[動画] 初対面の会話 その2

以前のポストで初対面の会話の動画を紹介しました。
「初対面ので会話」


今回はその第2弾です。
初対面で「Nice to meet you.」だけじゃ面白くないですよね。
今回の動画を観て、使えるフレーズを増やしましょう。

今回のフレーズは
Why don't you join us?
です。
この記事の最後に英文を載せましたが、まずは英文を見ずに動画を観てください。

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Why don't you join us?
は「ご一緒にどうですか？」というようなニュアンスがあります。
以下会話の全文となります。

VICTOR: Well, it's been good to meet you Sam, and very interesting to hear about your business. 

SAM: Look, we are having a small dinner for some of our clients and friends after this. Why don't you join us?

VICTOR: That's very kind of you. I'll just check with my associate whether they have other arrangements for us.

SAM: Your associate is most welcome to join us too.

VICTOR: Thankyou - excuse me.

WALTER: This is Sam Eriks from Eriks imports. He has very kindly invited us to a dinner.

SAM: Yes, would you like to join us?

WALTER: Unfortunately I have another engagement, but thankyou for the invitation.

SAM: Well, perhaps you could join us after that for a drink?

WALTER: Sounds great. I'd be happy to. Where shall we meet?

SAM: How about the lounge bar here. At about ten?

WALTER: I'll see you then. Excuse me…

SAM: Lin. Victor's joining us for dinner.

LIN: Oh wonderful. 

VICTOR: I hope you don't mind.

LIN: Of course not, you're most welcome. 

SAM: Well, shall we make a move?

LIN: Would you mind if I just say goodbye to a few people?

SAM: No problem - we'll see you outside in a few minutes.

LIN: Okay.

全文に日本語訳はつけていません。
英語のまま理解して、英語のニュアンスに慣れましょう。

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