聊天怕冷场?Small Talk 的正确打开方式
很多时候,英语学习者不愿意开口不仅仅是因为语音,更担心的是怕无话可聊,说了上句没下句,一不小心就成了冷场王。今天,英语君就为大家准备了一些用于开启聊天话题的small talk, 让你在空气突然安静时稍微舒一口气。
首先,咱们从5W要素来了解一下small talks:
WHO makes small talk?
WHAT do people make small talk about?
WHERE do people make small talk?
英语点津:
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WHEN do people make small talk?
WHY do people make small talk?
了解了small talk,下面,我们就来看看到底可以说些什么吧。
天气篇
Beautiful day, isn't it?
Can you believe all of this rain we've been having?
It looks like it's going to snow.
It sure would be nice to be in Hawaii right about now.
I hear they're calling for thunderstorms all weekend.
We couldn't ask for a nicer day, could we?
How about this weather?
热点话题篇
Did you catch the news today?
Did you hear about that fire on Fourth St?
What do you think about this transit strike?
I read in the paper today that the Sears Mall is closing.
I heard on the radio today that they are finally going to start building the new bridge.
办公室篇:
Looking forward to the weekend?
Have you worked here long?
I can't believe how busy/quiet we are today, can you?
Has it been a long week?
You look like you could use a cup of coffee.
What do you think of the new computers?
社会活动篇
So, how do you know Justin?
Have you tried the cabbage rolls that Sandy made?
Are you enjoying yourself?
It looks like you could use another drink.
Pretty nice place, huh?
I love your dress. Can I ask where you got it?
散步篇
How old's your baby?
What's your puppy's name?
The tulips are sure beautiful at this time of year, aren't they.
How do you like the new park?
Nice day to be outside, isn't it?
其他
I didn't think it would be so busy today.
You look like you've got your hands full (with children or goods).
The bus must be running late today.
It looks like we are going to be here a while, huh?
I'll have to remember not to come here on Mondays.
How long have you been waiting?