He, after exchanging pleasantries with some visitors waiting for him, went into his office, sat down and shortly after, he fell down from the chair, complaining of a severe waist pain. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
I removed my shoes, and after exchanging pleasantries with the owners and the builder, I asked the owners to show me the defective carpeting in the living room. (remonline.com)
«I don't hear anything,» I said, trying to stay focused on the opening pleasantries of my business conversation. (bookbrowse.com)