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Points to remember about initiating small talkIt’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.