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3 Details
Explanation: The first part of this rule focuses on the important details of the topic, subject, or person you are discussing. In other words, you want to help your listener visualize what you are talking about.
Topic & Question: Greeting [How do people in your country normally greet each other?]
My Response: We normally wave our hands back and forth
3 Details:
- Waving [Facts.Details]
- Big smiles [Facts.Details]
- Ask a question [Facts.Details]
Support for my Response:
“Many people know that Americans normally greet each other by waving their hands back and forth. But, to be honest, our greetings involve much more than just waving our hands. We usually wave at each other, give a big smile, and then ask each other a question. The questions can vary, but usually, they are related to how the other person has been doing since we last saw them.”
STORY with the details: [Text on the screen & POV footage] [N/A]
Friends randomly meet at the airport. Running to each other, waving, smiling, etc. (Include the 3 details)
Words & Expressions:
- To be honest: This is said before or after a statement to indicate that you are telling the truth about your own opinions or feelings, especially if you think these will disappoint the person you are talking to
- “To be honest, I don’t really like driving.”
- “To be honest, I think Michael might be cheating on her.”
- “To be honest, I would love to visit Paris instead of Greece.”
- Vary: To change in form, appearance, nature, substance, etc.; alter; modify; to make different from one another
- “The age at which children are ready to read varies.”
- “I heard that demand for certain products varies with the season.”
- “The cost of the juice tax varies according to the amount of juice in the bottle.”
3 Examples
Explanation: The second part of this rule focuses on examples of the topic, subject, or person you are discussing. In other words, you want to help your listener understand more by giving them real-life example situations.
Topic & Question: Greeting [How do people in your country normally greet each other?]
My Response: We normally wave our hands back and forth
3 Examples: [Same question, but this time with 3 examples]
- Students greet their teacher during a virtual lecture. [Situation]
- Friends greet each other during a video call. [Situation]
- Friends greet another friend’s parents. [Situation]
Support for my Response:
“In my country, people normally wave their hands back and forth when they greet each other. For example, students sometimes greet their teachers by waving their hands during a virtual lecture. You can also see friends waving to each other during video calls as they shoot the breeze at the mall. Finally, it is common to see friends waving their hands as they greet their other friend’s parents.”
STORY with the details: [Text on the screen & POV footage] [N/A]
Girl going off to college and her experiences based on the examples (Include the 3 examples)
Words & Expressions:
- Shoot the breeze: To relax and/or talk to someone about things that are not very serious or important
- “He likes to shoot the breeze, so don’t take everything he says seriously.”
- “We are just shooting the breeze.”
- “We’ve been shooting the breeze for well over an hour now.”
3 Reasons
Explanation: The third part of this rule focuses on giving specific reasons for your ideas on the topic, subject, or person you are discussing. In other words, you want to help your listener understand your thought process and how you developed your idea.
Topic & Question: Greeting [How do people in your country normally greet each other?]
My Response: We normally wave our hands back and forth
3 Reasons:
- It grabs the attention of the other person ******[Support]
- Big waves imply that you are genuinely happy to see the person [Support]
- It’s more welcoming and inviting [Support]
Support for my Response:
“In my country, it is very common to see people waving their hands back and forth when they greet each other. One of the main reasons people wave is because it grabs the attention of the other person. Another reason is that when you spread your fingers out and wave, it shows that you are genuinely happy to see the other person. Finally, waving is common because it’s more welcoming and inviting. The other person feels like you are encouraging them to have a conversation with you.”
STORY with the details: [Text on the screen & POV footage] [N/A]
Coworkers meeting outside of work at a concert and saying hi by waving to each other (Include the 3 reasons)
Words & Expressions:
- Grabs the attention: (Idiom) to cause one to become interested in something
- “The book’s title grabbed my attention and I picked the book up.”
- “I was trying to grab her attention, but she was too busy.”
- “The server still hasn’t taken our order. We just can’t grab her attention.
- Genuinely: Really and sincerely
- “I’m genuinely sorry for what I said.”
- “She was genuinely pleased when he arrived.”
- “He is genuinely motivated by a desire to help people.”
- Welcoming: Friendly or making you feel welcome
- “She gave everyone a welcoming smile.”
- “The cast and crew were very welcoming.”
- “When we arrived at her house Susan was very welcoming.”