Weekend Plans in the Break Room: what to say in English
Weekend Chat
Hey! How was your weekend? Did you get up to anything fun?
Ask about someone's weekend activities.
Not much, honestly. Just stayed in and binged a new show on Netflix. How about you?
Share a relaxed weekend activity.
Got any plans for this weekend? I'm thinking of checking out that new brunch spot on King Street.
Inquire about upcoming weekend plans.
Weather and Work
Can you believe this weather? It was like minus 20 this morning. I almost didn't come in.
Express surprise about extreme weather.
At least it's Friday, right? I'm so ready for the weekend. This week was brutal.
Express relief that it's Friday.
Compliments and Casual Responses
Nice presentation yesterday! You totally nailed it. The boss seemed impressed.
Praise a colleague's presentation.
Oh, thanks! I was actually super nervous. I'm glad it went okay.
Express relief after a successful task.
By the way, love your jacket. Where'd you get it?
Compliment someone's clothing.
Key words
get up to
Do something (informal)
nailed it
Did very well
TGIF
Thank God it's Friday
binge (watch)
Watch many episodes in one go
catch up
Talk about recent events
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