In case you don’t know the answer

• I don’t know.
• I don’t know anything about that.
• I haven’t thought about that.

• I’m sorry, could you be more specific?
• What do you mean exactly?
• What’s the point?

Speaking 1: What’s the point?

Ask your partner the following questions:

• How many are there in your family?
• What’s the most important thing in your life?
• What is/was your GPA in university?
• Do you have a girlfriend/ boyfriend?

If you need time to think

• Hmm, let me see…
• Let me think about that.
• Well…Good question.

• Pardon me? Could you please repeat that?
• I don’t understand.
• I didn’t hear what you said.
• What does that mean?

Speaking 2: Pardon me?

Ask your partner the following questions:

• Do you believe in ESP?
• Have you ever been to a BYOB party?
• What’s the purpose of life?
• What do you think of MLI?

If you feel your English is not good enough

• I know what you’re talking about, but it’s difficult for me to explain in English.
• I’m not sure if I can answer properly in English, but let me try.

If the question is too personal or rude

• I’m sorry, I’d rather not say.
• That’s a little personal.
• I’d rather not talk about it.
• It’s none of your business.

Speaking 3: It’s none of your business!

Ask your partner the following questions:

• How many men/women have you kissed?
• Are you a good kisser?
• How much money do you make?
• Can you explain the meaning of “yin & yang”?
• What grosses you out?