I want to start a conversation with a new coworker. Should I first say...
"Hello, my name is..." or "What are you doing?"
"Hello, my name is..."
I haven't seen an old friend in a long time. Should I say...
"I haven't seen you in ages. How are things?" or "Your hair is too long. I don't like it"
"I haven't seen you in ages. How are things?"
You have just met someone who you want to be friends with. Should you say...
"Your food looks delicious. What are you having?" or "I am eating my lunch now."
"Your food looks delicious. What are you having?"
You want to ask your new friend what they are interested in. Should you say...
"I like Stranger Things because it's the best and other shows are silly". or "What kind of TV shows do you like?"
"What kind of TV shows do you like?"
You have been talking to a new friend and it is time to go. Should you say...
"It was nice meeting you. Let's talk again soon". or "I'm going now. Bye"
"It was nice meeting you. Let's talk again soon"
Which phrase is more polite?: "That outfit is a bit old-fashioned" or "That outfit is so old".
"That outfit is a bit old-fashioned"
Your friend invites you to sit with them at break but you have to talk to your supervisor about something. What is a polite way to say no?
I'm sorry. I'd love to come but I need to see a supervisor at break.
Are politics and religion appropriate workplace topics?
No
Is the weather an appropriate workplace topic?
Yes
Are pets an appropriate workplace topic?
Yes
Are medical details an appropriate workplace topic?
No
Which phrase is more polite?: "I don't like that" or "That sucks".
"I don't like that"
Which phrase is more polite?: "That sounds like a you problem" or "I'm sorry to hear that. Can I help?".
"I'm sorry to hear that. Can I help?"
Which phrase is more polite?: "Shut up. I have something to say" or "Could I add something?".
"Could I add something?"
Is it appropriate to ask coworkers about who they're dating?
No
Is it appropriate to touch a coworker without asking?
No
