BBC 6 Minute English transcript videos Playlist: https://goo.gl/T4ThaV
A social event full of people you don't know - we've all been there and it's not an easy situation. Rob and Neil discuss how to approach people and try to make friends.
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Vocabulary:
small talk - polite and informal conversation about things which aren't really important or meaningful when meeting people socially, eg at a party
awkward - feeling uncomfortable, embarrassed
etiquette - set of rules which indicate what acceptable behaviour in society is
breaking the ice - approaching someone you don't know and starting a friendly conversation with them
private - someone who doesn't like to give away their personal information, opinions or share their feelings
rude - ill-mannered or unpleasant
slipped my mind - forgot
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