Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.
Preparation
Transcript
Peter: Hi, my name's Peter. What's your name?
Carla: Hi, Peter. I'm Carla. I'm new here.
Peter: Welcome to the company, Carla.
Carla: Thanks, Peter. I'm happy to be here and it's nice to meet you.
Peter: It's nice to meet you too.
Carla: Where do you work?
Peter: I work in the design team. We sit over there.
Carla: I'm in the marketing team. I started last week.
Peter: You work in marketing? That's very interesting.
Carla: Yes, it is. I'm enjoying it. But there are a lot of new things to learn.
Peter: I'm sure there are. I'm happy to help you if I can.
Carla: Thank you, Peter. What do you do in the design department?
Peter: I design new products.
Carla: That sounds interesting. I plan marketing events for new products. So I think we'll work together sometimes.
Peter: That would be great. So, where are you from, Carla?
Carla: Brazil. And you?
Peter: I'm from the UK.
Carla: How long have you been here?
Peter: I've worked here for three years but I actually moved here from the UK five years ago, to study.
I work in a mine and first step when I meet new people , we do one introduccion about how work Safety in the mine.This meeting take 8 hours aproximatly and help them they can to work with tallest standars of safety.
First, I welcome him with a big smile and a polite handshake, telling him my name and the department I belong to. I am willing to show him parts of the company that would be necessary for him and I tell him not to hesitate to ask me for any help he needs, since he is new.
If he wants to open a conversation about topics that are comfortable for both of us, such as hobbies, studies, our country of origin, local cuisine, etc., I will be happy to follow this conversation.
when i meet people for the first time, i start to introduce my self and talking about something like work , studies or maybe hobbies ,sometime about the news or something like that.
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When I meet someone for the first time, I usually introduce myself, and after that, I bringing up a range of topics about studies, cultures, local foods, hoobies and job. Additionally, I also ask a question about trip, when was the last trip ? In which country?
Moreover, i suggest to the person to keep the touch with me so that to discuss on social media like Facebook or Instagram.
When I meet people for the first time, I usually introduce myself and ask questions about their occupation or studies. I also talk about mutual friends if that’s the case
What do you usually talk about when you meet people for the first time?
First, I introduce myself. Then, I ask them about their hometown and work experience. Finally, I introduce them to my colleagues.
By the way, I'm truely grateful.
What do you usually talk about when you meet people for the first time?
when I meet a new person , i introduce my self and try to find anything to began the talking about it
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