- 01What fraternities and sororities are“Can you explain what a sorority actually does? We don't have them back home.”
- 02Talking about Greek life“I'm not really into Greek life, but I can see why people join.”
- 03Joining a fraternity or sorority“I'm thinking about going through recruitment, but I haven't decided yet.”
- 04Questions during rush“Could you tell me a bit about what a typical week looks like?”
- 05Greek life: your turn“I can see the appeal, but I'm going to wait until next year.”
- 06Talking about college parties“I'm going to stop by for an hour, but I have class early.”
- 07Questions about a party“Should I bring anything, or is the host taking care of food?”
- 08Party plans: your turn“I'll come for an hour, but then I really need to head out.”
- 09Talking about smoking“No thanks, I don't smoke, but I'll keep you company outside.”
- 10Smoking and nonsmoking areas“Excuse me, is there a smoking area, or is the whole campus smoke-free?”
- 11Quitting and talking about it“I've cut down a lot, and I'm trying to quit completely by summer.”
- 12Asking for a light and saying no“Sorry, I don't have a lighter; I don't smoke.”
- 13Smoking talk: your turn“It's not personal, but the smoke's been coming into my room.”
- 14Drink words you will hear“I'm the designated driver tonight, so I'll have something nonalcoholic.”
- 15Ordering at the bar“Could I get a club soda with lime, and could I start a tab?”
- 16Ordering drinks at the table“Could we start with a pitcher of water while we look at the menu?”
- 17Drinking, not drinking and no thanks“I'm not drinking tonight, so I'll stick with soda, thanks.”
- 18A night out: your turn“No thanks, I don't drink, but I'd love to try one of the mocktails.”
- 19Student social life review“It's not really my thing, but I'll stop by for an hour.”
- 20Social life review: your turn“I left early, thanked the host and headed out before midnight.”