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👋 Excuse me.

• Example: Excuse me, is this seat free?

🙇 I beg your pardon.

• Example: I beg your pardon, could you repeat that?

⚠️ Be careful!

• Example: Be careful! The curb is quite high.

👀 Watch out!

• Example: Watch out! You’re about to step in a puddle.

💬 Sorry to bother you, but…

•  Example: Sorry to bother you, but do you know what time the shop closes?

✨ Other soft attention-getters:

• Sorry, could I just ask…?

   

  Example: Sorry, could I just ask where the loos are?

• Hi there, quick question…

   

  Example: Hi there, quick question — is this the right platform for the train to Oxford?

• Pardon me…

   

  Example: Pardon me, is this your umbrella?

• Sorry to interrupt, but…

   

  Example: Sorry to interrupt, but I think you dropped your scarf.

• Excuse me for a moment…

   

  Example: Excuse me for a moment — may I squeeze past?

• Would you mind if I…?

   

  Example: Would you mind if I join you at this table?

💬 What’s your name?

Example: Hi, what’s your name? I’m Alison.

🏠 Where do you live?

Example: Where do you live? I’m in Oxfordshire.

💼 What do you do?

Example: What do you do? I work as an English coach.

🌍 Where are you from?

Example: Where are you from? I thought I heard a northern accent!

🎨 What do you like to do in your free time?

Example: What do you like to do in your free time? I’m into gardening and baking.

🐶 Do you have any pets?

Example: Do you have any pets? I’ve got a cheeky cat called Percy.

✈️ Have you been to [place] before?

Example: Have you been to London before? There’s so much to see!

☕ How do you usually spend your weekends?

Example: How do you usually spend your weekends? I love going on long walks.

✈️ Have a good journey.

Classic and all-purpose.

Example: Have a good journey — text me when you arrive safely.

🏖 Enjoy your holiday.

Simple, sincere, and always appreciated.

Example: Enjoy your holiday! Bring me back some sunshine, please.

🌍 Have a good time in [destination].

Personalised and friendly.

Example: Have a good time in Edinburgh — try the shortbread!

🧳 Safe travels.

More modern and popular in emails or cards.

Example: Safe travels — I’ll see you next week.

🚉 Have a safe trip home.

When someone is heading back.

Example: Have a safe trip home, and drive carefully.

✨ Extra friendly travel wishes

💐 Have a lovely time!

Example: Have a lovely time at the festival!

🤗 Take care!

Example: Take care! Let me know when you get there.

☕ Enjoy your break!

Example: Enjoy your break — you deserve it!

🎉 Make the most of it!

Example: Make the most of it — the weather looks perfect!

🌟 Hope you have a fantastic trip!

Example: Hope you have a fantastic trip to Italy!

💌 Don’t forget to send me a postcard!

Example: Don’t forget to send me a postcard from Cornwall!

👋 Catch you when you get back!

Example: Catch you when you get back — have fun!