英語で雑談！Kevin’s English Room Podcast DMで頂いた英語系の質問に答えていく！
Aug 16, 2020
Kevin and Yama-chan set a relaxed vibe while sharing quirky tastes during their ginger ale banter. They tackle intriguing questions from DMs, discussing the importance of matching tone in communications, from friendly chats to formal messages. The duo dives into the appropriateness of emojis in business and the nuances of polite refusals. They also touch on cultural phrases like 'peace' as a friendly farewell and clarify grammar nuances around 'be able to.' All this, peppered with light-hearted food conversations!
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Weird Ginger Ale Fizz
- Kevin describes a weird fizzy sensation from ginger ale that traveled through his nose when he drank it on an empty stomach.
- Yama-chan and Kevin speculate the drink's quality or empty stomach caused the odd fuzziness sensation.
Match The Sender's Tone
- Reply to friendly messages with the same level of politeness and warmth to match the sender's tone.
- In business, prioritize clear information over emojis, but mirror casual friendliness if the sender is informal.
Emojis Carry Different Weight
- Emojis are generally acceptable in casual messages but less essential in formal business contexts.
- Emotional nuance matters more in private messages than in business communications focused on facts.