Definition
Gaining attention is a way or expression that is spoken so that other people will pay their attention to what we want to.
Showing Attention
· Attention, please
· May I have your attention, please?
· Excuse me, look here!
· Listening to me, please
· Waiter?
· I’m sorry, but…
· Wow really?
· 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 yo will be fine.
· Are you O.K / fine ?
· Wow ! That’s great !
· Nice hair style !
· Do you ? / Are you ? / Did you ?
Responding Attention
· 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.