EE 11/3

<small talk; entertaining; build; controversial>

1. Please remember that ~

- Please remember that you are a student.

- Please remember that you are the only one who can solve this problem.

- Please remember that small talk isn’t just about entertaining.

2. meaningful: 의미 있는

- It was such a meaningful moment.

- It’s the first step to building meaningful relationships, right?

3. focus on: ~에 집중하다

- Focus on what I’m saying.

- Focus on the other person and less on yourself.

Please remember that small talk isn’t just about entertaining.

It’s the first step to building meaningful relationships, right?

Yes, small talk breaks the ice and puts people at ease.

Focus on the other person and less on yourself and avoid controversial issues.

Like politics and religion?

That’s right. It’s also not good to ask very personal questions.

* put one at (one’s) ease: to cause someone to relax or feel welcome

ex> She usually tells a little joke to put you at your ease.

ex> Please do something to put me at ease.