Vocab List 词汇表
Small talk
闲聊
Casual conversation with acquaintances or strangers — expected and normal in America, not considered intrusive
Personal space
个人空间
The physical distance Americans prefer in conversation — roughly arm's length, more than in China
Hangout
出去玩
Informal social time with friends — no formal invitation needed, "want to hang out?" is enough
Potluck
百乐餐
A meal where everyone brings a dish to share — common at parties, clubs, and school events
Oversharing
说太多私事
Talking too much about personal problems to acquaintances — American friendliness has a filter; not everyone is a close friend