Practise bringing a conversation to a considerate close.
The idea
Signal the ending, give a brief reason if appropriate, and add thanks or a warm wish.
Examples
- It was lovely talking with you.
- I should get back to my guests now.
- Thanks for telling me about your project.
- I need to catch my train, so I must go.
- Let us speak again next week.
- Enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Watch out
Do not promise another meeting unless you intend to follow through; a friendly goodbye is enough.
Try it yourself
Complete the sentence: It was nice ___ with you. (talking / closing)
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talking
talking names the exchange you appreciated.
Complete the sentence: I should get ___ to my work now. (back / under)
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back
back signals a return to work and prepares the close.
Complete the sentence: Enjoy the ___ of your day. (rest / mistake)
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rest
rest refers to the remaining part of the day.
Practice round
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Complete the sentence: It was nice ___ with you. (talking / closing)
Complete the sentence: I should get ___ to my work now. (back / under)
Complete the sentence: Enjoy the ___ of your day. (rest / mistake)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Close a conversation with a reason and a friendly wish.