Cultural corner1
what’s the function of small talk
How does the AAA model work
Read the passage quickly and answer:To establish a relationship between strangers
The speakers answer the question, add a piece of information, and then ask a question
What does the AAA stand for
When does the AAA model work
AAA= answer, add and ask
When two people don’t know each other very well, or don’t know each other at all, they can use AAA model
True (T) or False (F)
Small talk plays a great role in Englishmen’s daily life
People often make friends by making small talk
Two strangers make small talk because they want to break the silence
In small talk, one person usually doesn’t ask the other person which city he lives in
Useful expressions In The AAA• It is estimated that…• establish