Friends & datingIntermediate
What to say when a friend stands you up
What to say when a friend forgets to show up and leaves you waiting.
Full script
Lin
You stood me up again! I waited for an hour!
Them
I'm so sorry! I totally forgot.
Lin
You forgot? You set the time!
Them
My phone died. And then I fell asleep.
Lin
At 3 p.m.?
Them
It was a power nap. A very powerful one.
Lin
Fine. But next time, you're buying the coffee.
Them
Deal. If I wake up.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Must-know
✓ You stood me up!When they don't show up.
stand sb up = not show up
Apology
✓ I totally forgot.Use when you forgot.
totally = completely
Save this
✓ It was a power nap.A short sleep.
power nap = short sleep
Move on
✓ Next time, you're buying.You pay next time.
you're buying = you pay
Quick answers
Must-know: what to say in English
Say “You stood me up!” — when they don't show up. stand sb up = not show up.
Apology: what to say in English
Say “I totally forgot.” — use when you forgot. totally = completely.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “It was a power nap.” — a short sleep. power nap = short sleep.
Move on: what to say in English
Say “Next time, you're buying.” — you pay next time. you're buying = you pay.