Emily: Hey, Juan! Have you ever noticed how cross-cultural small talk can sometimes be a bit tricky? Juan: Oh, absolutely. ____ questions in one culture might be seen as ____ in another. Emily: Totally. It's like there's a ____ for decoding cultural norms before ____ in small talk. Juan: True. What might seem like a harmless question in one culture might be viewed as ____ or even ____ in another. Emily: Right? It's interesting how a simple "How are you?" can draw a ____ between cultures. Juan: And don't get me started on ____. In some cultures, discussing ____ is a way to connect, while in others, it's ____ as showing off. Emily: Absolutely. I once ____ a colleague from a different culture on their success, and they seemed ____ aback, almost offended. Juan: Cultural ____ indeed! What might be considered friendly ____ in one culture might be met with ____ in another. Emily: And let's not forget about hidden ____. Some cultures ____ directness, while others prefer a more ____ approach. Juan: Yeah, it's like navigating a minefield of cultural ____. You never know when a seemingly ____ question might uncover a ____ agenda. Emily: So true. It's all about being culturally aware and approaching small talk with an ____. Juan: Definitely. It's a skill that comes with experience and, sometimes, a few small talk ____. Emily: Agreed. But hey, the more we learn about each other's cultures, the ____ our conversations become. Juan: Absolutely. Let's keep ____ the diversity in our small talk adventures!

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