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Meeting someone new in English
What to say when you meet someone new at a party.
Full script
Lin
Hi, I don't think we've met. I'm Lin.
Them
Oh, hi Lin! I'm Alex. Nice to meet you.
Lin
Nice to meet you too. How do you know Emma?
Them
We went to college together. What about you?
Lin
We work together. So, what do you do?
Them
I'm a photographer. Hey, it was great talking to you!
Lin
You too! Let's keep in touch.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
See someone new? Say this first
✓ I don't think we've met.Use this to start with someone new.
Then add I'm + your name
At a party, ask how they know the host
✓ How do you know Emma?Ask their connection to Emma.
Change Emma to the host's name
After chatting a bit, ask naturally
✓ So, what do you do?Ask about their job.
Answers: I'm a designer. / I work in sales.
When the chat was nice and you’re leaving
✓ Let's keep in touch.Friendly way to say goodbye
Also good for future plans
Quick answers
See someone new? Say this first: what to say in English
Say “I don't think we've met.” — use this to start with someone new. Then add I'm + your name.
At a party, ask how they know the host: what to say in English
Say “How do you know Emma?” — ask their connection to Emma. Change Emma to the host's name.
After chatting a bit, ask naturally: what to say in English
Say “So, what do you do?” — ask about their job. Answers: I'm a designer. / I work in sales.
When the chat was nice and you’re leaving: what to say in English
Say “Let's keep in touch.” — friendly way to say goodbye. Also good for future plans.