{"id":10965,"date":"2023-09-04T16:58:24","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T14:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/?p=10965"},"modified":"2023-09-06T17:29:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T15:29:29","slug":"natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrazioni Natalizie In Ufficio: Cosa aspettarti e come sopravvivere alle feste aziendali UK &#038; US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0abab5;color:#0abab5\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0abab5;color:#0abab5\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/#Benvenuti_al_Conversation_Club_di_MPEC\" >Benvenuti al Conversation Club di MPEC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/#Non_sai_da_dove_iniziare\" >Non sai da dove iniziare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/#Not_sure_where_to_start\" >Not sure where to start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/#Christmas_Idioms\" >Christmas Idioms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/#Today_the_Rules_of_the_Club_are_a_bit_different_pay_attention_everyone\" >Today, the Rules of the Club are a bit different, pay attention everyone!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/#Round_1_%E2%80%93_Lets_Warm_Up\" >Round 1 &#8211; Let&#8217;s Warm Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/#Helpful_Expressions_Round_1\" >Helpful Expressions Round 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/#Helpful_Expressions_Round_2\" >Helpful Expressions Round 2:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/#Round_2_Lets_Explore_it\" >Round 2: Let&#8217;s Explore it!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/#Round_3_White_Elephants\" >Round 3: White Elephants?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/#Helpful_Expressions_Round_3\" >Helpful Expressions Round 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/natale-in-ufficio-feste-aziendali-uk-us\/#Remember_%E2%80%93_there_is_always_more_Here_is_your_Follow_Up_video\" >Remember &#8211; there is always more! Here is your Follow Up video:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benvenuti_al_Conversation_Club_di_MPEC\"><\/span>Benvenuti al Conversation Club di MPEC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Il Natale al lavoro pu\u00f2 essere un momento gioioso ma se sei in un contesto culturale diverso dal tuo, pu\u00f2 risultare piuttosto impegnativo. Il periodo natalizio porta non solo allegria ma anche una serie di aspettative comunicative, interpersonali e comportamentali. Non sapere della loro esistenza pu\u00f2 essere un vero colpo per il nostro livello di confidence. In questa sessione esploriamo cosa aspettarci dalle celebrazioni natalizie nelle aziende di cultura inglese. Condividiamo suggerimenti su come non solo sopravvivere ma anche prosperare durante le festivit\u00e0 natalizie. Dalle feste in ufficio agli scambi di regali, questa conversazione mira a prepararti per gli eventi natalizi che potrebbero svolgersi in un posto di lavoro internazionale.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Prepared for you by:<\/mark> <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/il-metodo\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/method\/\">My Personal English Coach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non_sai_da_dove_iniziare\"><\/span>Non sai da dove iniziare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10939 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Conversation-Club-by-MPEC-Explained-ITALIANO-2.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Conversation-Club-by-MPEC-Explained-ITALIANO-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cosa \u00e8 il Conversation Club by MPEC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ottimizza-il-club.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ottimizza-il-club.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Come sfruttare la sessione al meglio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_sure_where_to_start\"><\/span>Not sure where to start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10941 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Conversation-Club-by-MPEC-Explained-ITALIANO-2.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Conversation-Club-by-MPEC-Explained-ITALIANO-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is the MPEC Conversation Club<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Club-Optimisation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to really benefit from each session<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/contatti\/\" style=\"color:#0abab5\">Contattaci per unirti al Club | Contact MPEC to join the Club<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0abab5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Idioms\"><\/span>Christmas Idioms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deck the Halls<\/strong><br>\ud83c\udf84\ud83c\udfe2 &#8211; To decorate a space for Christmas\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>It&#8217;s time to deck the halls; the office is looking a bit drab.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trim the Tree<\/strong><br>\ud83c\udf32\u2702\ufe0f &#8211; Refers to both decorating a Christmas tree and cutting costs in a business\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>We need to trim the tree before the year ends to meet our budget targets.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elf Yourself<\/strong><br>\ud83e\udddd\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\udcbc &#8211; Taking on more responsibilities, like an elf helping Santa\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Sarah had to elf herself to get all the reports done before the Christmas break.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snowed Under<\/strong><br>\u2744\ufe0f\ud83d\udcd1 &#8211; Overwhelmed with work\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>I can&#8217;t attend the Christmas party; I&#8217;m completely snowed under with assignments.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stocking Stuffer<\/strong><br>\ud83e\udde6\ud83c\udf81 &#8211; Small but useful gifts or bonuses\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Management is giving out some stocking stuffers this year, like vouchers and extra leave days.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jingle All the Way<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udd14\ud83d\udee3\ufe0f &#8211; Going full out in business efforts or celebrations\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>We&#8217;ve decided to jingle all the way with our marketing campaign this Christmas.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sleigh the Competition<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udef7\ud83e\udd47 &#8211; To outperform competitors significantly\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>With our new product, we&#8217;re planning to sleigh the competition this holiday season.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Grinch<\/strong><br>\ud83e\udd2c\ud83c\udf84 &#8211; Someone who dampens the Christmas spirit, often a boss or coworker\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Don&#8217;t be such a Grinch; a little holiday fun won&#8217;t hurt our productivity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wrap it Up<\/strong><br>\ud83c\udf81\ud83d\udd1a &#8211; To conclude something, often a project or deal, also to wrap gifts\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>We need to wrap it up before the holidays so we can start the new year fresh.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light Up the Room<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udca1\ud83c\udfe2 &#8211; To make a significant impact, often during meetings or presentations\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>His innovative ideas really lit up the room during the annual Christmas meeting.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Today_the_Rules_of_the_Club_are_a_bit_different_pay_attention_everyone\"><\/span>Today, the Rules of the Club are a bit different, pay attention everyone!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_1_%E2%80%93_Lets_Warm_Up\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Round 1 &#8211; Let&#8217;s Warm Up  <\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open<\/strong> one of the Xmas Traditions below, your partner should open the other one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Give yourself 1 min<\/strong> to read through the card, then take turns to briefly present and explain your Tradition to your partner (1-2 min) Advanced Students: Try not looking at the card at all \ud83d\ude43<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role play<\/strong> using the Conversation Starters you find on your Xmas Tradition Card. Role Play Set up: You and  Your Partner work together. Speak about the Holiday using the Conversation Starters from the card.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Secret-Santa.pdf\">Xmas Tradition 1<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Office-Christmas-Party.pdf\">Xmas Tradition 2<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helpful_Expressions_Round_1\"><\/span><strong>Helpful Expressions<\/strong> Round 1 <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To draw names<\/strong>: To randomly select who buys for whom. <em>We&#8217;re drawing names for Secret Santa next week.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To play it safe<\/strong>: To choose something low-risk or uncontroversial. <em>If you don&#8217;t know the person well, it&#8217;s best to play it safe with the gift.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\"> <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10815\" style=\"width:392px;height:392px\" width=\"392\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To let your hair down<\/strong>: To relax and enjoy oneself.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The Christmas party is a great opportunity to let your hair down.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To be the life of the party<\/strong>: To be energetic and entertaining.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Sarah was the life of the party; she even got everyone to dance!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helpful_Expressions_Round_2\"><\/span>Helpful Expressions Round 2:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>To go all out<\/strong>: To make a big effort.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Wow, you really went all out with that ugly Christmas sweater.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tongue-in-cheek<\/strong>: Meant to be understood as a joke, though often in a way that might seem serious.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Wearing ugly sweaters is done in a tongue-in-cheek manner.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_2_Lets_Explore_it\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Round 2: Let&#8217;s Explore it! <\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open<\/strong> one of the Xmas Traditions below, your partner should open the other one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Give yourself 1 min<\/strong> to read through the card, then take turns to briefly present and explain your Tradition to your partner (1-2 min) Advanced Students: Try not looking at the card at all \ud83d\ude43<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role play<\/strong> using the Conversation Starters you find on your Xmas Tradition Card. 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