In many ________ countries, people typically greet each other by kissing on the cheek three times, alternately, starting with the right. Fill in the blank.
European
Chris: I'm well. Thanks for asking. How are you? Maria:______. Life is treating me well. Choose the right phrase.
I can't complain
I can complain
John: Do you have a meeting this morning? Alan: Yes, I do. Do you have a meeting as well? John: Yes. Well. It was a pleasure seeing you. Is this conversation formal or informal? Explain
informal
formal
What do we call a polite conversation about subjects that are ordinary or unimportant, especially at social occasions?
small talk
When are you too old _____? Fill in the blank and answer the question.
to paint your house
painting your house
Anna: Tom, what's up? Tom: Hi Anna. Nothing much. I'm just hanging out. What's up with you? Is this greeting formal or informal?Explain.
Informal
Do you avoid _______ late? Fill in the blank and answer the question.
to stay up
staying up
Noelia: Actually, I've got an idea. What are you doing later? Vanya: _________. Fill in the blank
I haven't got any plans
I will keep in touch
"It is common to address each other by nickname." Which word can be used instead of 'address'?
tell
call
A: You ________ talkative. You seem to like being with people a lot. Fill in the blank
can't be
tend to be
Teresa: Is it customary in Thailand for people to be on a first-name basis? What does 'to be on a first-name basis' mean?
friendly or familiar enough with someone to call that person
To put your arms around somebody and hold them tightly, especially to show that you like or love them. What do we call this way of greeting?
hug
A: Easygoing? I see you as serious. B: You think so? _______. Fill in the blank
I can see your true colors.
I don't see myself that way.
Noelia: Hello! It's so good to finally meet you in person! Vanya: You too! It's great to put a face to a name. I thought you were in Spain this week. What does 'put a face to a name' mean?
used to describe the act of meeting someone in person and associating their face with their name.
You say this when you want to offer to introduce someone to a new place
I could show you around.
Maria: Good to see you again. I need to go to my doctor's appointment. Chris: Alright.______. See you later!
It's my pleasure.
Nice seeing you.
Have you ever stayed up late ______. Fill in the blank and answer the question.
to watch movies
watching movies
Do you object to _____ on the weekend?
studying
to study
You say this to suggest that someone call or email you in the future
Let's keep in touch.
People _____ ____ as a way to say hello or goodbye or when you have made an agreement. Fill in the blank.
shake hands
You say this when you're not sure if you know someone, but you think you might
You look familiar.
What don't you mind ____? Fill in the blank and answer the question.
to clean in the house?
cleaning in the house?
A: I would say I'm pretty.......I don't let things get to me. Fill in the blank
outgoing
easygoing
Tom: How is your sister? Anna: Oh, fine. Not much _______. Choose the right phrase.
hasn't changed
has changed
To move your head or the top half of your body forwards and downwards as a sign of respect or to say hello or goodbye. What do we call this way of greeting?
bow
Surat: It’s probably best to watch what others do. You know when they say: “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” What does this phrase mean?
observe what others do and follow their ways of doing things
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