The Office - Small Talk 2 (C0310)

James:

So Michelle, let me introduce you to Maria. She's my colleague from Brazil. Maria, this is Michelle.

Maria:

Hi Michelle. So what do you do here in Shanghai? I mean, what work do you do?

Michelle:

I work in advertising right now. How about you?

Maria:

I'm actually inthe wine business.

Michelle:

That sounds really great. I love wine myself! Is this your first time to Shanghai Maria?

Maria:

No actually, I often visit. I usually come to China for business at least once a year. Also, I love the restaurants in Shanghai, so that's a good reason to come.

Michelle:

Me too. Actually, there's a great Brazilian restaurant I recommend. I mean, the food is delicious butthe service isn't so good. I often like to get together with friends and have a great barbecue there.

James:

We should go together some time.

Michelle:

Wonderful idea! I'd love that!

Key Vocabulary

recommend

say something deserves to be chosen

service

an act of help or assistance

colleague

the person who works with you together

barbecue

a framework, as a grill or a spit, or a fireplace for cooking meat or vegetables over an open fire

introduce

to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.

Supplementary Vocabulary

acquaint

to become more or less familiar, aware of something

advocate

to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument

impression

a strong, favourable, or remarkable effect

picnic

excursion or outing in which the people carry food with them and share a meal in the open air.

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