Excuse Me! — The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) - What do you do? Friendly ways to start a chat 🇬🇧-How? What? Where? — The British way to ask 🇬🇧 - Bon voyage! — British ways to say "Have a great trip" 🇬🇧

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The curb is quite high.</em></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">👀 <strong>Watch out!</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Watch out! You're about to step in a puddle.</em></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">💬 <strong>Sorry to bother you, but…</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Example: <em>Sorry to bother you, but do you know what time the shop closes?</em></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">✨ <strong>Other soft attention-getters:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Sorry, could I just ask…?</span></em> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Sorry, could I just ask where the loos are?</em></span></p> </li> <li><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Hi there, quick question…</span></em> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Hi there, quick question — is this the right platform for the train to Oxford?</em></span></p> </li> <li><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Pardon me…</span></em> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Pardon me, is this your umbrella?</em></span></p> </li> <li><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Sorry to interrupt, but…</span></em> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Sorry to interrupt, but I think you dropped your scarf.</em></span></p> </li> <li><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Excuse me for a moment…</span></em> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Excuse me for a moment — may I squeeze past?</em></span></p> </li> <li><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Would you mind if I…?</span></em> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Would you mind if I join you at this table?</em></span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">💬 <strong>What's your name?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Hi, what's your name? I'm Alison.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">🏠 <strong>Where do you live?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Where do you live? I'm in Oxfordshire.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">💼 <strong>What do you do?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>What do you do? I work as an English coach.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">🌍 <strong>Where are you from?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Where are you from? I thought I heard a northern accent!</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">🎨 <strong>What do you like to do in your free time?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>What do you like to do in your free time? I'm into gardening and baking.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">🐶 <strong>Do you have any pets?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Do you have any pets? I've got a cheeky cat called Percy.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">✈️ <strong>Have you been to [place] before?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Have you been to London before? There's so much to see!</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">☕ <strong>How do you usually spend your weekends?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>How do you usually spend your weekends? I love going on long walks.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">✈️ <strong>Have a good journey.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Classic and all-purpose.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Have a good journey — text me when you arrive safely.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">🏖 <strong>Enjoy your holiday.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Simple, sincere, and always appreciated.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Enjoy your holiday! Bring me back some sunshine, please.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">🌍 <strong>Have a good time in [destination].</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Personalised and friendly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Have a good time in Edinburgh — try the shortbread!</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">🧳 <strong>Safe travels.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">More modern and popular in emails or cards.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Safe travels — I'll see you next week.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">🚉 <strong>Have a safe trip home.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">When someone is heading back.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Have a safe trip home, and drive carefully.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">✨ <strong>Extra friendly travel wishes</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">💐 <strong>Have a lovely time!</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Have a lovely time at the festival!</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">🤗 <strong>Take care!</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Take care! Let me know when you get there.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">☕ <strong>Enjoy your break!</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Enjoy your break — you deserve it!</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">🎉 <strong>Make the most of it!</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Make the most of it — the weather looks perfect!</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">🌟 <strong>Hope you have a fantastic trip!</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Hope you have a fantastic trip to Italy!</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">💌 <strong>Don't forget to send me a postcard!</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Don't forget to send me a postcard from Cornwall!</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">👋 <strong>Catch you when you get back!</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Example: <em>Catch you when you get back — have fun!</em></span></p>