Expressions1
have an argument with sy
have a row
strange silence
awkward silence
to control, take too much part in the conversation
dominate the conversation
Who speak louder East- Asian or South American.
South American
suitable, rightful
appropriate
to make sy feel relaxed= to put someone at ______
ease
to speak about unimportant things
make a small talk
These nationalities finds silences awkward in a conversation.
Spanish, East-Asian
Spanish
In the Middle East people who are not friends stand about __- ____ cms apart when having a conversation.
20-30 cms
True or False?
When making a small talk, asking about political views is appropriate.
False
listen sy with great interest = listen __________
enthusiastically
_______ a good impression
make a good impression
It is acceptable to ask somebody about their salary in _________.
China
Thumbs up can cause offence in __________.
Greece
say something accidentally which upsets or embarrasses someone = put _____ ______ ___ __
put your foot in it
create common ground = establish _______ _______
shared interests
like someone from the first time you meet them = hit ___ ___ ____sy
hit it off with sy
Silences in conversation are a positive thing, because they _____ ______.
show respect
In the Philippines, you can be arrested for _____ _____ ______.
curling your fingers
True or False?
Optimal distance when talking to a North American is less than 40 cm.
False (45 cm)