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Loading the player ... YouTube Version of Video Discussion Question What are natural and effective ways of striking up (beginning) conversations with new people? What questions would you absolutely NOT ask during a first encounter? Discuss your ideas with a partner and/or write your opinions on a related topic at Randall's ESL Blog HERE.

Questions: [ See Script ] 1. According to Randall, which question would probably NOT be the best one to start a conversation? A. Where are you from? B. What do you do? C. What's your name? 2. You should avoid ____________ when introducing yourself. A. discussing your marital status B. mentioning all of your good points C. talking about your personal problems 3. Randall also advises caution not to _______________. A. give out your contact information B. discuss religion or politics C. make negative comments about people Score = Correct answers: