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Small Talk
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Casual everyday phrases for easy, natural conversations.
Deck code
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Cards
5 of 2020 of 20
How's it going?
Casual "How are you?"
— How's it going? — Pretty good, thanks!
What have you been up to?
What have you been doing lately?
Long time no see! What have you been up to?
Long time no see!
Said when you meet someone after a long time.
Not much, you?
Typical reply to "What's up?" — nothing special is happening.
Can't complain.
Things are fine; reply to "How are you?"
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How was your weekend?
Common Monday question at work.
What do you do (for a living)?
What is your job?
— What do you do? — I'm a mobile developer.
Nice to meet you.
Said when meeting someone for the first time.
Have you been here before?
Easy question at a café, event or new place.
It's freezing today!
It's very cold today. Weather is a classic small talk topic.
Small world!
Said when you find an unexpected connection with someone.
Sounds good.
I agree / that works for me.
No way!
Expression of surprise: really? I can't believe it!
Tell me about it.
I completely agree (I've experienced it too).
— Mondays are hard. — Tell me about it.
I know, right?
Strong agreement, informal.
Same here.
Me too.
Fair enough.
That's reasonable; I accept your point.
I'd better get going.
Polite way to say you need to leave.
Catch you later!
Informal goodbye: see you later.
Have a good one!
Friendly goodbye: have a good day.