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Small Talk
Making Friends with Americans
Introducing yourself
Updated: 2023.12.04
3 min read · Intermediate
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Making Friends with Americans
Introducing yourself
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Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
Q3
How important do you think personal introductions are in the process of making friends?
Q4
Do you have any tips for making friends?
Q5
Do you agree with the idea that listening is as important as speaking during personal introductions? Why or why not?
Q6
How effective is small talk in establishing connections with others, and do you have any memorable small talk experiences?
Q7
The passage emphasizes speaking from the heart during personal introductions. Can you share an experience where someone's genuine introduction made a lasting impression on you?
Q8
What do you think should be the primary goals when introducing yourself to someone new, and how do these goals differ in personal and professional contexts?
Q9
Did you find the advice in the article helpful? Why or why not?
Q10
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
no different than
This is used to emphasize that two things or situations are identical or indistinguishable from each other.
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1

The new model is no different than the previous one; they share the same features.

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2

Your situation is no different than mine; we both face similar challenges.

segue
to make a smooth and uninterrupted transition from one topic, section, or piece of music to another
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1

After discussing the economy, the conversation seamlessly segued into a discussion about technology.

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2

Let me segue from this topic to a related one that I think is equally important.

overhear
to unintentionally or secretly hear a conversation or part of a conversation that one is not meant to hear
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1

I couldn't help but overhear their conversation as I was sitting next to them at the cafe.

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2

I accidentally overheard some information about the upcoming project while waiting in the lobby.

constitute
to make up, form, or compose; to be or be considered as something
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1

12 months constitute a year.

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2

High school dropouts constitute a major problem in large cities.

chime in
to join or interrupt a conversation, discussion, or activity with a comment, opinion, or contribution. It implies participating or adding one's voice to an ongoing exchange
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1

Feel free to chime in during the meeting if you have any thoughts or suggestions.

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2

I appreciate it when students chime in with their perspectives during class discussions.

*本教材は、Ringleを使用して英語を学ぶ学習者向けに設計されています。
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*本教材は、Ringleを使用して英語を学ぶ学習者向けに設計されています。