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29 [twenty-nine]

At the restaurant 1

29 [nege en twintig]	In die restaurant 1

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Successful speaking can be learnt!

Speaking is relatively easy. Successful speaking, on the other hand, is much more difficult. That is to say, how we say something is more important than that what we say. Various studies have shown this. Listeners subconsciously pay attention to certain characteristics of speakers. Thus, we can influence whether or not our speech will be well received. We just always have to pay close attention to how we speak. This applies to our body language as well. It must be authentic and fit with our personality. The voice also plays a role, because it is always assessed too. With men, for example, a deeper voice is advantageous. It makes the speaker appear confident and competent. On the other hand, a variation of voice has no effect. Particularly important however, is speed when speaking. The success of conversations was examined in experiments. Successful speaking means being able to persuade others. He who wants to persuade others must not speak too quickly. Otherwise he gives the impression that he is not sincere. But speaking too slowly is also unfavorable. People who speak very slowly come across as unintelligent. Therefore, it's best to speak with average speed. 3.5 words per second is ideal. Pauses are also important in speaking. They make our speech more natural and believable. As a consequence, listeners trust us. 4 or 5 pauses per minute are ideal. So just try to control your speech better! Then let the next interview come…

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Is this table taken?	I_ d_e t_f_l o_p_ Is die tafel oop? I_ d__ t____ o___ Is die tafel oop? __ ___ _____ ____ Is die tafel oop?
I would like the menu, please.	E_ w_l g_a_g d_e s_y_k_a_t h_ a_s_b_i_f_ Ek wil graag die spyskaart hê asseblief. E_ w__ g____ d__ s________ h_ a_________ Ek wil graag die spyskaart hê asseblief. __ ___ _____ ___ _________ __ __________ Ek wil graag die spyskaart hê asseblief.
What would you recommend?	W_t k_n u a_n_e_e_l_ Wat kan u aanbeveel? W__ k__ u a_________ Wat kan u aanbeveel? ___ ___ _ __________ Wat kan u aanbeveel?

I’d like a beer.	E_ w_l g_a_g ’_ b_e_ h_. Ek wil graag ’n bier hê. E_ w__ g____ ’_ b___ h__ Ek wil graag ’n bier hê. __ ___ _____ __ ____ ___ Ek wil graag ’n bier hê.
I’d like a mineral water.	E_ w_l g_a_g ’_ m_n_r_a_w_t_r h_. Ek wil graag ’n mineraalwater hê. E_ w__ g____ ’_ m____________ h__ Ek wil graag ’n mineraalwater hê. __ ___ _____ __ _____________ ___ Ek wil graag ’n mineraalwater hê.
I’d like an orange juice.	E_ w_l g_a_g ’_ l_m_e_s_p h_. Ek wil graag ’n lemoensap hê. E_ w__ g____ ’_ l________ h__ Ek wil graag ’n lemoensap hê. __ ___ _____ __ _________ ___ Ek wil graag ’n lemoensap hê.

I’d like a coffee.	E_ w_l g_a_g ’_ k_f_i_ h_. Ek wil graag ’n koffie hê. E_ w__ g____ ’_ k_____ h__ Ek wil graag ’n koffie hê. __ ___ _____ __ ______ ___ Ek wil graag ’n koffie hê.
I’d like a coffee with milk.	E_ w_l g_a_g ’_ k_f_i_ m_t m_l_ h_. Ek wil graag ’n koffie met melk hê. E_ w__ g____ ’_ k_____ m__ m___ h__ Ek wil graag ’n koffie met melk hê. __ ___ _____ __ ______ ___ ____ ___ Ek wil graag ’n koffie met melk hê.
With sugar, please.	M_t s_i_e_, a_s_b_i_f_ Met suiker, asseblief. M__ s______ a_________ Met suiker, asseblief. ___ _______ __________ Met suiker, asseblief.

I’d like a tea.	E_ w_l g_a_g t_e h_. Ek wil graag tee hê. E_ w__ g____ t__ h__ Ek wil graag tee hê. __ ___ _____ ___ ___ Ek wil graag tee hê.
I’d like a tea with lemon.	E_ w_l g_a_g t_e m_t s_u_l_m_e_ h_. Ek wil graag tee met suurlemoen hê. E_ w__ g____ t__ m__ s_________ h__ Ek wil graag tee met suurlemoen hê. __ ___ _____ ___ ___ __________ ___ Ek wil graag tee met suurlemoen hê.
I’d like a tea with milk.	E_ w_l g_a_g t_e m_t m_l_ h_. Ek wil graag tee met melk hê. E_ w__ g____ t__ m__ m___ h__ Ek wil graag tee met melk hê. __ ___ _____ ___ ___ ____ ___ Ek wil graag tee met melk hê.

Do you have cigarettes?	H_t j_ s_g_r_t_e_ Het jy sigarette? H__ j_ s_________ Het jy sigarette? ___ __ __________ Het jy sigarette?
Do you have an ashtray?	H_t j_ ’_ a_b_k_ Het jy ’n asbak? H__ j_ ’_ a_____ Het jy ’n asbak? ___ __ __ ______ Het jy ’n asbak?
Do you have a light?	H_t j_ ’_ a_n_t_k_r_ Het jy ’n aansteker? H__ j_ ’_ a_________ Het jy ’n aansteker? ___ __ __ __________ Het jy ’n aansteker?

I’m missing a fork.	E_ k_r_ ’_ v_r_. Ek kort ’n vurk. E_ k___ ’_ v____ Ek kort ’n vurk. __ ____ __ _____ Ek kort ’n vurk.
I’m missing a knife.	E_ k_r_ ’_ m_s_ Ek kort ’n mes. E_ k___ ’_ m___ Ek kort ’n mes. __ ____ __ ____ Ek kort ’n mes.
I’m missing a spoon.	E_ k_r_ ’_ l_p_l_ Ek kort ’n lepel. E_ k___ ’_ l_____ Ek kort ’n lepel. __ ____ __ ______ Ek kort ’n lepel.

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