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I just wanna tell you that it was super fun, and it was amazing to have the opportunity to hear well known voices from the podcast. I really enjoy your way of teaching English. You are all marvelous.<br>By the way I have a question that you can use as a topic for a podcast if it will fit you. How can I reply to \u2018how are things going?\u2019 greetings if currently everything in my life is a disaster without causing awkwardness and without putting on other people an obligation to ask why, should I lie or pretend that everything is okay? Best regards,<\/p>\n<cite><strong>Maks,<\/strong> Poland<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-depends-on-who-s-asking\"><strong>Depends on who&#8217;s asking!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What you say will be different depending on who is with you in the elevator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a simple, \u201cEverything is great\u201d if you\u2019re not up for sharing details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When on an elevator, you have a few minutes to chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/anna-tyrie-from-english-like-a-native\/\">using the right conversation starters is crucial<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You wouldn\u2019t want to start a lengthy discussion in an elevator because you will be getting off soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, there may be other people getting on at any moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-start-the-conversation\"><strong>How to start the conversation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always good to seize the opportunity to spark a conversation, even on an elevator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just have to balance a quick conversation with the right topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we share expressions and phrases you can use as conversation starters with a colleague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are perfect when you have limited time while inside an elevator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With each expression, we share a roleplay perfect for the different relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-someone-you-know-well\"><strong>#1: Someone you know well<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For someone you know well, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/say-dont-like-something-english\/\">you can be honest<\/a> if things aren&#8217;t going great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, don&#8217;t get into details since you don&#8217;t have a lot of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Honestly, I\u2019ve been better but I\u2019m hanging in there!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oof, it\u2019s been a rough week but I\u2019m managing!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on their response and the situation, you can give brief details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, make a plan to meet up and chat further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-roleplay\"><strong>Roleplay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this scenario, Aubrey is on the elevator and Lindsay, her good friend, gets on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Lindsay: <\/strong>Hello! How are things going?<br><strong>Aubrey: <\/strong>Hey Lindsay. I\u2019ve been better honestly.<br><strong>Lindsay:<\/strong> Oh no! Sorry to hear it. What\u2019s going on?<br><strong>Aubrey:<\/strong> My grandmother is in the hospital and I\u2019m having a hard time with my teenagers.<br><strong>Lindsay:<\/strong> I\u2019m so sorry to hear it. Want to meet this week for a drink and have a chat?<br><strong>Aubrey: <\/strong>I\u2019d love that.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-an-acquaintance\"><strong>#2: An acquaintance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need responses for colleagues you know well but haven\u2019t hung out with socially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doing alright. How are you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oh, you know. Life. How are you?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a good response when you\u2019re not doing great but you\u2019re not open to share why you\u2019re having challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may be due to the lack of time, privacy or closeness in the relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can be honest when things are not okay by using these examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a discreet way of saying not everything is amazing without sharing all details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Roleplay:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this scenario, Lindsay is on the elevator and Aubrey, her new coworker, gets on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Aubrey: <\/strong>Hi! How\u2019s it going?<br><strong>Lindsay: <\/strong>Doing alright. How are you?<br><strong>Aubrey: <\/strong>I\u2019m great. Finally feeling settled in.<br><strong>Lindsay:<\/strong> Oh that\u2019s good to hear. Are you coming to happy hour Friday?<br><strong>Aubrey: <\/strong>Yes! I\u2019m excited!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-supervisor-or-client\"><strong>#3: Supervisor or client<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For supervisors, clients and those you don&#8217;t know well, your answer will be more formal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doing well. How are you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Busy! How are you doing?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use these expressions as a response <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/business-english-259-want-to-work-from-anywhere-best-practices-for-pitching-to-your-boss\/\">to someone you must speak to very respectfully<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Busy!&#8221; is a great answer that is more work-related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a professional approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Roleplay:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this scenario, Aubrey is on the elevator and Lindsay, her boss, gets on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Lindsay: <\/strong>Hi Aubrey, how are you?<br><strong>Aubrey: <\/strong>Busy! How are you?<br><strong>Lindsay: <\/strong>Really good.<br><strong>Aubrey: <\/strong>Excited for the conference next week!<br><strong>Lindsay: <\/strong>Yes, me too! It\u2019s going to be great.<br><strong>Aubrey: <\/strong>I\u2019ve never been to Cincinnati. 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