HOMEWORK: Write 5 polite questions you could ask someone you are meeting for the first time in a professional or casual setting. The questions should: 1. Show interest in the other person. 2. Be appropriate and not too personal. 3. Help make the other person feel comfortable.

Here are some small talk questions to set a good atmosphere when meeting a client for the first time:
1. How was your trip?
2. Have you been to the Philippines before? If so, what was the purpose of your visit?
3. What do you think about the weather in the Philippines? Do you like this weather and food here? = What do you think about the weather in the Philippines? Do you like the weather and food here?
4. Before we start the meeting, we’d like to offer some refreshments. Is there anything you prefer?
5. If you don’t mind, I’d like to have dinner with you after the meeting. Is there any specific food you’d like to have? / If you don’t mind, I’d like to have dinner with you after the meeting. Is there any specific food you’d prefer?

Teacher's comment: You constructed good sentences. There are minimal errors and suggestions for clarity, but you did a great job!