天氣是個易于切入的話題，特別在職場這種微妙的關系中。特別當天不好時，正好表示一下你的關心。

Stephen: Wow, you look like a drowned rat! Didn't you know there's a thunderstorm^{1 today?
斯蒂芬：哇，你就像個落湯雞！你不了解今天有雷雨嗎？}

Justine: I knew there would be a shower, but I didn't realize it would rain cats and dogs today.
賈斯汀：我了解有陣雨，哪了解會下這么大呀。

Stephen: Well, you'd better find some dry clothes, or you'll catch a cold.
斯蒂芬：你最好找件干衣服，要不會感冒的。

Justine: I know. I don't want to get sick.
賈斯汀：我了解，我可不想感冒。