belangstelling

It is interesting to hear you're... / So you're...

bezorgdheid

I'm worried about... / I feel anxious because of...

blijdschap ander

I am glad... / I think it is great...

enthousiasme

That's great... / It is great... / It was exciting... / I was excited...

een gesprek beginnen

My name is... / Excuse me, but...

een gesprek beendigen

I'm afraid I really must be off now / It's been very interesting talking to you.

inlichtingen vragen

I wonder if you could / I would be grateful if you could

irritatie uitdrukken

Do you actually realise / It really annoys me

een klacht indienen

I hate to trouble you but... / I am afraid that... / I do not intend to...

medeleven uitdrukken

It's a pity / I'm sorry

verbazing uitdrukken

I was surprised / How strange

verontschuldigen

I'm sorry that I haven't let know sooner / I apologise for not having let you know sooner

verontwaardiging

I was shocked to read / It is ridiculous / I can't believe

een voorkeur geven

I would rather / I prefer to