Actual Talk!
M: I was at a party the other day and it was so good, but there was this guy who stuck out in my mind. He was really awkward and standing in the corner. I felt really sorry for him. He mumbled when he was introducing himself. I think he was really uncomfortable about meeting new people in a social setting.
W: Oh no. You know if I were him, I would prepare some questions, general questions beforehand.
M: Yeah, questions are easier.
W: Exactly, things like the weather. That’s always a general topic anybody can talk about.
M: Everybody talks about the weather wherever you go. It’s the topic of the day, and maybe something to center around your hobbies as well. Like if you’re into sports, maybe ask people who look a bit sporty. “So, did you see the game last night?”
W: Yeah that’s true, because you want to find out similarities between the person you’re meeting for the first time, so you can delve into deeper conversations and get to know each other.
M: But stay off some sensitive topics, because then you can hit an awkward moment.
W: Religion and politics?
M: Absolutely, and don’t go too deep. Don’t start waffling on about your interests when the other person just doesn’t care.
W: And you have to pick up on those cues to know when this person is disinterested.
M: Yes and one sign is when he turns his back to you.
W: That’s definitely true, that is a very frank way to show they’re not interested.
M: Well maybe when I see this guy next time. I’m going to tell him these great tips, Rachel.
- stick out: to be very easily noticed (because of being different)
- mumble [v. muhm-buh l]: to speak in a low voice or by partially closing one’s mouth social setting: surrounding environment
- general questions or topics: those that are common to most people; usual
- the topic of the day: a subject of conversation; largely discussed topic
- delve [v. delv] into ~: to examine or study something carefully.
- stay off: keep from entering or walking onto
- go deep: go beyond a limit, go overboard waffle [v. wof-uhl] about ~: to be indecisive; babble, ramble, talk foolishly
- frank: honest, direct, straightforward
Actual Interview
(Interview: Talk about how you would introduce yourself at a social gathering)
Hey, nice to meet you. My name is Peter and I’m from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I’ve been here in Korea for a long time now and really enjoy it. It’s a great place to live and work.
As far as my hobbies go, I really enjoy going to the movies; I’m a big movie buff. And even though I love to catch all the movies when they’re out in the theater, as a father of young children, I don’t really have much time to these days. I also enjoy dancing. I used to be a dance instructor, so whenever I can, I go dancing – hit the town. And I love to exercise, so I’m into running and biking and swimming. I do some triathlons, the occasional marathon and even an ultra-marathon from time to time.
Hopefully, I’ll get to learn more about you.
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