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1 Initiating Small Talk & Keeping It Going
a.
Identifying expressions to make small talk and their function
Look at the pictures below. What expression is each person using?
“It’s very hot today, isn’t it?”
What kind of expression is this?
□ A greeting □ A weather comment □ A farewell
a
“My name is John, by the way.”
What is the function of “by the way” here?
□ Changing topic politely
□ Expressing surprise
b
□ Asking a question
“Nice to meet you too. Are you from around here?”
What is the function of “Are you from around here?”
□ starting a talk □ continuing the talk □ Ending the talk
c
” Have you ever been there?”
What is the purpose of this question in a small talk conversation?
□ Ending the topic
□ Showing interest and inviting a response
□ Giving advice
d
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