Xuan Tackles Japan! / スアン日本へ行く！

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  #1

  Chasing a dream

  Ask questions and let the other person do the talking.

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  #2

  The courage to ask

  Ask for repetition in an efficient manner.

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  #3

  Say something, anything

  Say what you can, using words and phrases you know.

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  #4

  Creating your perfect home

  Replace the part you cannot recall with "nantoka".

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  #5

  I want us to be friends

  Find something in common to talk about.

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  #6

  Don't be shy to ask

  Ask the other person if you made a mistake or not.

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  #7

  But I wasn't finished...

  Let the other person know that you’re thinking.

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  #8

  Check as you go

  Ask the other person if they understand what you’re saying.

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  #9

  Letting them know I'm listening

  Use interjections effectively.

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  #10

  Speaking simply is thoughtful

  Rephrase in short, simple sentences.

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  #11

  ASAP isn't easy

  Ask when exactly it needs to be done by.

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  #12

  Ending a conversation on a high note

  Send a signal that you want to end the conversation.

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  #13

  Putting yourself in the guest's shoes?

  Explain by giving examples.

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  #14

  If you don't remember...

  Describe its characteristics if you can't remember what it's called.

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  #15

  Everyone has an opinion

  Bring them into the discussion by asking for their thoughts.

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  #16

  When changing the subject

  Tell the other person you're going to change the subject.

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  #17

  When you disagree

  Aknowledge the other person's opinion before saying your own.

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  #18

  Broden my horizons?

  Ask for examples.

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  #19

  Taking a step forward

  Ask for permission to say something. 

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  #20

  I actually need a favor

  Tell them first that you need a favor.

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  #21

  I can use that!

  Explain with illustrations.

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  #22

  An unexpected task

  Process the information and explain the key points.

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  #23

  What I really want to do

  Identify the points that have been raised.

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  #24

  A new start

  Try using new expressions and check with the other person if you're not sure.