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B. The purpose of small talk is to make the other persons feel good
about themselves and to show that you are interested in their lives. But
your interest must never invade their privacy.
Part of the skill of small talk is to keep the conversation developing.
Read what a business person says in italics and then choose the most
suitable response from the visitor.
1. I’ve just bought a Toyota Classic 3900.
a) Really? I’ve heard that is a terrible car.
b) Really? How much did you pay for it?
c) Really? Will you buy one for me?
d) Really? Are you pleased with it?
2. My son has just gone to university.
a) Really? What is he studying?
b) You must be pleased to get rid of him.
c) I don’t believe you!
d) How can you afford to pay for him?
3. I enjoy collecting old books.
a) I prefer collecting old motorbikes.
b) I’m sure my old books are better than yours.
c) I think old books are boring.
d) That’s fascinating/ What kind of books do you like?
4. Our national team will be in the World Cup if we beat Bolivia on
Friday.
a) Bolivia has a good team. I’m sure you will lose.
b) Bolivia has a good team. I’m sure it will be an interesting game.
c) Bolivia has a terrible team. Anyone can beat Bolivia!
d) Do you really want to be in the World Cup?
5. I’m afraid I have a bad cold.
a) I know someone who died from a bad cold.
b) Keep away from me! I don’t want to catch it.
c) That’s very bad luck. But thank you for coming to the meeting.
d) That’s nothing. I’ve got pneumonia!
6. I’m afraid it’s raining.
a) Yes, you really have a bad climate in this country.
b) Don’t worry, a little rain won’t hurt me.
c) I hope it won’t get any worse than this.
d) We usually have good weather in my country.
C. Compare your choices of the most suitable responses with another
student. Look back at the responses you did not choose. Why were those
responses not suitable?
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