Talk about it
Talk to a partner about proxemics. Think about your culture compared to the US.
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- Do you generally stand closer or farther away than most Americans? ?? ???????? ?????? ?????? ?? ????, ??? ????????? ????????????
- How does that make you feel? ?? ?? ?????????? ??? ??????
- Do people generally touch other when they’re at a café in your country? ?? ???????? ???? ?????????? ???? ?????? ? ???? ? ????? ???????
- Did you do that when you lived there? ?? ?????? ??, ???? ???? ????
- Do you do that now? ?? ?????? ?? ?? ??????
Here are some expressions you can use:
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Giving your opinion |
So I think… It seems to me… In my experience/country/family… |
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Checking |
Do you mean….? Are you asking…? Are you talking about…? |
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Thinking time |
Hmmmmm… Let me think (about that). I’m not really sure… I haven’t really thought about that before. |
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Complimenting |
That’s a good question. Good point. |
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Choosing not to answer |
I could use a cup of coffee! (change the subject) I’d rather not talk about that. |
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Involving other people |
What do you think? How about you? |