Master Social Situations: Enhance Your IELTS Listening Skills

Question 1

Select the most appropriate phrase for politely inviting someone to join you for a coffee.

Accepted Answer

Would you like to join me for a coffee?

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Can you have a coffee with me?

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I'd like you to have a coffee with me.

Question 2

To show genuine interest in someone's personal experiences, which question is most appropriate?

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How have you been getting on lately?

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What's your favorite movie?

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What do you do for a living?

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Where did you go on your last vacation?

Question 3

When accepting an invitation, which expression is considered polite and appropriate?

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That would be great. Thank you.

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No, I don't think so.

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I'm not sure.

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I'll have to check my schedule.

Question 4

When you meet someone for the first time, what is the most appropriate social etiquette?

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Exchange greetings and make eye contact

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Ask personal questions

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Ignore the person

Question 5

Which phrase is most appropriate for making arrangements?

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Would you be available on Friday?

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What are your hobbies?

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Is it raining tomorrow?

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I'm not feeling well

Question 6

When talking about personal experiences, it is important to:

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Be clear, concise, and avoid irrelevant information

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Exaggerate the details to make the story more interesting

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Focus on irrelevant information

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Avoid using personal pronouns

Question 7

When discussing a topic that someone disagrees with, it is important to:

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Be respectful of their opinion, even if you don't agree

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Try to convince them that you are right

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Avoid talking about it altogether

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End the conversation abruptly

Question 8

When meeting new people, it is important to:

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Make eye contact and have a firm handshake

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Avoid shaking their hand

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Speak loudly

Question 9

To express gratitude, which phrase is most appropriate?

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Thank you

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It was nothing

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You're welcome

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No problem

Question 10

When making small talk, it is generally considered acceptable to discuss topics such as:

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The weather, current events, or shared interests

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Politics

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Religion

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Your personal problems

Question 11

What is the most appropriate response to a friend expressing disappointment?

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That's unfortunate. I'm sorry to hear that.

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Why are you telling me this?

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Don't sweat it.

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I'm glad to hear that.

Question 12

What does the phrase 'to break the ice' mean?

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To initiate or ease into a conversation.

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To be formal and reserved.

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To be disrespectful and confrontational.

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To become angry and upset.

Question 13

Which introduction is most suitable when meeting someone for the first time?

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Hello, my name is Emily and I'm from Canada.

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I'm bored. Let's keep this short.

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Hey, what's up?

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Nice to meet you, I'm here to party.

Question 14

What is the purpose of small talk in social interactions?

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To establish a connection and create a comfortable atmosphere.

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To exchange critical information.

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To resolve conflicts and disagreements.

Question 15

When ending a conversation, what is a polite and courteous way to do so?

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It's been a pleasure talking with you. I should let you go now.

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I have to bounce. See ya!

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I'm not interested in continuing this conversation.

Question 16

How should you respond if someone interrupts you while speaking?

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Excuse me, could you please allow me to finish my thought?

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Continue speaking over them.

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Hey, wait your turn!

Question 17

Which of the following is considered an inappropriate question to ask in a social setting?

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How much money do you earn?

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What do you do for a living?

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What is your favorite color?

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What is your favorite movie?

Question 18

What is the most appropriate way to respond to a compliment?

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Thank you, that's kind of you to say.

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I know, right?

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It's nothing.

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No problem.

Question 19

Which non-verbal behavior indicates that someone is not engaged in a conversation?

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Making brief responses and avoiding eye contact.

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Asking a lot of questions.

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Leaning in close and speaking loudly.

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Smiling and nodding frequently.

Question 20

What is crucial for building rapport in social interactions?

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Empathy, active listening, and genuine interest.

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Interrupting others to make your point.

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Using complex language and jargon.

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Talking about yourself extensively.

Question 21

When meeting someone for the first time, it is considered polite to:

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Introduce oneself

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Avoid eye contact

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Ask personal questions

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Ignore the person

Question 22

If you need to cancel an appointment, the most appropriate action is to:

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Call the person as soon as possible

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Send a text message

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Ignore the appointment

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Wait until the day of the appointment

Question 23

When sharing personal experiences, it is important to:

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Be mindful of the listener's time

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Interrupt the listener

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Talk for as long as possible

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Avoid eye contact

Question 24

If you receive an invitation to an event, the most appropriate response is to:

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RSVP promptly

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Wait until the last minute to respond

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Ask for more details from the host

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Ignore the invitation

Question 25

When engaging in small talk, it is appropriate to discuss:

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General topics

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Controversial topics

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Very personal topics

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Work-related topics

Question 26

If you feel uncomfortable in a conversation, the best course of action is to:

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Excuse yourself politely

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Interrupt the conversation

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Ignore the other person

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Start an argument

Question 27

When being introduced to someone, it is important to:

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Maintain eye contact

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Avoid eye contact

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Start talking about personal topics

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Interrupt the conversation

Question 28

If someone is sharing a story with you, the best way to show that you are listening is to:

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Make eye contact and nod

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Avoid eye contact

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Start talking about something else

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Interrupt the person

Question 29

When you are invited to someone's home, an appropriate gift to bring is:

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Something thoughtful and suitable for the occasion

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Something very expensive

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Something homemade

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Nothing at all

Question 30

If you want to initiate a conversation with someone you don't know, the best approach is to:

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Find a common interest or topic to discuss

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Interrupt the person

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Ask personal questions

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Avoid eye contact

Question 31

Which greeting is generally considered inappropriate in a formal social setting?

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Hey there

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Good evening

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Nice to meet you

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Hello

Question 32

When suggesting a specific time for an arrangement, which phrase is most commonly used?

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How about...

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What do you think of...

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Would you like to...

Question 33

In a conversation about personal experiences, which phrase expresses sympathy?

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I'm sorry to hear that

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Good for you

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Congratulations

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That sounds great

Question 34

When meeting someone for the first time, which question is generally considered inappropriate?

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How much do you earn?

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What do you do for a living?

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Where are you from?

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What are your hobbies?

Question 35

Which phrase is used to politely interrupt someone in a conversation?

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Excuse me

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Listen

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What's up?

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Hey

Question 36

When describing a person's appearance, which adjective is considered the most positive?

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Beautiful

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Ugly

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Average

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Plain

Question 37

In a social conversation, which response is generally considered impolite?

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I don't care

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That's interesting

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I see

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Oh, really?

Question 38

When expressing agreement, which phrase is the most formal?

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I concur

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I'm with you

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I agree

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Yeah, sure

Question 39

In English-speaking cultures, which topic is generally considered appropriate for small talk?

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Weather

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Personal finances

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Politics

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Religion

Question 40

Which phrase is considered the most polite when making a request?

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Would you mind if I...

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Do you think you could...

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Can you...

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I want you to...

Question 41

A colleague invites you to lunch, but you can't make it. A polite way to decline would be:

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Thank you for the invitation. I appreciate it, but I have another commitment that day.

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I'm busy that day.

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No, I don't want to.

Question 42

You need to reschedule a meeting. What would be a professional way to request the change?

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Would it be possible to reschedule our meeting to a different time or day?

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Change the meeting yourself.

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I can't make it to the meeting.

Question 43

Someone is sharing their weekend experiences with you. A good way to show that you are actively listening would be to say:

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That sounds exciting! Tell me more about it.

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Are you finished?

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I'm not really interested.

Question 44

You are running late to meet a friend. The most appropriate action would be to:

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Call or text them to let them know you're running late and apologize.

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Run as fast as you can to the meeting.

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Don't worry about it, they will wait.

Question 45

You need to ask for directions. The most polite way to begin would be:

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Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to...?

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You! Tell me how to get to...?

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Hey, where is...?

Question 46

Someone is talking about a hobby that you don't know much about. A respectful response would be:

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That sounds interesting! Can you tell me more about it?

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I'd rather talk about something else.

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That's boring.

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I don't understand.

Question 47

You accidentally bump into someone. The most appropriate thing to say would be:

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Oh, I'm so sorry! Are you okay?

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It's your fault!

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Watch out!

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Just ignore them.

Question 48

When meeting someone at a social event, how should you introduce yourself?

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My name is [Name]. It's a pleasure to meet you.

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What's your name?

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I'm friends with [Mutual acquaintance].

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Do you mind if I sit here?

Question 49

Which body language cue suggests genuine interest and engagement in a conversation?

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Maintaining direct eye contact

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Crossing your arms or legs

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Looking at your phone or watch

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Yawning or fidgeting

Question 50

How can you demonstrate empathy and active listening in a social conversation?

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Asking clarifying questions and summarizing what the other person has said

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Interrupting the other person to share your own experiences

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Offering unsolicited advice or solutions

Question 51

What is a positive indicator that a social conversation is flowing well?

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Both participants are actively contributing to the conversation and appear engaged.

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One person dominates the conversation while the other remains silent.

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There are frequent pauses and a lack of follow-up questions.

Question 52

When interacting in social situations, what is the most important aspect to keep in mind?

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Being respectful and considerate of others

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Trying to impress others with your knowledge or achievements

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Constantly checking your phone or social media

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Dominating the conversation to get attention