6 Things You Should Never Say in a First Time Conversation

What are the worst things you’ve ever said in a first-time conversation?
From the wrong way to compliment someone to asking people about their salaries, how much they pay for their homes, and talking about your company and colleagues, we all say things that may be inappropriate in a first-time conversation.
In some situations, there is a more tactful way to say something - and this video presents your alternatives. In other situations, it’s best not to say anything at all - and I’ll tell you just when to let it go. I’ll teach you how to say things better, so that you don’t hurt anyone’s feelings.
With this video, my aim is to help you realize the worst things to say so that when you ARE talking to someone for the first time, you know exactly how to approach the conversation. This makes you feel confident and relaxed. And that’s what we’re all about - Confident Conversations.
Enjoy the video!
Emma,
Your English Confidence Coach
▬ Contents of this video ▬
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Beginning of the lesson - tips!
2:00 - 6 Things You Should Never Say #1-6
9:47 - Conclusion of the lesson
Read the full transcript of this lesson on my blog here:
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These conversation skills are relevant in English-speaking countries, but in many other places around the world too! Do these same tips apply in your culture too?

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Well hey Emma again! Keep the first "like" from me apparently! As I suppose, these conversation skills you went through are considered relevant 'n' universal in every country or a culture around the world 'cause these tips can be used in any kind of life situation either at work, at home or even in a public place, in a vehicle or anywhere else. Your advice are actually very very helpful 'n' of course, they help avoid many inconvenient, uncomfortable 'n' just unpleasant situations between the people. Thanks, Emma a lot for great educational videos you're making for us! I do appreciate your work!

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Good morning sweetie! Yes they're exist in my country and the close countries to mine, especially the question of the money! I don't know the name of bunch of money that we earn every month but it's nosy to ask about them here. Thanks for everything thing you have done, doing, and will continue to do! ❤️

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Your comments are appreciated. I'm from Canada, a country where politeness is very important 😊🇨🇦

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This is not only about English people, but how we should be polite everywhere in any first conversation. Thank you Emma for educating people: it's so necessary nowadays!

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How funny you are when you ask "how much money do you make?". Here in France we totally avoid asking this question. Nobody talks about how much money he earns! Thank you for this lesson.

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Oh no, Anissa! It's definitely not a common question! If it has to be asked for some reason, it must be done cautiously!

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Hello dear teachear from Buenos Aires Argentina. Thanks for your lesson. New day, Tuesday! It's always awesome to watch your videos, we learn so much. We should try to be kind and respecful when we talk, nowadays this is less common and it's really awful. We shouldn't criticize other people, doing this talks more of us than of the others. Thanks again dear teachear 💓❤️🌹💖💝😘😘😘

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Gabby Wallace recently posted a video just like yours Those are situations to apply to any country in this world

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Hi Emma! Agree with your opinion. In Asia, We're felt uncomfortable and also felt a bit aggressively when someone just mentions their finances. Sadly, people (especially in the family, their son or daughter got boyfriend/girlfriend ), they thought that was an ordinary question! Btw, I am from Vietnam 🇻🇳 and I am a student!

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Your welcome Elizalde!

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thanks, Emma, I´ve been watching your videos for a few months now and you have helped me a lot, actually, in Colombia you can´t say these things neither, it´s unrespectful but I have to admit that in the past I have asked for someone´s age, specifically to people around my age, I´m 20 by the way.

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