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.
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.
I passed the US Citizenship Test.
How do you respond?
Congratulations!
It's starting to rain right now. It's supposed to thunderstorm this afternoon.
What's the question?
How's the weather?
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.
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?
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.
Who conducts the citizenship interview and exam?
A USCIS officer. [United States Customs & Immigration]