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  • 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