Business Socializing Vocabulary and Functions

Vocabulary terms, definitions, and useful language functions for basic socializing in a business context derived directly from the lecture transcript.

To talk shop

To talk about work

To moan

To complain

To let one's hair down

To relax and enjoy oneself

To escape someone

To get away from someone

Welcoming

A business socializing function using language such as "We're pleased to welcome you (all) to …" and "It's a pleasure to welcome you (all) to …"

Greeting people

A business socializing function using language such as "How do you do? (formal)", "How are you?", and "(So/Very) Nice/Good to meet you."

Introductions

A business socializing function using language such as "My name's…", "I'd like to introduce myself…", "I'd like to introduce you to…", and "Have you met …?"

Small talk

A business socializing function using phrases such as "How was your flight"