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Small Talk
On the Telephone
Communicating
Mix 1
Mix 2
100
It's polite to do this when you meed someone for the first time.
What is "shake hands"?
100
A telephone call intended only to annoy or bother someone.
What is a "prank call" or "crank call"?
100
Generally unwanted information sent through the mail by businesses.
What is "junk mail"?
100
Meaningless noise or uninteresting conversation.
What is "yackety-yak"?
100
Good-bye, farewell.
What is "So long"?
200
To talk about common topics such as the weather, activities, family, and work
What is to "make small talk" or to "make conversation"?
200
To use the telephone.
What is to "make a (phone) call"?
200
To talk very quickly.
What is to "talk a mile a minute"?
200
To telephone someone who has just called and left a message, to call again.
What is to "call back" or to "return someone's call"?
200
Good-bye, with the idea of seeing someone at a later time.
What is "Catch you later"?
300
To talk or to chat casually
What is to "shoot the breeze" or to "chew the fat"?
300
To be using the telephone.
What is to "be on the phone"?
300
To contact someone again.
What is to "get back to"?
300
To begin talking with someone for the first time.
What is to "strike up a conversation?"
300
Not placed properly on the base unit of the telephone.
What is "off the hook"?
400
Someone or something you're glad to see again.
What is "a sight for sore eyes"?
400
By using the telephone.
What is "over the phone"?
400
To have contact or communication with someone.
What is to "be in touch (with)"?
400
To talk for a long time without much interruption.
What is to "bend someone's ear" or to "talk someone's ear off"?
400
To mail a letter or send an email to someone.
What is to "drop someone a line"?
500
To end an awkward situation by suggesting a topic of conversation.
What is to "break the ice"?
500
To end a phone call.
What is to "hang up"?
500
To contact, to reach.
What is to "get in touch with"?
500
A common response to this question is "Not much" or "Nothing special."
What is "What's going on?"
500
To write a quick letter, note, or email to someone.
What is to "dash off" or to "get off"?