Expressing Feeling

This under text will teach us about how to Expressing feelings about something, may be Expressing happiness, boredom, or disappointment. Read this text accurate.

Situation 1       : Soraya meets Adam at the cafeteria.

Soraya : Hello, Adam. How are you getting on?

Adam  :  Fine, thanks. How are you?

Soraya :  I’m very well. Thank you.

Adam  :  Have you finished your lunch?

Soraya :  Yes, I have. I’d better be going, or I’ll be late at my office. Goodbye, Adam.

Adam  :  Goodbye, Soraya. See you tomorrow.

Situation 2       : In the banquet room was a group of well-dressed people chatting among themselves. Soraya approached one of them.

Soraya             :   Good morning. Do you know who Susan Brandy is?

Adam              :   She’s over there.

Soraya             :   Thank you. (Soraya went up to her). Hi, I am Soraya. How do you do?

Susan              :   Hello, Soraya. This is Peter and Teddy. I’m sure you’ve heard of them.

Soraya             :   How do you do, sir?

Peter               :    Hello. My wife has told me a great deal about you.

Soraya             :    Nothing too terrible I hope, sir.

Peter                :    On the contrary. She has said only good things about you.

Soraya             :    Thank you, sir. (She turns to Teddy). Good afternoon, sir.

Teddy             :   Hello, Soraya.

Soraya             :   It’s a pleasure to meet you, sir.

Teddy             :   Thank you. You’re looking very well.

Soraya             :   So are you, sir. I’m so sorry about what happened yesterday.

Teddy             :   Thank you. Are you set up here to take care of all of us?

Soraya             :   Oh, yes. I think we can make everyone comfortable.

Teddy             :   That’s good. Sorry, but I would like to get freshened up.

Soraya             :   Of course. It was pleased to meet you.

Teddy             :   Well, good night.

Ways to say it: Expressing feelings

Ø  Expressing happiness;

·         Oh, I’m so happy.

·         I can’t say how pleased I am.

·         I had a splendid time there.

·         What a marvelous place I’ve ever seen.

·         It’s an outstanding adventure.

·         It’s an interesting experience.

·         It’s a sensational trip.

·         Great!

·         Exciting!

·         Fantastic!

·         Super!

·         Terrific!

·         Smashing!

·         Hey, that’s terrific/great!

Ø  Expressing boredom;

·         I think it was a boring holiday.

·         It sounds boring.

·         It’s totally/awfully boring.

·         I’m rather bored.

·         How boring!

·         I don’t think the trip was very interesting.

·         I’m fed up with it.

·         It’s totally boring.

·         The film was awfully boring.

·         How boring!

·         How unexciting!

·         I’m fed up with all your grumbling!

·         Dull.

·         Not interesting.

Ø  Expressing disappointment;

·         That’s very disappointing.

·         I must say I’m really disappointed.

·         It’s a great disappointment.

·         That’s too bad.

·         Oh no!

·         That’s too bad

·         That’s a real shame/pity.

·         It’s a real shame.

·         Bad luck!