Small Talk and Awkwardness #152

Small Talk and Awkwardness #152
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気まずいのは日常茶飯事です。Unleash Your Confidence in Japanese Small Talk: Learn Culture-Specific Tips to Enhance Communication and Relationships

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単語 (Vocabulary)

()まずさ awkwardness
共感(きょうかん) sympathy
世間話(せけんばなし) casual small talk
内向的(ないこうてき)(ひと) Introvert
初対面(しょたいめん) first meeting
ベラベラ(しゃべ)る blabber
余計(よけい) unnecessary
瞬間(しゅんかん) moment

会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)

スモールトークが()きですか?
Do you like small talk?

日本人(にほんじん)とのスモールトークで()まずくなった経験(けいけん)はありますか?その(とき)どのように対応(たいおう)しましたか?
Have you ever felt awkward in small talk with Japanese people? How did you handle the situation?

日本(にほん)(ほか)(くに)では、初対面(しょたいめん)(ひと)との会話(かいわ)のスタイルにどのような(ちが)いがあると(おも)いますか?
What differences do you think there are in the style of conversation with strangers in Japan compared to other countries?

初対面(しょたいめん)(ひと)とも(はじ)めから(こころ)(ひら)いて(はな)す、それとも時間(じかん)をかけて徐々(じょじょ)距離(きょり)(ちぢ)めていくスタイル、どちらが(この)みですか?
Do you prefer to immediately open up to people you've just met, or do you prefer to gradually close the distance over time?

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接客業(せっきゃくぎょう)って何?

A profession in which one deals with and entertains guests. Occupations that deal with customers. Restaurants, inns, barber stores, beauty salons, massage parlors, etc.

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