Invitations
What is a reduction?
A casual way of speaking; shortened words
True or False:
It is important to be polite when you reject an invitation in the US.
True
What strategy for small talk do you think is the most important?
What is an inbox?
Where all your messages are.
True or False:
It is polite to only do step 2 for restaurant orders.
False! Say hello to the person.
Respond to this invitation with a reduction:
"Are ya free Saturday to drive to Orlando?"
-That could be kinda cool
-I like that typa activity
-I'm gonna have to...
What is the difference between a rejection and an excuse?
An excuse has a sudden action and you change the plan; for a rejection you are just saying no.
What is a question?
When you ask something to learn more
What is a reservation?
When you make an appointment
Tom orders a McDonald's combo meal and wants more fries. What can he ask the cashier?
"Can/could I add fries?"
True or False:
Using reductions with older adults and professors is polite.
False!
Respond to this invitation with a rejection using both steps:
"Hey! Wanna watch a movie with me tomorrow?"
Use both steps
What is a compliment?
When you say something positive/good about someone or something
In which step for voicemails do you use modals?
Step 2: questions
What is a greeting?
When you say hello.
What are 3 reductions you can use to invite someone to something?
-are ya free
-whatcha doin
-what're ya doin
-d'ya wanna
-would ya like
-wanna come
-how 'bout we
What does it mean to "take a rain check?"
It means you want to know how the activity was and go to it another time.
What is a complaint?
Talking about something negative/bad
What 3 pieces of information do you need to say in a voicemail for a dentist appointment?
Name, day/time, When/what number to call back
Someone in the group must use all 3 steps to act out how they order from their favorite restaurant.
Kemarah and Aurora decide.
Use all 3 steps.
Everyone in the group must act out inviting someone to a different activity with a reduction
Kemarah and Aurora decide
Use a rejection and an excuse for this invitation:
"Hey, what're your plans for Thursday? Let's go sing karaoke!"
Use the correct steps for each.
What is a comment?
A thought or observation
2 people in the group act out leaving a voicemail for each other after 2 missed calls.
Kemarah and Aurora decide.
Use steps correctly.
Everyone in the group must use all 3 steps to show how they would order at Chick-Fil-A.
Kemarah and Aurora decide.
Use all 3 steps.