the_wrong_kind_of_small_talk阅读课件(NEW).ppt

Module 1 The Wrong Kind of Small Talk The Wrong Kind of Small Talk Q: What kind of small talk can be called the wrong kind? The one that make others embarrassed / angry / upset Esther Greenbaum 1-2 Find sentences about her characteristics /shortcomings) outspoken the ______kind of small talk never learn_________ wrong basic rules of social communication as a consequence made systematic mistakes It was no coincidence that he wasn’t a good saleswoman. motto Esther 1. A mature woman(Paras.3-5) 2. A_________(Paras.6-8) 3. A salesman (Paras.9-10) 4. A ________(Paras.11-14) 5. A very famous writer(Paras.15) 6. A young man(Paras.16-18) 7. Her_______(Paras.19-22) typist clerk friend According to the stories, fill in the blanks. Careful reading Paras.3-22 How many examples are given to show Esthers character? 2.Exercise： 1. Which sentence can be replaced by “Whenever I say something, I always make mistakes and make people feel awkward and uncomfortable.” Every time I open my mouth, I put my foot in it. 2. It was no coincidence either that she wasn’t a very good saleswoman. A. It was certain that she wasn’t a good saleswoman. B. It was surprising that she wasn’t a good saleswoman. Dialogue 1 Esther: Nice to meet you. How old are you ? Customer: ... E: Forty? Forty-five? You look much older. And your friend... shes older than you, but she looks much younger. 3-5 1. Why did the customer look awkward? 2.If you were Esther, you met your old customer, what should you say to her? Because she didn’t want to say her age. You look nice in this red coat. A nice haircut, isn’t it? … 3-5 Dialogue 2 Esther: Hey! Whens your baby due? Typist: Actually, Im not pregnant. E: Oh, sorry, Just putting on a little weight, huh? 6-8 1.Guess the meaning of “when is your baby due?” 2.Did Esther really feel sorry when she knew the typist wasn’t pregnant? not pregnant ？ tease No. Without any apology 6-8 Dialogue 3 Esther: Forget her! She was a complete fool. No