small talk start
How would you start this talk?
A: Hi, _______________________?
B: Yes, everything’s clear. Can you see and hear me too?
A: Absolutely. The Wi-Fi gods are kind to us today.
Hi, can you see/hear me alright?
React and ask a follow-up question. Suggest 1 appropriate reaction and 1 possible question:
We’re launching the new product earlier than expected—next month!
No way! Really! Are you kidding? That sounds crazy! etc.
How come? Why? What has happened? etc.
d
So nice to finally meet you
Suggest 1 option:
What do you say when the file is not ready?
Sorry, it's still loading
Translate to English: Я згоден з тобою
I agree with you
How would you start this talk?
A: _______________________.
B: Likewise! It’s great to put a face to the name.
A: Hopefully we’ll get to meet in person sometime soon too.
Nice to finally meet you, even if it´s virtually
React and ask a follow-up question. Suggest 2 appropriate reactions and 2 possible questions:
I once gave a presentation to 500 people without any slides
No way! Really! Are you kidding? You don’t say! etc.
How did it go? How did you manage that?
c
So, what have you been up to since graduation?
Suggest 2 options:
What would you say if your partner's mic is off and they're speaking
You're on mute
Please, unmute yourself
Translate to English: Що ти думаєш про нові правила? (feel)
How do you feel about the new rules?
How would you start this talk?
A: _______________________?
B: Just planning to relax and spend time with family.
A: That sounds perfect. Everyone needs a bit of downtime.
Do you have any plans for the upcoming weekend?
React and ask a follow-up question. Suggest 3 appropriate reactions and 3 possible questions:
I can’t wait for the weekend to finally relax
I know, right? Same. Likewise. Feel you
Do you have any plans for the weekend? What are you going to do?
e
How's the weather over there?
Suggest 3 options:
What do you say when your partner has issues with the video?
The audio doesn't match the video
The image and the sound are out of sync
The video has just frozen
Translate to English: Вибач, я не знаю про що ти говориш
Sorry, I don’t know what you are talking about
Sorry, I have no idea what you are talking about
How would you start this talk?
A: _______________________?
B: Surprisingly sunny today—it’s been raining all week.
A: Looks like you’ve got better weather than we do today—lucky you!
How's the weather over there?
React and ask a follow-up question. Suggest 4 appropriate reactions and 4 possible questions:
I really need a vacation soon, just to recharge
Feel you. Same here. Likewise. I know, right? etc.
Are you going to have one this year? Have you been working much recently? What are you working on right now? What have you been busy with?
b
So, do you have any plans for this evening?
Suggest 4 options:
What do you say when your partner’s voice is not good?
You're cutting out
You're breaking up
Can you please speak up?
There's some background noise out there
Translate to English: Твої парфуми фантастично пахнуть. Як вони називаються?
Your perfume smells fantastic. What’s it called?
How would you start this talk?
A: _______________________?
B: Mostly meetings and prepping for a product launch.
A: Looks like you have a lot on your plate. Launch weeks are always intense but rewarding.
What have you been up to?
React and ask a follow-up question. Suggest 5 appropriate reactions and 5 possible questions:
I just started growing my own vegetables on the balcony
I see. Sounds interesting. Really? Are you kidding? etc.
How come? What kind of vegetables are you growing? What are you growing them in? Do you want to have a garden? Do tomatoes consume a lot of water?
f
I don't think we've met
Suggest 5 options:
You're the meeting host. Which phrases might you say in the beginning and the end of the meeting, as well as when someone is having some issues?
Let's go over ...
I'm sharing my screen
I hope you don't mind me recording our session?
Please, unmute yourself
Can everyone turn off their cameras
Try adjusting your output settings
Let's reschedule
Translate to English: Вибачте за запізнення, у мене проблеми з підключенням
Sorry for being late. I’m having some connection problems/issues