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Small Talk

I can even catch the happy hour at the local restaurant.
I haven’t seen you for a couple of days. Have you been [on
vacation, out of town, on a business trip, under the weather]?
I went to my first annual meeting yesterday, and I learned a
lot. I had the opportunity to [participate, chime in, catch up,
be heard].

Ending a Casual Conversation

Well, [my break is over, it’s getting late, the lunch hour went
quickly, I have to get back to my desk].

I am [sorry, afraid] I have to [go, leave, get back].
I’m sorry—I have to run to a meeting.

I’m sorry—I have to go, but let’s talk more this afternoon.
Excuse me—I have to join a conference call.

It was [nice, good, interesting, a pleasure] talking to you.
I enjoyed [talking to, meeting, chatting with] you.

See you [later, after the meeting, at the end of the
conference].

[I am sure, I hope, I know] we will see each other again.
I see my [boss, colleague, client, customer, friend] [over there,
across the room]. Please excuse me.
I have another meeting. Can we [wrap up this discussion,
finish later, meet tomorrow]?

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