Ice Breakers | Social Media | Body Language | Writing Emails | Cultural Differences |
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Small talk
What is one of the most utilized but overlooked skills?
Cooking Ice breaking Small talk Smiling |
Facebook
What is the largest social media site in the world?
Google+ Youtube |
>93%
How much is communicated non-verbally?
>50% >73% >87% >93% |
False
True or False? In the business world, emails cannot be used as a judge of your own character.
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False
True or False? Cultural Differences are often taught in class.
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Open-ended questions
What kind of questions are easier to prompt conversation?
Open-ended questions? Yes/No questions? All sorts of questions? Questions about |
Tweeting
What is it called when you post an update on Twitter?
Twittering Tweeting Tickling Twitting |
True
True or False? Body language varies by cultures.
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Dear ______,
To Whom It May Concern, Hi ______,
What are common terms of address when writing a business email?
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True, "First come first serve"
True or False? When in America, you should wait in line.
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Varies
What is a good topic to break the ice?
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Through Facebook
What is the easiest way to chat with someone in America?
Through QQ Through MSN Through Facebook Through Google |
Friends, coworkers, classmates, people you've known for a while.
Who is allowed to be within Personal Distance of you?
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The Who/What/When/When/Why
Keep it simple and clear.
What do you put in the body of an email? (Hint there's 5 of them)
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In China, people give right of way to cars.
In America, cars give right of way to people.
In China, ______ give right of way to _______.
In America, ______ give right of way to ______. |
1. Find an approachable person
2. Make eye contact 3. Smile 4. Offer your name and use theirs
4 Steps to initiating small talk?
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Pictures
What is Instagram used for?
Pictures Videos Music Chatting |
1-1 conversations
Eye contact is one of the most useful aspects of body language especially in:
1-3 conversations 1-1 conversations 1-2 conversations Large group conversations |
Proofread it yourself
What is one of the best things to do once you've finished your email?
Re-write it Let someone else read it Proofread it yourself Send it |
Tan (not black) skin is seen as beautiful.
In China, pale white skin is seen as beautiful.
In America? |
Creates unnecessary conflict.
Why should you avoid controversial topics?
Such as politics, abortion, gay rights, etc. |
Labeling someone in a picture
What does the phrase "tag me" mean?
Playing a game tag online Labeling someone in a picture Giving a gift tag to another person |
Standing: Balanced and stable
Sitting: Comfortable and alert Head: Still, not looking around Arms: Relaxed and out in the open
List some characteristics of confident body language:
Standing Sitting Head Arms |
Hi Mr. Baranick,
I'm sorry but I can't come to class tomorrow. I am sick with the flu, but I should be better in a few days. I'll get the notes from a friend. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Karen
Find 3 errors in the email below:
Hi! I can't come to class tmrw. Sorry. I'll come antor day. Karen |
Voice Volume: Low
Towards Waiter: Polite (and tip!) Eating: Mouth closed, eat off your own dish
In America, how should you conduct yourself in a restaurant?
Voice Volume: Towards Waiter: Eating: |