15Mins Live Podcast - 職場系列 – 如何開啟職場場合的閒聊 Small talk openers for the workplace

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Points to remember about initiating small talk

• It’s not about gossip in the workplace 不是八卦
• Your response need not be exact or specific 無需太認真
• It’s about warming up to the other person 讓互動慢慢加溫
• Start from broad, generic topics down to narrow, specific topics 宏觀到微觀

大綱主題Topics:
Topic : Work and location 工作或地點

• So, is this your first time here?
• I work in (city), and where are you based?
• How often do you have to travel for work?
• How long have you been working here/there?
• What do you like most/least about your job?

Topic : Transport for work 交通

• Do you commute to work, or do you live nearby?
• How long does it take you to get to work?
• Do you think the public transport here is better than in (city)?

Topic : Holidays 度假假期

• Where do you like to go on holiday?
• What is the one of the best places you've visited?
• Do you prefer to fly or take the car?

Topic : Free time, Hobbies, Sport 休閒活動

• What do you usually do at the weekend?
• Do you like to watch/play football?

Topic : Education and training 教育相關

• Where did you go to college/university?
• What did you study at college/university?
• Would you recommend that course to others?
• Do you speak any other languages?

Topic : Food and drinks 飲食相關

• Have you tried/Do you like the food here?
• Do you know any good restaurants around here?
• What is your favorite type of food?

雙人對話時間Exchange dialogues:
Work in pairs. Take turns to initiate small talk.