Making company visitors feel comfortable

It’s important to show hospitality to visitors to your company. An easy way to do this is to offer them something to drink when they first arrive, and then to make sure there are regular coffee or tea breaks during a meeting.

Offering something to drink

Can I get you something to drink?
Would you like something to drink?
Let me offer you something to drink.

Typical replies

Yes please, that would be lovely.
Thank you. I’d like a coffee please.
That’s a good idea.

If you are going to the drinks machine, ask your visitors what they would like:

What can I get you?
Coffee or tea?

Typical replies

Coffee please. Black with one sugar.
I’d like a tea please.
Actually, I’d prefer some water.

Asking how people drink their coffee / tea

Would you like sugar / How many sugars do you take?
Black or white?
(For coffee) Decaffeinated or regular?