Small Talk

When you first meet someone, you always engage in small talk. If you do
not take part in this polite type of repartee, you'll be considered rude
and unfriendly.

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How are you?
Fine. How are you?
Nice weather, isn't it.
Yes, lovely. Beautiful day! Are you from around here?
___________________________________________________Hey, Dave, how's it going? / Dave, how  ya' doing?
Great Yourself?
___________________________________________________Hello, I'm John Smith. I'm from J&J.
Hello, I'm Peter Simpson. I just arrived from Japan.
How are you? Welcome to the meeting.
How are you? Nice to meet you.
How was your flight? / How was your trip?
A little bumpy, but I am glad to be here.
Very nice, thank you.
Good. Did yo have a chance to rest?
Yes, I had a good night's sleep last night.
Well, fortunately, we have nice weather this week. /
How do you like this weather?
Yes, it's beautiful. When I left, it was raining in Tokyo. /
Yes, in Tokyo it gets hot and humid in the summer.
So, Mr. Simpson, where are you staying?
I'm at the Best Western Hotel.
May I ask how long you will be staying?
I'll be here for a week.
Very nice. Have you seen any sights yet?
Not yet, but Tuesday I plan to tour the city and see
everything.
Well, there are some bus tours of the city.
Sounds good.
I understand you are working on anti-aging drugs. I would
like to know more.
I hope we will have time to discuss them.
Great! Then let's get started....
That's good. Listen, it was very nice meeting you, but I see
someone I must say hello to. Please excuse me.

I need to refresh my drink.

Excuse me, I need to speak with my co-workers.
Yes, of course. It was nice talking to you.________________________________________________

What's going on?      Nothing much. How about you?
What's up?                 Nothing..What's up with you?
How's it going?          Great. And you?
What's happening?   Not much. What's happening with you?
Hi. How'r ya' doing?   Hi. How are you?
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