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E. REFLECTION

1. In your culture, what kind of questions are considered polite when
talking to someone new?

2. Generally, what questions are typically asked when people are
getting to know each other for the first time?

3. What is the significance of pauses or silence in a conversation?
Does it always convey the same meaning, such as indicating
agreement or disagreement?

4. Is it common for someone to interrupt another person's
conversation? If yes, when and in what situations is it considered
acceptable?

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