or Inbetween
You and your family are guests for the first time at your mom's boss. You are eating dinner in the dining room, which has lighted candles, a table cloth, and fancy dishes?
Formal:
The family needs to set a good impression the first time meeting the mom's boss.
Boss will to learn more about the personal life and character of the family.
Fine dining setting
Give a Formal announcement for a field trip:
When: Next Thursday,
Where: Museum of Natural History
Need: Signed permission slip
Serious and firm voice
Why would someone tell you to "Break a leg"?
Wishing Good luck, or to be supportive.
You are eating lunch at school with the same 5 friends you have known for years.
Informal:
Casual familiar and routine lunch.
Give an informal announcement for a field trip:
When: Next Thursday,
Where: Museum of Natural History
Friendly, happy, supportive
Why would someone beat around the bush?
Avoid sharing their true feeling
You are called to talk to the boss about because you have coming in late to work.
The boss is responsible for your actions at work.
The boss has the responsibility to fire you if you are not able to get the job done.
Give an immature announcement for a field trip:
When: Next Thursday,
Where: Museum of Natural History
Babyish
may not be clear
Why would someone have their head in the clouds?
Daydreaming, not paying attention
You are at the movie theater with friends and you see your boss sitting in the row in front of you.
Inbetween:
You are not at work, but you need to have good behavior to show good character and respect for your boss.
Give an angry announcement for a field trip:
When: Next Thursday,
Where: Museum of Natural History
Mad, rough tone of voice
Why would someone get a taste of their own medicine?
They were being treated the same unpleasant way they treated others.
Inbetween:
You are not formally being interviewed.
Give a depressed announcement for a field trip:
When: Next Thursday,
Where: Museum of Natural History
sad, not interested, thinking something will go wrong, Eeyor effect
Why would someone be called a fish out of water?
They looked or felt out of place. They were very uncomfortable and unfamiliar with the situation.