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EARTH ANGELS & MAGIC MOMENTS
•An occasion/location statement, which refers to
what’s going on around you as well as to where
you happen to be (e.g. the market). For example,
“At last, fresh peaches.”
•An occasion/location statement, followed by an
open question: “At last, fresh peaches. How can I
tell if it’s ready to eat?”
•A remark: “Oh, wow, I’ve got my watch set to the
wrong date!”
•An observation: “They got the whole street closed
off down there.”
•A sincere compliment: “I have to tell you, I just love
your hat!”
•A request for an opinion: “I’ve never eaten here
before. Is there anything you recommend?”
Start Small
If you’re a naturally reserved person, make eye
contact, smile, or say “hi” with someone you want to
talk to. It’s just a friendly thing to do. As a general rule,
it’s OK to make eye contact and/or smile at people
who are around ten feet away. You can throw in a “hi”
or
“hello” to those within five feet of you. While
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