Correction: I havent seen you around here before. Have you worked here long？
2. Man: Oh, you must make more money than I do then. rm in Sales. Correction: Oh, that must be why I havent seen you around, rm in Sales. （It is inappropriate to discuss how much people make in an office during a small talk.）
3. Man: Its OK. Hey, you look like you could really use a coffee. Correction: Its OK. Hey, you look like you could really have a coffee.
4. Man: Tell me about it！ At least its supposing to be a nice weekend. Correction: Tell me about it！ At least its supposed to be a nice weekend.
5. Woman: Yes, rve listened that they are calling for blue skies. Correction: Yes, rye heard that they are calling for blue skies.
6. Man: The Chiefs！ Do you think theyre going to make it to the finals this year？ Correction: （The man should not continue with this subject because the woman is obviously not interested in it.）
7. Man: Speaking of desks, what do you think of the new office furniture？ Correction: （The man did not lake the cue that the woman wants to end the conversation.）
8. Woman: Its nice, but I would rather get paid for my overtime hours than have new furniture. Correction: （Giving your opinion about a controversial subject is not appropriate when making a small talk with someone you dont know or trust.）
9. Man: Oh. Well, I think 111 be heading home early today. It might be snow. Correction: Oh. Well, I think 111 be heading home early today. It looks like it might snow.
10. Woman: Me neither！ My divorce will finally come through by then！ Correction: lPrivate information about ones personal life is not acceptable.）
Listening
I） Have you been to Edinburgh before
2） do you have much time here in Scotland
3） There is such a lot to see
4） to get you there in good time
5） Was it a good flight today
6）There was a lot of turbulence
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