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Small Talk – Big Problem 35


Task 3
You’ve just met someone at a conference who tells you they’re from London. How
would you continue the conversation?
A: I’m from London – do you know the city?
You: (say you visited last year and where you went)
A: What did you think of London?
You: (give an opinion and talk about something you liked)



Safe topics to talk about

When you’re making small talk, it’s best to stick to neutral topics to avoid potentially
offending your interlocutor.

Task 4
Look at the following comments and decide whether they are “safe” (S) or a bit
“risky” (R).
1. Isn’t it a lovely day?
2. How much do you earn?
3. How old are you?
4. How was your journey?
5. Have you been here before?
6. I go to church every Sunday? What about you?
7. I think the Social Democrats are the only party with the right ideas.
8. I had a terrible journey here.
9. Are you married?
10. When are you going to get a new job?

Task 5
A visitor you’ve never met has just arrived at your office. She has an appointment
with you. What do you say?
You: ((1) greet her and introduce yourself)
Visitor: Good morning. I’m Annie Brown from Legasystems, Birmingham. How do you
do?
You: ((2) respond)
Visitor: Pleased to meet you too.
You: ((3) offer some refr



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