1. Fiona says nice things about the brochure (impressive), including the client
list and recommendation; Hans is nice about the website (really interesting,
fascinating), and shows that he took the time to read it and understand its
relevance.
2. They accept the flattery and develop the theme, using question tags (aren’t
they?,isn’t it?). Note that this is only possible because they have flattered
each other’s organisations. It would be inappropriate to use this to talk about
oneself (e.g. Yes, I am good company, aren’t I?)
3. It’s a safe topic. Personal flattery may make people uncomfortable, especially
if viewed as flirting. It’s also very difficult to continue a conversation after
someone flatters you, without sounding egoistic.
4. It’s an ideal question because it’s open-ended, and naturally leads to an
interesting and relevant conversation. Most other questions (e.g. Do you like
sport? Do you have a family?) can lead to dead ends (e.g. No, I don’t). Other
good openers involve asking about the journey or the hotel. If you are the
visitor, you can ask questions about the company (e.g. So, how many people
do you have here?) or the location (e.g. Are you from this city? Is it a good
place to live?).
5. At least four: football; children (and worrying about their children); Bristol;
karate.
6. Wow. That’s really interesting!;Really?; That’s interesting; Sounds interesting.
7. They both echoed actual words and phrases (e.g. Football? Bristol? Krate
camp?). They also picked up on words and phrases that the other person
used (e.g. obsessed, kids (instead of children)). They also related their
experiences to the other person’s, to show they were paying attention (e.g. I
don’t drag my kids around to watch matches!;I’ve got all that to look forward
to;You know what it’s like to be a parent).
8. Generosity: I could ask him if he’s got any advice. Gratitude: Well, that would
be excellent. I’d really appreciate that.
9. Very easy. They have many topics that they could come back to.
10. Hans is going to take Fiona to his favourite restaurant.
11. He makes it clear that it is his favourite table at his favourite restaurant; he
says ‘This project is very important to us, so we want to treat you well!’; he
points out that he booked the table himself.
12. She says ‘Oh … that would be lovely’ and ‘Well, that’s very kind of you’. She
gives Hans the chance to withdraw his generosity (please don’t go to any
trouble. I’d be happy with a sandwich!) and then accepts it with a promise to
return the favour (In that case, you must let me return the favour if ever you
visit our factory in Edinburgh).
1. Fiona says nice things about the brochure (impressive), including the clientlist and recommendation; Hans is nice about the website (really interesting,fascinating), and shows that he took the time to read it and understand itsrelevance.2. They accept the flattery and develop the theme, using question tags (aren’tthey?,isn’t it?). Note that this is only possible because they have flatteredeach other’s organisations. It would be inappropriate to use this to talk aboutoneself (e.g. Yes, I am good company, aren’t I?)3. It’s a safe topic. Personal flattery may make people uncomfortable, especiallyif viewed as flirting. It’s also very difficult to continue a conversation aftersomeone flatters you, without sounding egoistic.4. It’s an ideal question because it’s open-ended, and naturally leads to aninteresting and relevant conversation. Most other questions (e.g. Do you likesport? Do you have a family?) can lead to dead ends (e.g. No, I don’t). Othergood openers involve asking about the journey or the hotel. If you are thevisitor, you can ask questions about the company (e.g. So, how many peopledo you have here?) or the location (e.g. Are you from this city? Is it a goodplace to live?).5. At least four: football; children (and worrying about their children); Bristol;karate.6. Wow. That’s really interesting!;Really?; That’s interesting; Sounds interesting.7. They both echoed actual words and phrases (e.g. Football? Bristol? Kratecamp?). They also picked up on words and phrases that the other person
used (e.g. obsessed, kids (instead of children)). They also related their
experiences to the other person’s, to show they were paying attention (e.g. I
don’t drag my kids around to watch matches!;I’ve got all that to look forward
to;You know what it’s like to be a parent).
8. Generosity: I could ask him if he’s got any advice. Gratitude: Well, that would
be excellent. I’d really appreciate that.
9. Very easy. They have many topics that they could come back to.
10. Hans is going to take Fiona to his favourite restaurant.
11. He makes it clear that it is his favourite table at his favourite restaurant; he
says ‘This project is very important to us, so we want to treat you well!’; he
points out that he booked the table himself.
12. She says ‘Oh … that would be lovely’ and ‘Well, that’s very kind of you’. She
gives Hans the chance to withdraw his generosity (please don’t go to any
trouble. I’d be happy with a sandwich!) and then accepts it with a promise to
return the favour (In that case, you must let me return the favour if ever you
visit our factory in Edinburgh).
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