Assignment 4.

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 431.

Conversation 3 - 2, 3, 4, 1, 10, 9, 6, 5, 8, 7

Conversation 2 - 2, 7, 1, 8, 3, 4, 5, 6

Conversation 1 - 3, 2, 7, 6, 1, 4, 5

Assignment 2.

1.
Woman: We could ask for a better day, could we?
Correction: We couldn't ask for a better day, could we?

2.
Woman: Me too. The cherry blossoms are beautiful, you think?
Correction: Me too. The cherry blossoms are beautiful, aren't they?

3.
Man: They sure are. But I heard he is calling for rain all weekend.
Correction: They sure are. But I heard they are calling for rain all weekend.

4.
Woman: Really? Oh well. I have to work all weekend anyway. I'm a doctor.
Correction:During small talk with a stranger, it is not common to discuss personal information relating to work.

5.
Man: Wow. I'm sure you make good money with that diamond watch you have on.
Correction: It is not acceptable to discuss salaries while making small talk.

6.
Woman:Ah, this bus seems to be running late. How long of a wait is it already?
Correction: Ah, this bus seems to be running late. How long have you been waiting?

7.
Woman: Where are you heading today?
Correction: Too personal.

8.
Woman: Oh, what a coincidence. So am I! Who are you voting for?
Correction: Politics is not a "safe" subject to discuss.

9.
Man:I love reading. Right now I'm reading a Stephen King book. Do you like Stephen King?
Correction: The woman suggested that she wanted to end the conversation. The man did not take the hint.

10.
Man:Say, did you catch the news today?
Correction: Thanks. You too. This is not an appropriate time to start a new conversation. The bus's arrival indicates that it is time to stop talking.

Assignment 5.

1. business card, calling card

2. introduce

3. greet

4. meet

5. acquaintances

6. appointment

7. small talk

8. schedule

9. acquaintance

10. business associate

Assignment 6.

1. I met Mr.Brown the other day. He introduced me to his business associates.

2. Good bye. It was a pleasure to meet you.

3. I'd be very delighted if you introduced me to your wife.

4. The first impression is very important. In particular, if you are introduced to your business associates.

5. We have a passing acquaintance with the Wells, but we have common acquaintances in Nottingham.

6. Why didn't you introduce me to your business associates? It's so rude! – They seemed to be so deep in conversation, so I didn't want to interfere. I'm sure they'll be delighted to meet you next time.

7. I have an appointment with John Fog but I've forgotten my business card (calling card) in the office.

8. Please meet Liz Bennet from Bath. She's really good at making small talk.

9. He seemed open and sociable on first acquaintance, but when I got to know him better I realized he was a real introvert.

10. Brian will find it difficult to connect (make a connection) with a new associate if he does not try to be more observant.