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2. Maintaining Small Talk
To lengthen or continue the small talk, use W/H questions. Here are some expressions used to
maintain the small talk.

a. Asking About the Present Situation
✓ “How’s your day going?”
✓ “What are you working on these days?”
✓ “Where are you heading now?”

b. Showing Interest in Personal Life / Free Time
✓ ”What do you usually do on weekends?”
✓ “How do you spend your free time?”
✓ “Who do you usually hang out with after work?”

c. Asking About Preferences or Opinions
✓ “What kind of music do you like?”

✓ “How do you feel about this weather?”
✓ “Which restaurant do you recommend around here?”

d. Asking for Updates or Experiences
✓ “What’s new with you?”
✓ “How was your trip?”
✓ “When did you last see them?”

e. Transitioning or Deepening the Topic
✓ “Why did you choose that line of work?”
✓ “How did you get into that hobby?”
✓ “What brought you here today?”

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