How NOT to Start a Conversation Excuse me may I be your friend Excuse me could we chat Excuse me would you mind chatting with me Hey can I talk about something with you Hello Would you mind talking about something with me ID: 468879
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Conversing With a ForeignerSlide2
How NOT to Start a Conversation
Excuse me, may I be
your
friend?
Excuse me, could we chat?
Excuse me,
would you mind chatting with me?
Hey, can I talk about something with you?
Hello! Would you mind talking about something with me?Slide3
More Things NOT to Start With
Can you please tell me your phone number QQ/WeChat?
I am looking for a language partner, so will you be my partner?
Actually, I have few chances to chat with foreigners in English. So I want to talk to you in details. Slide4
If you are introduced or will meet
Hi, nice to meet you, my name is… (NOT SEE)
How do you do?
(formal
)
Hi, my name is XX. What’s yours?
Hi, my name is XX. What’s your name?
Hey! How’s it
goin
’? (informal)
Hey, what’s up? (very informal)
Nice day, huh?
Nice watch, car, shirt, etc.Slide5
If You See A Laowai…
More on this later….Slide6
Continuing a Conversation
TIPS:
-ASK ABOUT THEM
-FIND OUT WHAT THEY LIKE
-WATCH AND LISTEN
-AVOID
YES/NO QUESTIONS WITH NO FOLLOW-UPSlide7
What to Say to Keep it Going…
What do you do?
What do you do in your free time?
Do you have children or grandchildren?
What do you think about China?
Where have you been in China?
Who’s your favorite singer
？
What’s your hobby?
Do you like travelling?
I love…because…What do you think about it?
Why have you come to XX? Are you on vacation? Or are you here for work?Slide8
Finishing a Conversation
-I should
… vs.
-I have to/need to/gotta
… vs.
-I must
…
-Talk/Speak
with
you
-Talk/Speak
to
you
-Chat
with
youSlide9
How to Finish Politely
It
was
nice meeting you, but…
It’s getting late and…
I’m sorry, but…
I have something important to do.
I’ve to go.
I gotta head out.
I need to go
.
I look forward to chatting with /speaking with /seeing --you again.
I hope we can chat again.
Have a nice day!
See you around!Slide10
If They Won’t Stop Talking…
Oh no! I have to…
Oh shoot! ...
Oh dang! ...
Oh nuts! ...
Oh my god! …Slide11
If You See a Foreigner Outside
Always take the opportunity!!!
This is all you need to say:
Excuse me, I just wanted to welcome you to China. If I can help in any way, please let me know. Here’s my contact info.Slide12
When you approach a foreigner and say this, remember to hand them a piece of paper or business card with your contact details
Provide as many contact details as possible – let them decide how to communicate with you
If they do not engage you in conversation after you finish, smile politely and walk away
This will work more than most other approaches
Remember, every time you leave your home/dormitory, you must have your contact information ready to go!Slide13
WHAT YOU SAY IS MEANINGLESS IF YOU DON’T PAY ATTENTION TO BODY LANGUAGE AND CUSTOMS
:
For Example:
---Standing too close
---Gesturing
---Physical contact
---Handshake