The rules of conversation Flashcards

phrases and their meaning

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1
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HAVE a row

A

a noisy argument or fight: like shouting really loud and insulting each other

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PUT your foot in it

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to say something that causes someone to be embarrassed, upset, or hurt especially when the speaker did not expect that reaction.

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3
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_____ Talk

A

Small talk

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4
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HIT it OFF with someone

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If two people hit it off, they like each other and become friendly as soon as they meet. (because they share interest or something else)

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5
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Dominate the conversation

A

Negative way; to control or have a lot of influence over someone or something, especially in an unpleasant way
Positive?: You don’t let anyone else speak and you are the one who speaks the most.

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6
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Ask _____ questions

A

APPROPRIATE

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7
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Have a ________

A

MISUNDERSTANDING

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8
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Have some _____ silences

A

Awkward

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9
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make a good ______

A

Impression

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10
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tell an ________ story

A

entertaining

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11
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______ someone

A

Offend

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