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Table of Contents

                            Cover Page
Title Page
ISBN 9780071741316
Contents
About This Dictionary
Using This Dictionary
Topic and Situation Index
	Basic Social Encounters
		Greetings
		Small Talk
		Introductions
		Ending a Conversation
		Good-Byes
		Agreeing
		Disagreeing
	Conversational Encounters
		Focusing Attention
		Launching the Conversation
		Making Friends
		Complex Matters
		Disputes
		Discussion and Resolution
	Polite Encounters
		Prefaces
		Communication Barriers
		Telling Time
		General Pleasantries
		Business Pleasantries
		Apologizing and Taking Responsibility
		Forgiving
		Showing Gratitude
		Returning Thanks
		Special Occasions
	Impolite Encounters
		Dealing with Unpleasantness
	Visits
		Guests and Hosts
	Miscellaneous Expressions
		Comments and Phrases
		Plans and Projects
	Personal Matters
		Feelings
		Anxiety
		The Senses
		Health and Appearance
		Sickness
	Family Matters
		Home Life
		Education
		Children
	Food and Drink
		Restaurants
		Bars
		Home Cooking
	Shopping
		Stores and Shops
	Telephones and Mobile Devices
		Answering the Telephone
Conversational American English Expressions
	(1) BASIC SOCIAL ENCOUNTERS
	(41) CONVERSATIONAL ENCOUNTERS
	(120) POLITE ENCOUNTERS
	(168) IMPOLITE ENCOUNTERS
	(209) VISITS
	(238) MISCELLANEOUS EXPRESSIONS
	(279) PERSONAL MATTERS
	(335) FAMILY MATTERS
	(377) FOOD AND DRINK
	(435) SHOPPING
	(453) TELEPHONES AND MOBILE DEVICES