KD B1 M2 - Small Talk

small talk networking an ice breaker to break the ice

suitable/Unsuitable appropriate/Inappropriate conference

to transition seamless/seamlessly rapport gain

small talk
noun [ U ] UK ​ /ˈsmɔːl ˌtɔːk/ US ​ /ˈsmɑːl ˌtɑːk/
​conversation about things that are not important, often between people who do not know
each other well:
I don't enjoy parties where I have to make small talk with complete strangers.

networking
noun [ U ] ​ /ˈnetˌwɜr·kɪŋ/
​the process of meeting and talking to a lot of people, esp. in order to get information that can
help you:
Students find networking essential to finding the right job.

ice breaker
noun [ C ] UK ​ US ​
​a game or activity that is used to introduce people to each other so that they feel more
relaxed together:
An ice breaker can be a useful way to start a presentation or training session.

break the ice

to make people who have not met before feel more relaxed with each other:
Someone suggested that we play a party game to break the ice.

suitable
Adjective UK /ˈsuː.tə.bəl/ /ˈsjuː.tə.bəl/ US /ˈsuː.t̬ə.bəl/
​acceptable or right for someone or something:
The film is not suitable for children.
A conference was planned, but finding a suitable venue proved difficult.
Each room has books, toys, and games that are suitable to that particular age group.
My mother doesn't like me to wear short skirts to church - she doesn't think they're
suitable.

unsuitable
adjective UK /ʌnˈsuː.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈsjuː.tə.bəl/ US /ʌnˈsuː.t̬ə.bəl/
​not acceptable or right for someone or something; not suitable:
The software blocks material that is unsuitable for children.
appropriate
Adjective UK ​ /əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/ US ​ /əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
​suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion:
appropriate footwear for the country
Is this film appropriate for small children?
I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
Is this an appropriate occasion to discuss finance?
Please complete the appropriate parts of this form (= the parts that are right or
necessary for your particular situation) and return it as soon as possible.

inappropriate
Adjective UK ​ /ˌɪn.əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/ US ​ /ˌɪn.əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
​unsuitable:
His casual behaviour was wholly inappropriate for such a formal occasion.
I think it would be inappropriate (for you) to invite her to a party so soon after her
husband's death.

transition
noun [ C or U ] ​ /trænˈzɪʃ.ən/
​a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens:
The health-care system is in transition at the moment.
There will be an interim government to oversee the transition to democracy.

seamless
adjective UK ​ /ˈsiːm.ləs/ US ​ /ˈsiːm.ləs/
1. ​without any seams (= lines of sewing joining different pieces of cloth):
seamless stockings/tights
2. happening without any sudden changes, interruption, or difficulty:
The intention is to achieve a seamless transition with a continuity of management.
seamlessly
adverb UK ​ /ˈsiːm.ləs.li/ US ​ /ˈsiːm.ləs.li/
It's a kids' movie that seamlessly combines live action with computer-generated
creatures.

gain
verb [ I or T ] UK ​ /ɡeɪn/ US ​ /ɡeɪn/
to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive,
especially over a period of time:
The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union.
What do you hope to gain from the course?
Alternative medicine has only just started to gain respectability in our society.
[ + two objects ] It was her performances in Aida that gained her an international
reputation as a soprano.
After you've gained some experience teaching abroad, you can come home and get
a job.
From the late 19th century, European powers began to gain control of parts of the
Ottoman Empire.
She's certainly gained (in) confidence over the last couple of years.
The data exists all right - the difficulty is in gaining access to it.
The thieves gained entrance through an upstairs window that was left open.