I've created this quiz to elicit a conversation among my students about the topic of small talk. We have previously learnt some common phrases and topics and practiced making small talk with overseas customers. I thought it would be interesting for them to learn how different cultures approach this subject.

This is a video which describes how Swedes view small talk. In their opinion, it's a matter to be avoided and quite uncomfortable for them, unlike for people in other parts of the world. There are a few experts who give their opinion on this subject, as well as actors who portray different scenes and also "narrate" the thoughts going on in their head when those situations are happening, such as coming across a neighbour, for instance. 

Small Talk - How The Swedes Survive Without Small Talk

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Let's do English ESL discussion. I've created this quiz to elicit a conversation among my students about the topic of small talk. We have previously learnt some…