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👋 Excuse me.
🙇 I beg your pardon.
⚠️ Be careful!
👀 Watch out!
💬 Sorry to bother you, but…
✨ Other soft attention-getters:
Example: Sorry, could I just ask where the loos are?
Example: Hi there, quick question — is this the right platform for the train to Oxford?
Example: Pardon me, is this your umbrella?
Example: Sorry to interrupt, but I think you dropped your scarf.
Example: Excuse me for a moment — may I squeeze past?
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!