you are ill. You should certainly stay in bed. Can I come to see you today?

Igor: Certainly. Please come after 15.00 o’clock.

Peter: I’m sorry, but after institution I have to go to the job. I have some problem.

Igor: Are this problem serious?

Peter: Yes. It is problem with our buyer.

Igor: I hope, that you decided this problem for the next week.

Peter: Yes, but why are you asking?

Igor: Because I want invited you to dinner for the next week.

Peter: Ok!

Igor: So, I rang you up. Ok?

Peter: Yes, I will be waiting. So, get better!

Igor: Thank you. Please forgive me that I can’t come.

Peter: I understand you. Bye!

Igor: Bye!

4. Are the age and status of the person you are speaking to influence the forms of greeting, introductions and saying good-bye?

The age and status of the person which we are speaking influence the forms of our greeting, introduction and saying good-bye.

Everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, education, the posts should follow basic rules of linguistic etiquette, because the level of linguistic culture as evidence of breeding, courtesy of the man. Anyone who brings two people for each others, must not only call their name and second name, but the position, title and other necessary data in this situation.

At the introduction you should behave yourself decently. Do not interrupt your interlocutor in a conversation, refer for him to "Your". You should using polite form, when you saying good-bye. You should know basic rules of communication.

Basic rules of communication are:

1. Always be polite, friendly and treat with respect to your interlocutor.

2. Be able to listen others and never interrupt them.

3. Do not be afraid to initiate conversation with strangers, but not to be obsessions.

4. Speak about what will be interested your listeners, consider their age, status, character and interest.

5. Use the different forms in your communication: ” Please”, “Sorry”, “Do not be offended”, “ Could you?”, “Unfortunately”, follow the structure of your language.

6. Try that communication with you will be helpful and pleasant for people.

7. Always smile.