1、MODULE 1SMALL TALKzxxkwzxxkwIs the small talk successfulonly if the speakers follow the AAA model?Watch a video and think of the reason why the man felt embarrassed!Do you have any wrong kinds of small talk?Work in pairs and share with each other.BrainstormDiscussion:Suppose you are a salesperson,wh
2、at kind of small talk do you need?Reading Page8The Wrong Kind of Small TalkWhat is your first impression of Esther?Do you like her?outspokenShe said the first thing to come into her head.She didnt think about what she said.not cautious about other peoples feelingsbe cautious about=care aboutShe had
3、a complete absence of small talk.1 What did Esther often do when she spoke to others?She put her foot in the mouth.(She said something embarrassing).2 What do you think are“the basic rules of social communication”?To be polite and not to embarrass people.3 Why did the customer look awkward when she
4、was asked how old she was?Because she didnt want to say her age.zxxkwzxxkw4 How did the typist contradict Esther?She said she wasnt pregnant.5 What was wrong about Esthers advice to the salesman?Her advice was very insensitive as she told him that his wife was a fool and that no one liked her.6 What
5、 did Esther think of the clerks haircut?She wanted to know how much it cost.7 Why did the young man think the company gave him a new job miles away?He thought the office would be quieter without him.8 What did Esther think of her old school friends husband?She thought he was ugly.1 three things you
6、can say when you make small talkNice to meet you./Nice haircut./Id like you to meet my husband.2 two things you should not sayHow old are you?/How much did your haircut cost?3 one way of replying to questions which you dont wish to answerId rather not say.Find the following in the passage.Discuss th
7、e questions and give reasons for your answers:1.Is small talk important in your society?2.Is it as important as“real”conversation?Theres nothing small about small talk.Though you may think that making small talk is just a way to pass the time or avoid awkwardness,many great friendships and relations
8、hips have started with a discussion about the weather.Small talk can not only help you build a meaningful bond with a person,but its also a vital skill that will benefit you in the professional world.Are they still new words to you?absence acquaintance anniversary apology awkward brunch cautious cle
9、rk customer fax firm fool haircut hostess human being interrupt mature messy motto outspoken pregnant saleswoman shortcoming tease typistzxxkw1 a place of work2 people or jobs acquaintance,clerk,customer,fool,hostess,human being,saleswoman,typist3 things you say or write4 personal characteristics/appearance awkward,cautious,mature,messy,outspoken 5 a physical state 6 a mealfirmapology,mottopregnantbrunchzxxkw
