Common Social Expressions ( Useful Lists )

1.To Refuse ( Menolak permintaan / pertanyaan )

No, Thank Im Sorry I dont think Sorry, I cant
You. but I cant. so. make it.

2.To Order ( Untuk Mengarah )

Please Be Please Please, shut Please, help
Quiet ! ,close the the door. me to carry
window. these books.

3.To Interrupt ( untuk mencelah )

Excuse me, I am sorry. Can Sorry to interrupt. What
is Mohan in? you repeat is the time, please?
that?

4.To Invite ( Untuk Menjemput /Mempelawa )

Would you like Would you Please I would like to
to come to my like to join come to invite you to
party? me? my studio my house.
later.

5.To Ask For Permission. ( Untuk mohon kebenaran )

May I borrow Can I go May I go to Can I use
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your pencil, out with the toilet, your hand
please? Ali, dad? please? phone?

6.To give Permission ( Untuk Memberi kebenaran )

Yes, you Yes, you Of course. Certainly.
may. can.

7.To Invite ( Untuk Menjemput / Mempelawa)

Would you like Please join Would you Lets go
to go for a the gathering like to go for a drink.
movie? tomorrow. fishing with
me?

8.To Apologize ( Untuk Meminta Maaf )

I am sorry. Please forgive I Please accept
me. apologiz my apology.
e.

9.To Agree ( Untuk Bersetuju )

Good Idea. Thats a great Thats a Excellent Idea.
idea. good
suggestio
n.

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 10. To Take Leave/ To Bid Farewell ( Untuk
mengatakan Selamat Tinggal)
Farewell ! Goodbye! See You See you soon.
Later.

11. To Take Leave/ To Bid Farewell ( Untuk

mengatakan Selamat Tinggal)
I have to go See you I am See you
now. tomorrow. leaving again.
now.

12. To Congratulate ( Untuk Ucap Tahniah )

Congratulatio Well done! Good Excellent!
ns! job!

13. To Thank ( Untuk mengucapkan terima kasih)

Thank you Thanks a lot. I Thanks for your
very much. appreciat help.
e your
help.

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 14. To ask for the price ( Untuk bertanyakan harga )
How much is How much is How How much is it?
the shirt ? the book? much is
the bag?