| Formal English | Informal English |
| (1) What floor would you like?
(2) Fifth, please. (3) Beautiful weather we're having, isn't it? (4) Yes. I enjoy hot weather. (5) Well, have a nice day. |
(1) What floor?
(2) Fifth, please. (3) Great weather, isn't it? (4) Yeah. I really love hot weather. (5) Well, have a good day. |
| Formal English | Informal English |
| (1) Hello, Fred. How are you?
(2) Fine. Just fine. And you? (3) Fine. How is work going? (4) Oh, it's very busy. What about you? (5) Things are a little slow now, but I'm sure we'll be busy again soon. Give my regards to your family. |
(1) Hi, Fred. How are you doing?
(2) Great. Just great. And you? (3) Great. How's work. (4) Oh, it's really crazy. How about you? (5) Things are a little slow now, but I'm sure they'll pick up soon. Say hello to your family for me. |
