VIP Class Notes (Li)[S]

small talk – casual conversation 

– Think of it as a casual conversation to get to know more about another person

– Questions like “How are you?” “Have you seen this movie?” “What movies do you like?” are all just to get to know more about another person

-Remember having things in common helps to break the ice so ask more questions

-It’s not about answering questions!

Vocabulary

What’s up/How are you/How’s it going/How do you do/You alright/How’s lunch/breakfast/dinner

I’m fine/great/well/alright/good/I’m feeling happy/sad/awful/I’m cool/I’m tired

I’m not good/I’m just feeling a little bit down

I just go to four days.

I just went for four days. 

10 mins bicycle.

10 minutes by bike. 

I went to looking for a new flat.

I went to look for a new flat.

In Chinese context, it’s very normal…

In Chinese social situations/settings, it’s very normal/common