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29 [twenty-nine]

At the restaurant 1

29 [twenty-nine]	At the 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_ t_i_ t_b_e t_k_n_ Is this table taken? I_ t___ t____ t_____ Is this table taken? __ ____ _____ ______ Is this table taken?
I would like the menu, please.	I w_u_d l_k_ t_e m_n_, p_e_s_. I would like the menu, please. I w____ l___ t__ m____ p______ I would like the menu, please. _ _____ ____ ___ _____ _______ I would like the menu, please.
What would you recommend?	W_a_ w_u_d y_u r_c_m_e_d_ What would you recommend? W___ w____ y__ r_________ What would you recommend? ____ _____ ___ __________ What would you recommend?

I’d like a beer.	I_d l_k_ a b_e_. I’d like a beer. I__ l___ a b____ I’d like a beer. ___ ____ _ _____ I’d like a beer.
I’d like a mineral water.	I_d l_k_ a m_n_r_l w_t_r_ I’d like a mineral water. I__ l___ a m______ w_____ I’d like a mineral water. ___ ____ _ _______ ______ I’d like a mineral water.
I’d like an orange juice.	I_d l_k_ a_ o_a_g_ j_i_e_ I’d like an orange juice. I__ l___ a_ o_____ j_____ I’d like an orange juice. ___ ____ __ ______ ______ I’d like an orange juice.

I’d like a coffee.	I_d l_k_ a c_f_e_. I’d like a coffee. I__ l___ a c______ I’d like a coffee. ___ ____ _ _______ I’d like a coffee.
I’d like a coffee with milk.	I_d l_k_ a c_f_e_ w_t_ m_l_. I’d like a coffee with milk. I__ l___ a c_____ w___ m____ I’d like a coffee with milk. ___ ____ _ ______ ____ _____ I’d like a coffee with milk.
With sugar, please.	W_t_ s_g_r_ p_e_s_. With sugar, please. W___ s_____ p______ With sugar, please. ____ ______ _______ With sugar, please.

I’d like a tea.	I_d l_k_ a t_a_ I’d like a tea. I__ l___ a t___ I’d like a tea. ___ ____ _ ____ I’d like a tea.
I’d like a tea with lemon.	I_d l_k_ a t_a w_t_ l_m_n_ I’d like a tea with lemon. I__ l___ a t__ w___ l_____ I’d like a tea with lemon. ___ ____ _ ___ ____ ______ I’d like a tea with lemon.
I’d like a tea with milk.	I_d l_k_ a t_a w_t_ m_l_. I’d like a tea with milk. I__ l___ a t__ w___ m____ I’d like a tea with milk. ___ ____ _ ___ ____ _____ I’d like a tea with milk.

Do you have cigarettes?	D_ y_u h_v_ c_g_r_t_e_? Do you have cigarettes? D_ y__ h___ c__________ Do you have cigarettes? __ ___ ____ ___________ Do you have cigarettes?
Do you have an ashtray?	D_ y_u h_v_ a_ a_h_r_y_ Do you have an ashtray? D_ y__ h___ a_ a_______ Do you have an ashtray? __ ___ ____ __ ________ Do you have an ashtray?
Do you have a light?	D_ y_u h_v_ a l_g_t_ Do you have a light? D_ y__ h___ a l_____ Do you have a light? __ ___ ____ _ ______ Do you have a light?

I’m missing a fork.	I_m m_s_i_g a f_r_. I’m missing a fork. I__ m______ a f____ I’m missing a fork. ___ _______ _ _____ I’m missing a fork.
I’m missing a knife.	I_m m_s_i_g a k_i_e_ I’m missing a knife. I__ m______ a k_____ I’m missing a knife. ___ _______ _ ______ I’m missing a knife.
I’m missing a spoon.	I_m m_s_i_g a s_o_n_ I’m missing a spoon. I__ m______ a s_____ I’m missing a spoon. ___ _______ _ ______ I’m missing a spoon.

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