Is money a good small talk topic?
No
Is it polite to tell someone they don't look good?
No
Is talking about being sick a good small talk topic?
No
Is talking about parents who are divorced a good small talk topic?
No
Is talking about the weekend a good small talk topic?
Yes
Is talking about weather a good small talk topic?
Yes
Is talking about religion a good small talk topic?
No
Is talking about school or work a good small talk topic?
Yes
Make small talk about a hobby.
Example: Do you like surfing?
Make a polite comment about the weather.
Example: Are you enjoying the warm weather?
Is telling someone they look tired good small talk?
No
What do you say if you need the toilet?
Can I go to the toilet/bathroom/WC Ladies/Men's room please?
What would you say if you can't see the words on the board?
Excuse me... Can you move aside please?
Say it in a polite way: Stop it!
Would you mind....
Say it in a polite way: Move! (out of the way)
Excuse me, could you move a little bit please?
Say it in a polite way: Wait (on the phone)
Could you hold please.
