U.S. Citizenship & Small Talk | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

True or False: You don't have to be a lawful permanent resident to apply for U.S. citizenship.

False

True or False: You have to have lived for at least 3 months in the state where you file your citizenship application.

True

Are you OK? You look a little tired. This is appropriate for small talk. Yes or no?

It depends. It's not appropriate for a total stranger, but may be ok for anyone you see regularly, like a friendly supermarket cashier or coworker.

Who conducts the citizenship interview and exam?

A USCIS officer. [United States Customs & Immigration]

Politics are a good topic for small talk with a stranger. Yes or No?

No, because you might disagree and get into an argument or offend someone.

How was the traffic coming over here? How can you respond?

Possible answers: --Not too bad. --Terrible! --It was light--a lot of people must still be staying at home.

What did you do last weekend? Remember: Use past tense and remember to ask a follow-up question to show your interest in the other person!

Possible answer: I went to a park with my family. How about you?

What question matches this answer: I'm fine, and everyone in my family is healthy. We're just tired of staying at home and social distancing.

Is everything OK? How have you been?

It's starting to rain right now. It's supposed to thunderstorm this afternoon. What's the question?

How's the weather?

I'm so tired of wearing a face mask and standing in lines! What's a good response?

Possible Answers: --I know! I hope this is over soon. --Me, too! I can't wait for things to get back to normal.

Not bad. What's the question?

How's it going? How are you? How've you been?

I passed the US Citizenship Test. How do you respond?

Congratulations!

Have a good weekend! How do you reply?

You too!

I'm taking my driving test tomorrow. How should you reply?

Good luck!