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Do you know any social rules? Introduction Cultural corner Vocabulary and reading What is “ small talk ” ? small talk polite friendly conversation about unimportant subjects Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 《朗文英文当代大词典》 small talk conversation about ordinary or unimportant matters, usually at a social event Oxford Advanced Learner s Dictionary 《牛津高级英语词典》 Whats the definition of “ small talk ” ? 1)conversation(adj.): 2)topics: 3)when where: informal, light, polite, friendly ordinary, unimportant at social occasions/events In which occasion do you think small talk is likely to happen ? A. B. at a political meeting at an annual convention C. D. business meeting party Below are some conversation topics: careers cars examinations film stars food music politics sport travel weather 1. If you talk about these topics, is the conversation serious or small talk? It depends. In general, careers, examinations and politics are not part of small talk. 2. Which of the topics do you like talking about with your friends? 3. Which of them do you talk about with your parents? 4. Which of them do you talk about with your teacher? 5. Which of them do you never talk about? Imagine a situation where you are talking to a stranger after the friend you both know has left the room... What will you talk to continue the conversation ？ The AAA ? Read The AAA to help you : 1.What does the AAA refer to? 2. How does the AAA model work? 3. What is the aim of the AAA model? Answer, Add, Ask The speakers answer the question, add some extra information and ask another question. To avoid embarrassing silence and find something in common. Appreciate the conversations: A: Do you live here? B: Yes, I do. In an apartment on Brown Street. Do you live nearby too? Answer Add Ask Appreciate the conversations: A: No, I live in Bristol. Im just visiting London. Have you lived here long? B: Not so long. I moved