The document provides guidance on social etiquette in the workplace. It discusses appropriate places to socialize with coworkers such as getting coffee, having meals together, or participating in recreational activities. The document also offers sample language for inviting coworkers to socialize using polite phrasing, as well as how to accept or decline invitations respectfully. It emphasizes the importance of etiquette and building relationships through social interaction at work.

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4. SOCIALSING AT THE WORK PLACE
Etiquette is the name we give to the rules for being
polite in a social group. Business etiquette is
important for people who often have to make new
contacts and build relationships in their work.
Politeness can also help improve the working
environment for people in the same office.
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7. A/ Where to socialise.
( I invite to communicate and exchange ideas
about culture hobbies and interest. Likes
and dislikes)
To have some coffee in a café.
 To have lunch or dinner at the restaurant.
 To go around the city or the company.
 To play tennis or Golf.
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8. Inviting out(the expressionwe use should
be polite)
B/ standard phrases.
 I invite you to ....
 Would you like to......? have dinner with
me this evening?
 What about ( Verb+ing)...? Having dinner with
me this evening?
 Do you want / need ?
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9. C/ Accepting
 yes, I’d like to
 Sure, Thank you
 That is a good idea
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10. D/ Declining ( Refusing politely)
 I’d like to, but
Thank you , but + Reason
 I’m sorry / afraid
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11. A correct and accurate invitation should have the
following elements:
The polite expression+ the activity and + time
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CHECK UP
[10:59] ABDELLATIF KARIM
would you like to have some coffee now?7
[10:59] ABDELLATIF KARIM
I invite you to have lunch now?
[11:00] ABDELLATIF KARIM
I invite you to see around the company
[11:00] ABDELLATIF KARIM
I invite you to have dinner this eveing?

13. RECEIVING VISITORS
Put the conversation in the correct order
-Good Afternoon -1-
-Certainly. Could I leave my bags here?----6
-I’m fine. Did you have a good journey?-----3-
-It’s very nice. When did you move in?
-Good afternoon. How are you? -2-
-So the business is doing well?-----10
-Yes. Thanks for sending the driver.-4-
-You are welcome. Shall we look around the factory now?------5
-About six months ago. We needed more space.------9
-That’s very good.----12
-Of course. What do you think of our new office? ----7
-Yes. Sales have increased by 50 % this year.----11
-Here we are. Put this hard hat on and then we can go -13-
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14. 1-Hello Nice to see you again
2-Hello How are you?
3-I’m fine did you have a good journey?
4-Yes, thanks for sending the driver
5-Not at all. Shall we look around the factory now?
6-Ok could I leave my bags here?
7-Of course. What do you think of our new office?
8-It is very smart. When did you move in?
9-About six months ago. We needed more space
10-So the business is doing well?
11-Yes sales have increased by 50% this year
12-That’s very good
13-Here we are. Put this hard hat and then we can go
in
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a: Greet and Welcome him
………Goodmorningand niceto meet you…………
b: Respond. ( answer back)
……………………good morning nice to meet you too……………………………
a: Offer a seat.
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b: - Accept and thank him.
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a: Offer something to drink
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
b: Choose what to drink.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
a: Ask about trip and the hotel
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
b: Say ok and not book a room yet.
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a: You propose to book a room. Suggest some hotels.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
b: Express your gratefulness.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
a: Ask him about his sport interest
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
b: Answer the question.
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a: Say that your share the same interest.

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a: Greet and Welcome him
………Goodmorningand niceto meet you…………
b: Respond. ( answer back)
……………………good morning nice to meet you too……………………………
a: Offer a seat.
…………………Have a seat please…………………………………………………
b: - Accept and thank him.
……sure thank you………………………………………………………
a: Offer something to drink …………
Would you like something to drink?
b: Choose what to drink.
………………A cup of coffee is fine……………………………
a: Ask about trip and the hotel
…………How was your trip, and how is the hotel?…
b: Say ok and not book a room yet.
………………It is ok, but I haven’t booked a room yet……………
a: You propose to book a room. Suggest some hotels.
I can book a room for you in Grand Mogador or in Hayat Regency hotel
b: Express your gratefulness.
………I am grateful…
a: Ask him about his sport interest
………What is your favourite sport?…………………………
b: Answer the question.
……………………I do like tennis……………………………………………………………
a: Say that your share the same interest.
Me too / So do I