The Office - Small Talk 6 - Talking About Yourself (C0322)

Michelle:

Excuse me, is this seat taken?

Stranger:

No, please feel free.

Michelle:

Thanks a lot.

Stranger:

Do you work in Shanghai?

Michelle:

Yes I do. How about you?

Stranger:

No, I'm a tourist. This place is amazing! It's much bigger than I imagined, and much more exciting! There's so much to see here.

Michelle:

You can say that again! It's much more modern than people imagine. Where are you from?

Stranger:

Um, well let's see.....I'm from Kansas originally. A much quieter and more peaceful place than here, that's for sure!

Michelle:

Uh huh....

Stranger:

But I'm living in Paris right now.

Michelle:

Oh Paris! Wonderful, I'd love to visit some time!

Key Vocabulary

tourist

a person who is traveling

amazing

causing wonder or astonishment

modern

high-tech

originally

originally

peaceful

calm or tranquil

imagine

to form a mental image of

exciting

excite

Supplementary Vocabulary

ego

self-importance

vain

excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements

historic

well-known or important in history

seclude

sheltered or screened from general activity

off the beaten track

out of the way

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