Business English from All Ears English BE 270: What to Say in the Elevator at Work
Jun 18, 2024
The hosts discuss appropriate phrases for elevator conversations, navigating responses to 'how are you?' based on relationships, engaging in honest small talk with colleagues, and emphasizing the importance of honesty in workplace interactions
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Elevator Norms
- In a sociology class, students experimented with breaking elevator social norms.
- One experiment involved facing other passengers instead of the doors, creating awkwardness.
Breaking Social Norms
- Lindsay recalls a sociology class assignment to break a social norm.
- She bought 100 oranges at the grocery store to observe people's reactions.
Context Matters
- Consider the context and your relationship with others when responding to "How are things going?".
- Avoid oversharing personal details if you're not prepared for further questions or if others are present.