Kada putuješ u inostranstvo, komuniciranje sa lokalnim stanovništvom može biti frustrirajuće, pogotovo ako ne govoriš njihov maternji jezik. Možda putuješ sa grupom ljudi preko neke turističke agencije i želiš da sklopiš prijateljstvo. Engleski je tu da ti pomogne, ne samo kao jedan od “de facto” međunarodnih jezika, nego i sa konceptom “small talk”.
Šta je “small talk”? Bukvalno znači “mala priča”, a naš najbliži ekvivalent jeste “ćaskanje”. No ne možeš ćaskati sa strancima, ili da popričaš na kratko. To je previše čudno. U Britanskoj kulturi “small talk” je odraz lepog ponašanja. Verovano si sebe pitao(la) zašto engleski glumci u filmovima često pričaju sa nepoznatim ljudima u vozu. Zašto pričaju o vremenu, sportu ili nekom trendu.“They are having a small talk.”
“Small talk” jeste deo bontona u britanskom društvom. To omogućava ljudima da komuniciraju na lagan i nepreteći način, što može da pomogne u izgradnji poverenja i prijateljstva. Za njih je nepristojno da se odmah pređe na posao, ili da se postavljaju lična pitanja bez koje kratke priče. Ovim pokazuješ odraz humanosti i društvene svesti.
Pitaš sebe: “Šta se sve svrstava u “small talk”?” Ona obuhvata razgovor o vremenu, aktuelnim dešavanjima i nekontroverznim temama.
Započni razgovor na sledeće teme:
Pričaj o putovanju.
Svako ima neku priču o putovanju koju može da podeli. Pitaj sagovornika gde je putovao ili o njegovom nezaboravnom provodu. Možeš podeliti svoje iskustvo ili da obiđete neko mesto zajedno.
Imaj na umu da nemaju svi grandiozna putovanja, ali da je svako putovanje na neki način ostavilo utisak.
What is your favorite place that you have visited, and why?
What is the best way to prepare for a trip?
Do you prefer to travel alone or with friends/family?
What is the most memorable experience you’ve had while traveling?
What are some essential items to pack when traveling?
What are some common mistakes that travelers make, and how can they be avoided?
How do you stay safe while traveling?
What are some tips for staying healthy while traveling?
Do you have any recommendations for budget travel?
What is the best way to learn about the local culture when traveling?
Hrana
Da li si znao da neki putuju samo da bi probali stranu kuhinju? Pitaj sagovornika o domaćoj kuhinji ili omiljenoj hrani. Ne zaboravi da pitaš za najbolji restoran u gradu. Podeli i neko svoje mišljenje, neki recept, i ko zna? Možda odete pa podelite neki zalogaj 😉
What is your favorite cuisine, and why?
Have you ever tried a new type of food while traveling that you ended up loving?
What is the best meal you’ve ever had while traveling?
Do you have any dietary restrictions or preferences that make it difficult to find food when traveling?
How important is food to your overall travel experience?
What are some traditional dishes from the place you are visiting that you would recommend trying?
Have you ever taken a cooking class while traveling?
How do you usually find good restaurants or food when traveling?
What is the most exotic or unusual food that you have tried while traveling?
Have you ever had a bad experience with food while traveling, and how did you handle it?
Kultura
Putovanja se smatraju kao način povećanja razumevanja kulture. A i nije fora otići negde a da ne znaš ništa o tom narodu. Dobar provod ne leži samo u lepom prizoru, avanturama i opuštanju. Kultura je srce svakog naroda. Bogati i um i dušu. Pitaj sagovornika o njihovoj kulturi, tradiciji i običajima. Takođe možete razgovarati o kulturnim događajima, festivalima i umetnosti koja se može pronaći u gradu.
What are some unique aspects of the local culture?
How do people dress in the place you are visiting, and what does it signify?
What are some traditional customs or practices that you have observed while traveling?
What are some festivals or holidays that are celebrated in the local culture, and how are they celebrated?
How important is religion in the local culture?
What are some traditional forms of art or music that are associated with the local culture?
How have modern influences affected the local culture?
What are some stereotypes or misconceptions about the local culture that you have encountered?
What are some gestures or behaviors that are considered polite or impolite in the local culture?
How do people in the local culture view visitors or foreigners?
Muzika i film
Muzika i film su još dve teme koje se mogu lako prilagoditi i koje su dostupne širom sveta. Pitaj sagovornika o njegovim omiljenim izvođačima ili filmovima i podeli svoje favorite. Takođe, da li si znao(la) da se neki filmovi puštaju samo jednom na nekim inostranim filmskim festivalima? Plus sam čula da je njihova recenzija bolja od ovih skupocenih blokbastera. Pitaj sagovornika da li se pušta neka muzika ili film. Možete tražiti preporuke za nove izvođače i filmove koji su popularni u tom regionu .Biće nezaboravno iskustvo.
Is there a music/film festival this weekend?
What is your favorite movie soundtrack or theme song, and why?
Have you ever discovered a new musician or band through a movie soundtrack?
What are some of the most iconic music moments in film history?
How do you think music in films has evolved over time?
Do you have a favorite musical or music-based movie?
What is your favorite music genre, and do you think it is well-represented in movies?
What are some famous musicians who have also acted in movies, and how do you think they fared in their roles?
Have you ever been to a live music event that was also a movie screening?
What is your favorite concert movie or music documentary, and why?
Sport
Sport je još jedna tema koja može biti univerzalna i koja može biti prikladna za razgovor. Pitaj sagovornika koji su mu omiljeni sportovi ili timovi i delite svoje interesovanje za sport. Takođe, možete pitati o sportskim događajima koji se održavaju u gradu ili tražiti preporuke za dobra mesta za gledanje sportskih mečeva.
What is your favorite sport to play or watch, and why?
Have you ever attended a live sporting event, and what was your experience like?
What are some popular sports in the place you are visiting, and have you tried playing any of them?
What do you think are the benefits of playing sports?
How do you think sports can bring people together, regardless of cultural or language barriers?
What are some famous athletes or sports teams from the place you are visiting?
How have advancements in technology affected the way we play and watch sports?
Have you ever participated in a sport for a charity or a good cause?
What do you think are some of the biggest challenges facing sports today?
What do you think is the future of sports, and how do you see them evolving in the coming years?
Ukratko, razgovori sa ljudima koje upoznajete tokom putovanja mogu biti nezaboravni, a korišćenje ovih tema za razgovor pomoći će vam da se osećate prijatno i da se zbližite sa ljudima iz drugih zemalja i kultura.