The rules of conversation Flashcards
phrases and their meaning
HAVE a row
a noisy argument or fight: like shouting really loud and insulting each other
PUT your foot in it
to say something that causes someone to be embarrassed, upset, or hurt especially when the speaker did not expect that reaction.
_____ Talk
Small talk
HIT it OFF with someone
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)
Dominate the conversation
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.
Ask _____ questions
APPROPRIATE
Have a ________
MISUNDERSTANDING
Have some _____ silences
Awkward
make a good ______
Impression
tell an ________ story
entertaining
______ someone
Offend