The Wrong Kind of Small Talk

Reading Expression

Differences between cultures words and phrases

Have a revision:What are good social skills?…… confidently…… small talk…… listen…… some dos and some don’ts…… social rules

Listen to know about Esther

1.Esther was ____ A. a saleswoman B. outspoken C. wasn’t a good saleswoman2. Esther____ A. often had the wrong kind of small talk B. often made systematic mistakes C. didn’t learn the basic rules of social

communication.

How many stories do you know about her?

Skim to know Esther:

Let’s see who is the quickest in mind

Believe it or not, she was ____ outspoken a human being ____ she often made a fool of herself, _____ was no coincidence. She put her foot in her mouth _____ ________she opened her mouth.

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• List at least three things you shouldn’t do when you make small talk .• List more than three things you can do when you make small talk.

Scan to know the details:Work with your partner:

When making small talk, be sure _____ you don’t make others awkward, ______ you don’t tease others, _______ you are cautious about other people’s feelings, and _______ you don’t say whatever comes into your mind.

Tips when making small talk

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Discussion: I want to say that Western culture is different from Chinese culture. … In China , … … While in western countries…, besides, what’s more, …, in one word…

Words and language points:1.If you say a person is outgoing, you me

an he or she is ________ .2.________/_________ I open my mouth ,

I put my foot in it. (每当 )3. She works hard, and ____ ___ ____ ,

she has succeeded.（结果）4. She often makes mistakes, so it is no _

____ that she makes another mistake.5. If you ask for a lady’s age, she will feel

__________.（难堪）

Use your head:1. ___ you laugh at a person putting on weight means you tease him or her.2. ___ I know clearly is that she is one of your acquaintances.3. ___ she is depressed, we try our best to cheer her up.4. ___ she has some difficulty controlling herself lies in ___ she says ____ comes into her mind, ____ makes her awkward.5. ___ you discourage her from doing it or not will make no difference.

Summary:• What you have learnt about reading skills.• What you have learnt about culture difference• What you have learnt about language points.

Homework Write a short passage about the differences between western and Chinese culture.

Many ThanksAnd Goodbye