1. 9.Conversational Ballgames

2. Conversation stopper ① ●When the author joined in simple conversations with Japanese… Japanese look startled the conversational topic come to a halt

3. Conversation stopper ② ●Even though the author was speaking Japanese... the conversation in a western way Japanese-style conversations≠ western-style conversations different conversational ballgames discover!

4. Conversational tennis ① ★ A western-style conversation tennis not expect expect - simply to agree - add something - do nothing more - a reason for agreeing… - an elaboration ★ For Americans question, challenge, disagree happy!

5. Conversational tennis ② ball carry idea further, or answer questions or objections goes back and forth a new twist, an original spin, a powerful smash

6. Conversational tennis ③ ●not trying to hit each other trying to hit the ball ★ not expect anyone to get hurt a good conversation ＝ interesting, exciting the more vigorous the action, the more interesting and exciting the game

7. Conversational tennis ④ ●more than 2 people in the conversation doubles in tennis, volleyball no waiting in line no one stops the game responsible for to give you a turn taking your own turn ★ Keep the ball going!

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