IV. `Gaining Attention`

 Gaining attention is a way or expression that is spoken so that other people will pay their attention to what we want to.

Gaining attention is an expression or the way to gain attention for someone. If you want gain attention for someone you can use :

     Excuse me .

     Look here.

     Waiter ?

     Listen to me, please . . .

     May / can I have you attention please

     Attention please.

Response :

    I’m listening.

    Wow, that’s true.

    Wow, really ?

    Wow, that’s great.

Showing / Giving Attention

- What should I do to cheer you up ?

-  I really care about you.

-  Don’t worry.I’m with you.

-  What’s wrong with you ?

-  Hope you will be fine.

-  Are you O.K/fine ?

-  Wow ! That’s great !

-  Nice hair style !

 -  Do you ? / Are you? / Did you?

   Responding

   -  Well, you can tell me an amusing story.

   -  Yes, you do. And I’m very grateful for that.

   -  Thank you very much.

   -  Nothing, I’m fine.

   -  Thank you.

   -  Yes, I’m O.K / No, I’m not feeling well.

   -  It is.

   -  Thanks.

   -  Yes, I do / I am / I did.

   

      

                Example Dialogues :

                Dena : Attention please..Tomorrow we will going to Bali.What do you think?

                Lena : That’s great !