IBS AM23R - S1 - Post Class Quiz

You bump into an old friend at a coffee shop. You should:

• Pretend you didn't see them and duck behind a plant.

• Give them a friendly "Hey!" and a quick wave.

• Launch into a detailed story about your recent misfortune.

• Engage in an epic staring contest until they break eye contact.

You’re making a small talk to someone. And they are talking about their family. They say they have two children. What's the best way to response?

• That’s too many. How do you manage?

• That’s not enough. Don’t you want more?

• That’s interesting. Do they look like you or your partner?

• That’s wonderful. How old are they?

What's the MOST appropriate follow-up question after learning someone's job title?

• "How much money do you make?"

• "Wow, that sounds boring!

• "What's your favorite part about your job?"

• "I could never do that kind of work."

You want to introduce someone you know to someone you just met. What’s a polite way to do that?

• Hey, you two should talk. Bye!” (walk away)

• This is Mary.

• You won’t believe who I found. This is Mary from Maju Mundur. You have to hear her stories!

• I don’t think you two have met. David, this is Mary from Maju Mundur Industries.

You’re talking to someone about their hobbies. They say they like to play chess.

What’s a good way to respond?

• Chess? That’s boring. I prefer video games.

• Oh, I see.

• I don’t understand how it works

• That’s nice. Do you like any other board games?

You’re making small talk with someone you just met. What’s a good topic to talk about?

• The weather

• Religions

• Money

What's the best way to politely excuse yourself from a conversation?

• It was lovely chatting, but I need to catch up with someone.

• Gotta go! My pet llama needs walking

• Someone more important just arrived

• Yawn, I'm suddenly exhausted