英语口语 碰到陌生人的聊天话题

时间：2020-04-02 08:34:17

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Ask for their name. 询问他们的名字
One of the easiest ways to break the ice when meeting someone new is to introduce yourself and ask the person for their name. 
 
You: Hi, I'm Charles, what's your name?
New Person: I'm Cindy.
You: It's nice to meet you Cindy, that's a beautiful name, my sister's name is also Cindy. 
 
While introducing yourself is a great ice breaker, to continue the conversation, you'll need to follow up with some additional1 conversation such as the ones below.
 
Inquire2 about how they know the host. 询问他们是如何知道主人的
Asking about how they know the host will create a connection3 between you and the new person.
How do you know the host?
How did you find out about this event? (If you don't know the host)
 
There's a good chance that you may find out that you both know some of the same people at the event as well.
 
Ask if they come here often. 询问他们是否经常来这里
If they say it's their first time, ask where they usually go or how they heard about the place.
How did you hear about this place?
 
If they say they come here often, you can follow up by asking them for their suggestions about the place.
What do you usually order when you come here?
What's their signature4 dish/drink?
 
If you've been to the place before, you can provide your own input5 or suggestions.
 
Inquire about their occupation6 or school. 询问他们的职业或者学校
Ask about where they work and what they do or where they go to school and what they are studying.
Are you currently7 in school?
Where do you go?
What are you studying?
What is your favorite part of school?
What do you want to do when you graduate?
What do you do for work?
How long have you been at your job for?
Do you enjoy your work?
How did you get into your line of work?
What is your favorite thing about your work?
 
If they don't work or go to school, ask about what they were doing before, are currently doing or want to do in the future.
What are you currently doing?
What do you hope to be doing in the future?
 
Inquire about how they spend their free time.询问他们如何度过闲暇时间
By asking about what they do in their free time, you open up a topic in which they have a great interest in, whether it be sports, hobbies, volunteer work or their family.
How do you spend your time when you're not working (or in school)?
Do you enjoy playing/watching any sports?
Do you have any siblings8?
Do you have any kids?

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1 additional rJTyM     
adj.添加的，额外的，另外的
参考例句：
  • It is necessary to set down these additional rules.有必要制定这些补充规则。
  • I think we can fit in an additional room.我想我们可以再加建一间房子。
2 inquire Eb6zE     
v.(of, about)询问，打听；调查，查问
参考例句：
  • You can inquire of your new neighbors where the post office is.你可以问问你的新邻居邮局在哪儿。
  • He went to the hospital to inquire about her.他到医院去打听她的情况。
3 connection SYryE     
n.联接，连结，联系；亲戚关系
参考例句：
  • How long will the connection of the telephone take?接通电话需要多长时间呢？
  • She is a connection of mine.她是我的一个亲戚。
4 signature PEMz9     
n.签名，署名，信号
参考例句：
  • Make sure that you get it down and his signature on it.你一定要把它记下来，并让他在上面签字。
  • Each person's signature is unique.每个人的签名都是独一无二的。
5 input X6lxm     
n.输入(物)；投入；vt.把(数据等)输入计算机
参考例句：
  • I will forever be grateful for his considerable input.我将永远感激他的大量投入。
  • All this information had to be input onto the computer.所有这些信息都必须输入计算机。
6 occupation z5TzO     
n.职业，工作；占领，占据；占用
参考例句：
  • I haven't entered up your name and occupation yet.我尚未记下你的名字和职业。
  • Reading is a useful occupation to us.阅读对我们是一种有益的消遣。
7 currently SvMzI2     
adv.通常地，普遍地，当前
参考例句：
  • Currently it is not possible to reconcile this conflicting evidence.当前还未有可能去解释这一矛盾的例证。
  • Our contracts are currently under review.我们的合同正在复查。
8 siblings 709961e45d6808c7c9131573b3a8874b     
n.兄弟，姐妹( sibling的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • A triplet sleeps amongst its two siblings. 一个三胞胎睡在其两个同胞之间。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • She has no way of tracking the donor or her half-siblings down. 她没办法找到那个捐精者或她的兄弟姐妹。 来自时文部分

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