Making an Informal Call

A : Hello, good morning.

B : ...

• Good morning.

• Hi, good morning.

• How are you?

• Okay, see you.

B : How are you doing?

C : ...

• I'm doing great.

• How about you?

• Yes, sure.

• I'm not sure, it's been hard these days.

C : What is it?

D : ...

• I'm good.

• I heard that you're sick. Are you okay?

• I'm calling because I need your help.

• Yes, it is.

D : ...

E : Sure, it's been a while. Where do you want to go?

• Do you want to hang out?

• Let's meet up!

• Do you want to eat out?

• Let's do the homework!

E : ...

F : See you. I'll be there in 30 minutes.

• See you, later.

• Can I see you?

• Well, see you later.

• Okay, then. See you.

What part is it?

"Good, afternoon."

• Greeting

• Identity

• Reason

What part is it?

"Thanks for the information."

• Identity

• Reason

• Appreciation

What part is it?

"I'm just calling because it's been a while."

• Reason

• Signals

• Greeting

What part is it?

"Well, okay."

• Closing

• Signal

• Greeting

What part is it?

"Bye! See you, later."

• Signal

• Opening Greeting

• Closing Greeting