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Asking someone questions can be fun.
Are you curious about something? Ask
about it. But be polite. Don’t ask personal
questions. Those make people feel
uncomfortable. Common questions are
good. You can ask about the weather.
You can ask about the other person’s
job. Ask about their hobbies, too. When
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with the other person. That often leads to
a good conversation. Have fun learning
more about someone. You may make a
new friend!I didn’t mean to make you
uncomfortable.
mean didn’t
mean to do something- I didn’t mean to make you mad.
- I didn’t mean to hurt you.
Useful Tip
Conversation B
(later)
Matt: Hi, Jerry. Let me introduce you to my
friend Susie.
Susie: Hi, Jerry. I work with Matt.
Jerry: Hello, Susie.
Susie: Where are you from, Jerry?
Jerry: I’m from New York.
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Tina: Hi. Are you waiting for someone?
Jerry: Yes, for Matt. We’re going to
buy a gift for my wife. She’s
having a baby.
Tina: There’s a nice baby store near
here.
Jerry: Thanks. Are you having a baby,
too?
Tina: Me? No!
Jerry: I’m sorry. I was just curious.
Tina: Well, that’s a very personal
question.
Jerry: Sorry. I didn’t mean to make you
uncomfortable.
Tina: It’s OK.Jerry: Yes. It’s a very nice place. The
people are friendly.
Susie: They are. Enjoy your time here.
Jerry: Thanks.Questions
- Who is in town?
- Do you meet new people often?
Hey, Ben. Let me introduce
you to my friend Kate.Hi, Ben.
Hello, Kate.