Friends & datingIntermediate
Meeting a new neighbor in English
Everyday English for meeting a new neighbor. Key line: “Hi, got a sec? I'm Lin from next door.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, got a sec? I'm Lin from next door.
Them
Oh, hey—I'm Ben. Nice to meet you, Lin.
Lin
Nice to meet you too. I keep mixing up names.
Them
No worries—I answered to buddy for three months here.
Lin
Good, because I was this close to calling you door guy.
Them
Honestly, that's still better than what my mail labels say.
Lin
Deal—I'll remember Ben, and we never say door guy again.
Them
Done. If you forget again, I'll answer to Door Guy.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
ask if free now
✓ Got a sec?casual way to ask
Quick and natural
first hello
✓ Nice to meet you.use when you meet
Common at first meeting
reassure
✓ No worries.say not to worry
More casual than It's okay
confuse
✓ mix up namesconfuse names
Also: mix up dates
Quick answers
ask if free now: what to say in English
Say “Got a sec?” — casual way to ask. Quick and natural.
first hello: what to say in English
Say “Nice to meet you.” — use when you meet. Common at first meeting.
reassure: what to say in English
Say “No worries.” — say not to worry. More casual than It's okay.
confuse: what to say in English
Say “mix up names” — confuse names. Also: mix up dates.