We spent a week snorkeling around Lord Howe Island to admire its unique coral reefs.

I responded, "hello yourself, and see how you like it," with a mischievous grin when my friend greeted me.

She asked, 'how do I get to the train station' as she unfolded the city map.

Excuse me, how do I get to the bus station from here?

After beating his rival's high score, Jake slapped the scoreboard and shouted, "how do you like them apples?"

At the international conference, I asked her, "how many languages do you speak?" because I was curious about her background.

I walked up to the counter and asked, "how much do I owe you?"

When trying to resolve the argument, remember it's not what you say but how you say it, because a gentle tone can calm things down.

At the family reunion, I asked my cousin, "how many siblings do you have," because we were trying to map our family tree.

Before advising others on life choices, you should know how many beans make five.