When you need this

This unit covered five parts of a busy social life: golf, poker night, talking about people you like, shopping, and jewelry. Here are the most useful lines from each, in one place. Read each one aloud and think of where it could fit in your own week.

Look at what they share. Almost every one is soft and friendly: "I haven't played in ages" lowers the pressure, "Deal me in" joins the group, "out of my price range" says no without any drama. That's the sound of relaxed American small talk, and it works in every topic here.

Phrases

play a round of golf, usually said in an invitation

lowering expectations before a game

the automatic golf compliment

yes to an invitation

no money, only the fun of winning

you give up this hand

you and a new person got along right away

asking about someone's personality

conversation with him feels relaxed

asking for another size

so the person can exchange the present

too expensive, said politely

it matters because of memories

a little style is better than a lot

Say it out loud

Tap a sentence to hear it. Say it after the voice.

Practice · 3 min

Say the line that fits each moment.

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Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.