Lesson 2. Conectando en un evento

Small talk

Is a good way to start conversations at parties and networking events.

These appetizers are delicious.

Estos aperitivos son deliciosos.

Are you enjoying the evening?

¿Está disfrutando de la velada?

Evening

The part of the day between the end of the afternoon and night

Haven't we met before? You look very familiar.

¿No nos hemos visto antes? Me resultas muy familiar.

I see you work for Alliance.

Veo que trabajas para Alliance.

I'm with Defco. I'm their sales manager.

Yo trabajo para Defco. Soy su gerente de ventas.

I know him, too. It really is a small world.

Yo también lo conozco. Realmente es un mundo pequeño.

So, what brings you here today?

¿Qué le trae hoy por aquí?

I'm looking to get into finance.

Quiero dedicarme a las finanzas.

get into something

To become interested in an activity or subject, or start being involved in an activity

I'll give you my card.

Te daré mi tarjeta.

Give

To offer something to someone, or to provide someone with something

Have them give me a call.

Diles que me llamen.

Pleasure meeting you.

Un placer conocerte.

I see some old colleagues.

Veo a algunos viejos colegas.

Colleague

One of a group of people who work together

Get down to something

To start to direct your efforts and attention towards something

I'm exploring my options.

Estoy explorando mis opciones.

follow something up

To find out more about something, or take more action connected with it

business card

A _______ typically includes the person's name, company name and job title. The card also will include contact information, such as address, phone number, email and social networking details.