CE 2014 July 21 - 27

July 30

 * I think you're mistaken
 * I think you've been misled
 * You're wrong
 * You're incorrect
 * Whose fault is that?
 * Whose fault is it?
 * Who's to blame?
 * I think it's sour grapes
 * I think it's a case of sour grapes
 * That's up to you
 * You choose
 * You decide
 * That's not the point
 * That's not the issue
 * That's not what I'm talking about
 * Excuse me. That's mine
 * That doesn't belong to you
 * Excuse me, that's not yours
 * I think that belongs to me
 * Do you mind if I ask you a favor?
 * Can I ask a favor?
 * May I ask a favor?
 * Would you give me a hand?
 * Would you please help me?
 * Would you mind giving me a hand?
 * Could you help me out?
 * I'm sorry to bother you, but can you help me? (It's no bother)
 * I'll be glad to
 * I'd be happy to
 * With pleasure
 * Love to
 * Could I possibly use your bathroom? (Of course)
 * If you'd like, ...
 * If you want to, ...
 * Could you pass the sugar, please?
 * Could I have the sugar, please?
 * Could you hand me the sugar, please?
 * Could you give me the sugar, please?
 * Sugar, please
 * Here you are
 * Here you go
 * Here it is
 * Please do this
 * Please take care of this
 * Would you please do this (for me)?
 * Would you drive me to the store?
 * Would you take me to the store?
 * Would you drop me off at the store?
 * Would you help me find the number for the ABC Hotel?
 * I don't know how to fill out this form
 * How do I fill out this form?
 * Can you help me with this form?
 * Tell me why
 * What's the reason?
 * Why do you think that?
 * May I borrow your pen?
 * May I use your pen?
 * Is it okay if I use your pen?
 * Do you have a pen?
 * Do you have a pen that I can borrow?
 * Can you lend me ten dollars?
 * Would you give me a call?
 * Could you call me?
 * Can you ring me up?
 * I'd appreciate it if you could call me tonight
 * Please turn it down
 * Would you please turn it down?
 * Not so loud, please
 * Please lower the volume
 * It's too loud. Turn it down
 * Wait here until I get back
 * Please wait here for me
 * Hello, there!
 * Hi, there!
 * Hey!
 * Yo!
 * Hey, you!
 * Do you have time?
 * Do you have a minute?
 * Can I ask you a favor?
 * May I ask a favor of you?
 * Could you do me a favor?
 * Could you help me?
 * Can you help me?
 * May I ask you something? (Sure. Go ahead)
 * May I ask you a question?
 * May I ask a question?
 * I'd like to ask you something
 * I have a question
 * Could you tell me something?
 * Do you have time to answer a question?
 * Could you answer a question?
 * I hate to bother you, but can I ask you a question?
 * Sorry for interrupting (Oh, you're not)
 * I'm sorry to interrupt you
 * May I interrupt you
 * Excuse me for interrupting
 * Forgive me for interrupting
 * Guess what
 * You know what?
 * Sorry, I mistook you for someone else
 * Sorry, I thought you were someone else
 * You're not who I thought you were
 * Sorry
 * Oops. My mistake
 * May I use your phone? (Go right ahead)

July 29

 * Let me hear your candid opinion
 * Please tell me what you honestly think
 * Can you think of anything better?
 * Have you got a better idea?
 * Any complaints? (No, I'm satisfied)
 * Do you have any complaints to make?
 * Do you have anything to complain about?
 * What is your complaint?
 * What are your complaints?
 * What are you dissatisfied with?
 * I'm fairly broad-minded
 * That kind of chance comes once in a blue moon
 * In my opinion, we need to cut costs
 * I think we need to cut costs
 * What I meant was...
 * What I wanted to say was...
 * I think so
 * I don't think so
 * I think it is a matter of opinion
 * I think that depends on one's opinion
 * It's not important
 * That's a good idea
 * That's not true
 * That's right!
 * I can't afford it
 * It's worth a look
 * You see... (we need to stay competitive)
 * The reason is...
 * Let's get this straight
 * I would not do that
 * I wouldn't do that
 * I wouldn't ever do that
 * I'm not the kind of person who would do that
 * You ain't seen nothing yet
 * You haven't seen anything yet
 * Let's leave well enough alone
 * Let's quit while we're ahead
 * Let's not try to improve the results
 * It must be my imagination
 * In the long run,...
 * Why?
 * How come?
 * What makes you think that?
 * Why do you say that?
 * Why do you think that?
 * Tell me why
 * What's the reason?
 * How did it happen?
 * How did that happen?
 * What are you doing this for?
 * Why are you doing this?
 * What's the reason you're doing this?
 * Why are you doing something like this?
 * Why did you do that? (I didn't know I wasn't supposed to)
 * What made you do that?
 * Why did you do something like that?
 * How could you?
 * How could you do that?
 * What causes it?
 * What is it caused by?
 * Explain it to me
 * You'd better start explaining
 * Why not?
 * (You can't wear the red pants) Why not? They're my favorite
 * Why can't I?
 * Is there a reason?
 * What are you so happy about?
 * It's a wonderful day
 * You seem especially happy today
 * What makes you so happy?
 * What for?
 * For what?
 * What is this for?
 * For who?
 * Who is it for?
 * What's the purpose of your visit?
 * What brought you here?
 * No reason not to
 * Why not?
 * What's wrong with it?
 * Why shouldn't I?
 * Why are you here?
 * I'll tell you why...
 * This is the reason why...
 * In brief, it's like this.
 * In short, it's like this.
 * In a word, it's like this.
 * To sum up, it's like this.
 * It started like this
 * This is its history
 * This is the way it began
 * That's why!
 * That's why I like her

July 28

 * Maybe
 * It may possibly rain, but it will probably be sunny again
 * Possibly
 * Perhaps
 * Probably
 * Not exactly
 * Not quite
 * I guess so
 * I suppose so
 * It might be true
 * It's possible
 * It could be
 * That could be
 * That could be true
 * I'm not sure
 * I'm not certain
 * I can't say for sure
 * I hope you're right
 * Sort of
 * Kind of
 * It's something like that
 * That's about it
 * That'll do
 * That's about right
 * It depends
 * on a case-by-case basis
 * That depends
 * Maybe yes, maybe no
 * Hopefully
 * I hope so
 * There's no guarantee
 * I can't guarantee it
 * I think so
 * I can't say
 * I couldn't say
 * I can't say for certain
 * I can't say for sure
 * I couldn't say for certain
 * Yes and no
 * Fifty-fifty
 * Half and half
 * I'll try
 * I'll do my best
 * I'll try to
 * It's difficult to say
 * It's hard to say
 * Could be better
 * He gave me an ambiguous answer
 * His answer was very vague
 * He wasn't very clear
 * Let me think about it
 * Give me time to think it over
 * I need some time to think it over
 * I need more time to think about it
 * I'll consider it
 * I'll think about it
 * I'll sleep on it
 * I'll give it some thought
 * I'll think it over
 * Let me sleep on it
 * I'll see what I can do
 * I like New York in June. How about you?
 * What about you?
 * What do you think?
 * What do you say?
 * How about it?
 * What's your answer?
 * What's your opinion?
 * What's your viewpoint?
 * What's your point of view?
 * What's your suggestion?
 * What do you suggest?
 * What else?
 * Anything else?
 * What's left?
 * Missing anything?
 * Any question will do
 * Ask anything
 * What do you recommend?
 * What do you think is the best?
 * Don't you think so?
 * Can't you see it?
 * Do you agree
 * Give me a definite answer
 * I want a definite answer
 * I need a definite answer
 * Is it yes or no?
 * Yes or no?
 * It doesn't answer my question
 * That's no answer
 * That's not what I want to know
 * You didn't answer my question
 * You don't stand a chance
 * It's the last straw
 * The last straw breaks the camel's back
 * That's it
 * It's the end
 * It's the limit
 * I can't take it anymore

July 27

 * Let's not
 * That's impossible
 * Impossible
 * That can't be
 * That's absolute nonsense
 * Don't be so unreasonable
 * That's out of the question
 * That's quite impossible
 * It won't work
 * Not always
 * Not really
 * Not especially
 * Yes, I am
 * Oh, yes!
 * Oh, yeah!
 * Yeah
 * I think so
 * I believe so
 * So they say
 * So I understand
 * I suppose so
 * To my understanding
 * Right
 * That's right
 * Yes
 * Correct
 * That's correct
 * You're correct
 * That's true
 * Absolutely!
 * Definitely
 * That's it exactly
 * Exactly
 * In a word, yes
 * You're perfectly correct
 * You're quite right
 * You're absolutely correct
 * You're exactly right
 * In a sense he's right
 * That's it!
 * That's a winner
 * Sounds like a winner
 * That's not it
 * You got it
 * You've got it
 * That's right
 * You know it
 * Your answer is to the point
 * Your answer is very to the point
 * That's a very straightforward answer
 * I bet
 * Why not?
 * No reason not to
 * Sure
 * Thanks
 * No problem
 * Bingo!
 * Hear, hear!
 * Yes, sir
 * Yes, ma'am
 * No doubt
 * No doubt about it
 * You said it
 * You can say that again
 * That's doubtful
 * Fair enough
 * That's fair
 * That's reasonable
 * I'm afraid so
 * Your opinion is reasonable
 * Your opinion stands to reason
 * That's a reasonable opinion
 * Your opinion is unreasonable
 * If you say so
 * Yeah, as far as I know
 * Yeah, as far as I can tell
 * Yes, to the best of my knowledge
 * Yes, I think so
 * I'm going to
 * No, I'm not
 * Wrong
 * That's not right
 * That's not correct
 * Your idea is fundamentally wrong
 * There is something fundamentally wrong with your idea
 * Your idea lacks morals
 * That's not what I mean
 * I didn't mean that
 * You misunderstood me
 * Certainly not
 * Of course not
 * No, never
 * No, not a bit
 * No way!
 * Never
 * Definitely not!
 * Absolutely not!
 * How can that be?
 * How could that be?
 * That's impossible
 * How can it be true?
 * We don't agree on this point
 * I'm not talking about that
 * What I'm saying is another matter
 * That's not what I'm talking about
 * That won't do
 * He won't do
 * That makes no sense
 * That doesn't make sense
 * That makes sense
 * Not me
 * It wasn't me
 * I didn't do it
 * I didn't say that
 * I'm innocent
 * I deny that

July 26

 * I agree
 * I think it's very important
 * I agree with that
 * I'm with you
 * I'm for it
 * I don't agree
 * I think so, too
 * Anything you say!
 * Okay, let's
 * You're in charge
 * You're the boss
 * I agree with you
 * No objection
 * I don't have any objection to it
 * I have no objection to it
 * I don't object to it
 * No problem here
 * Sounds alright to me
 * That's fine with me
 * That sounds good
 * Sounds like a good idea to me
 * Fine
 * Good
 * It's acceptable
 * Okay
 * That's fair
 * Fair enough
 * You can say that again
 * I'll say
 * Definitely
 * Sounds like fun
 * You bet!
 * That is for sure
 * You know it
 * I'd bet on it
 * You can bet on it
 * Bet on it
 * Of course
 * It goes without saying
 * That goes without saying
 * You betcha
 * Are you for or against his idea?
 * Good
 * It's good
 * Great!
 * That's great!
 * Good idea
 * Good thinking
 * What you say is partly right
 * You are partially correct
 * I agree with you partially
 * I don't agree
 * I can't agree
 * I don't agree with that
 * I don't agree with you
 * I can't agree with that
 * I can't agree with you
 * I doubt it
 * I don't think so
 * It's not likely to happen
 * Objection!
 * I object!
 * That's not what you said
 * You didn't say that
 * I can't buy that
 * That doesn't make sense
 * That's ridiculous
 * I refuse to believe that
 * Bad idea
 * That's a bad idea
 * That's not a good idea
 * Not a good idea
 * No good
 * That's no good

July 23

 * This is Dennis Smith
 * This is Dennis Smith speaking
 * Hello, John?
 * Is this Mr Dennis Smith?
 * Is this the finance department?
 * Is this Dr Jim Baker's office?
 * Do you mind if I use your phone? (No, please go ahead)
 * May I speak to Mr Sato?
 * May I speak with Mr Sato?
 * I'd like to speak to Mr Sato, please
 * Is Mr Sato there, please?
 * Mr. Sato, please
 * Is Mark there?
 * I'm sorry for calling you this late
 * I hope I'm not disturbing you
 * I hope I'm not keeping you
 * I hope I didn't wake you up (No, you didn't)
 * It is urgent that I talk to Mr Barr now
 * I need to get in contact with Mr Barr right away
 * I need to talk to Mr Barr immediately
 * I'm calling about tomorrow's meeting
 * I'm returning your call
 * I'm calling you back
 * Speaking
 * This is he
 * This is she
 * This is Mr. Sato speaking
 * It's me
 * ABC Business College, may I help you?
 * Thank you for calling ABC Business College. Can I help you?
 * Who's calling, please?
 * Who's speaking, please?
 * Who is this, please?
 * May I ask who's calling?
 * Who should I say is calling?
 * Who in particular would you like to talk to?
 * He's been expecting your call
 * Which Suzuki do you want to talk to?
 * There are three Suzukis here
 * Would you mind calling back later?
 * Could you call back later?
 * Extension 103, please
 * May I have extension 103?
 * Could I have extension 103?
 * Please connect me with extension 103
 * Would you transfer this call to extension 103?
 * (May I speak to Mr Smith?) Hold on, please
 * One moment, please
 * Just a moment, please
 * Hold the line, please
 * Just a second, please
 * I'll put him on
 * I'll connect you
 * I'll transfer your call
 * I'll put you through
 * Mr Peck is on line one
 * Mr Peck for you. He's on line one
 * Pick up line one. It's Mr Peck
 * You have a call from Mr Miller of ABC
 * There's a call from Mr Miller of ABC
 * Mr Miller of ABC is on the line
 * Sorry, her line is busy now (Alright I'll try again later)
 * She's on another line now.
 * Mr Kane is talking to someone else now
 * I'm afraid she's on the other line now
 * I'm sorry she's tied up at the moment
 * I'm sorry, she has company at this time
 * Would you like to hold?
 * No, I'll call back later. Thanks
 * Would you like to stay on the line?
 * Can you hold the line, please?
 * Would you like to hold on?
 * He's away from his desk now
 * He's in but he's not at his desk right now
 * I'm sorry, he's not in right now
 * He's not in
 * He's out now
 * He's not here now
 * He's out of the office right now
 * When is he coming back?
 * When do you expect him back?
 * What time do you think he'll be back?
 * He should be back in 10 minutes
 * He should be back in the office next week
 * He's on vacation until next week
 * He called in sick today
 * He's out of town now
 * He's out to lunch now
 * He's in a meeting right now
 * He's off today
 * Could you call back later?
 * Would you call again later?
 * Would you mind calling back later?
 * Please call me back in 10 minutes
 * Would you call me back in ten minutes if you don't mind?
 * Would you call me back in ten minutes if possible?
 * May I take a message? (No, thank you)
 * Is there any message?
 * Would you like to leave a message?
 * Shall I take a message?
 * Could I take a message?
 * Do you have any message?
 * May I take a message?
 * I'll try again later
 * I'll call back later
 * I'll call again in an hour
 * Can I leave a message
 * Can I leave Mr Smith a message?
 * Would you tell him the Lynn Kane called?
 * Please tell him to call Lynn Kane
 * Please tell him to call me
 * Please ask him to call me
 * Please have him call me back
 * How can he get a hold of you?
 * How can he get in touch with you?
 * How can he get in contact with you?
 * Your number, please?
 * My number is 1234-1234
 * What's your number?
 * May I have your number?
 * Could I have your number?
 * My number is 1234-1234
 * You can reach me at 1234-1234 until 6 o'clock
 * Let me repeat the number. That's 1234-1234
 * The number is 1234-1234. Right?
 * OK. I'll tell him that you called
 * I'll give him your message
 * How do you spell your name?
 * Could you spell your name, please?
 * Would you please spell your name?
 * Could you spell that?
 * Mr Smith called you during the meeting
 * I'll have him call you back
 * I'll tell him to call you back
 * I'll ask him to call you back
 * Thanks for calling
 * Thank you for your call
 * Please call again anytime
 * Thank you for calling me back

July 22

 * Hello. This is Ichiro Aoki of X Company (Yes, how may I help you?)
 * Hello, I'm calling from X Company. My name is Ichiro Aoki
 * Hello. My name is Ichiro Aoki. I'm from X Company
 * Extension 4274, please (One moment while I connect you)
 * I'd like extension 4274
 * Would you connect me to extension 4724?
 * Please connect me to extension 4724
 * Could I speak to Mr. Smith? (I'm sorry he's at lunch)
 * May I speak with Mr Smith?
 * Is Mr Smith available?
 * I'd like to speak to Mr Smith, please
 * (May I help you?) I'd like to make an appointment to see Mr Jones
 * May I make an appointment to see Mr Jones?
 * I need an appointment with Mr Jones
 * What's the name and number of the hotel? (The Hilton, but I'll have to look the number up)
 * What's the hotel name and what's the number?
 * I need the hotel name and number
 * What's the name and the phone number of the hotel?
 * How can I contact you?
 * My number is on the business card I gave you
 * How can I get a hold of you?
 * Just ask for extension 31
 * How can I get in touch with you?
 * How can I reach you?
 * We hope to hear from you soon (I'll be in touch)
 * Please be in touch soon
 * Please stay in contact with us
 * Which number should I use?
 * Call me at 313-1234
 * I can be reached at 313-1234
 * You can call me at 313-1234
 * (Can we reach you at home?) Please call me at the office
 * (Where can I reach you?) Please contact me at the office
 * You can contact me at the office
 * You can reach me at the office
 * I'll call you the first thing tomorrow morning (Okay, thank you)
 * I'll call you first thing in the morning
 * I'll give you a ring in the morning
 * (How will I know the outcome?) I'll give you a call
 * I'll be calling you
 * You will hear from me
 * Please feel free to call me (Thank you. I will)
 * Please don't hesitate to call me
 * Please feel free to call me up
 * (I'll be there early) We're looking forward to seeing you
 * We're counting on you being there
 * We're counting on you to come
 * I finally got a hold of you (Sorry, I was out of town)
 * It took me a while to get in touch with you
 * I've been trying to reach you
 * I finally got my call through (Why did it take so long?)
 * My call finally got through
 * I've finally made a connection
 * It's finally ringing

July 21

 * Where are you located?
 * We have a branch in every major city
 * We're located in every major city
 * There's a branch in every major city
 * You'll find us in every major city
 * We have offices in Tokyo and in Osaka
 * We have two offices
 * We have an office in Tokyo and an office in Osaka
 * Where's the main office?
 * Our head office is in Tokyo
 * Our head quarters are in Tokyo
 * Tokyo houses are main office
 * (Is this the main office?) No. This is only a branch
 * This is not the main office
 * This is one of our smaller offices
 * Where is your business based?
 * We're based in New York
 * We operate our of New York
 * Our base of operations is in New York
 * (Is this your only office?) We have a subsidiary in the USA
 * We have a branch in the USA
 * We have a US subsidiary
 * We have a sales office in Los Angeles (That's very convenient)
 * We do have a sales office in Los Angeles
 * One of our sales offices is in Los Angeles
 * Who's the CEO? (Mr. Samuel Smith, Jr)
 * Who's the head of the company?
 * Who's the Chief Executive Officer
 * How large is the factory? (It's about 100,000 square feet)
 * How big is the factory?
 * What's the size of the factory?
 * What's the square footage of the factory?
 * What does your company sell? (We sell furniture)
 * What types of things does your company sell?
 * What products does your company sell?
 * How many units are produced a year? (We produce as many as 400,000)
 * What is your yearly output?
 * What is the yearly production capacity?