Speaking in Formal Situations
We speak different ways, depending on the situations we're in. When we're in with our friends, we speak casually.we may be careless about our grammar and use a lot of slang. In the more formal situations, however, we ought to speak more carefully and respectfully. Such situations may include speaking with the new acquaintances, people in authority, and older people. Meetings and class discussions call for more formal english, too.
In this lesson, you'll learn key phrases that can be used in these formal settings.
Speaking with someone in authority
Lana has been called to the office of her high school principal, Mr.Walters.
Lana:You wanted to see me, Mr. Walters?
Mr,Walters:Yes,lana, please sit down. How are things going?
Lana: Quite well, thank you. My senior year is quite busy, but thankfully i'm managing.
Mr,Walters:Oh, I wouldn't say you're "managing",lana, Not at all.
Lana: I beg your pardon,sir? To the best of my knowledge, I'm doing OK.
Mr.Walters:I'm sorry. I can see I'v alarmed you. What i mean is ,you're not just managing.lana.you're doing much better than that.you're the best student in the senior class.
Lana: Oh,i see,well ,thank you,you're very kind. | 
