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  1. Do you like to chat with friends?
  2. What do you usually chat about?
  3. Do you prefer to chat with a group of people, or only one other friend?
  4. Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face, or via social media?
  5. Do you argue with friends?

Sample Answers

Do you like to chat with friends? Absolutely, I love catching up with my friends and talking about our lives. I think it's a great way to stay connected and share experiences. Plus, it's always nice to have someone to vent to or get advice from, you know, just to get things off your chest.

What do you usually chat about? You know, just everyday stuff, like what's been going on in our lives, our jobs, our families. Sometimes we'll talk about movies or TV shows we've seen, or sports. I've got a few friends who are really into music, so we'll often discuss new albums or artists we've discovered. I think it's nice to have a mix of light-hearted and more serious conversations.

Do you prefer to chat with a group of people, or only one other friend? I'd say it depends on the situation. If we're all hanging out at a party or something, I love being part of a big group conversation. But if I'm looking for something more in-depth, I prefer one-on-one chats. I feel like you can really dive deeper into topics and get to know each other better when it's just two people talking.

Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face, or via social media? Definitely face-to-face. I think there's something about being in the same physical space as someone that just makes the conversation feel more natural and spontaneous. Plus, you can pick up on all the nonverbal cues and body language, which I think is really important for building connections with people. Social media's great for staying in touch, but it's just not the same as being there in person.

Do you argue with friends? Yeah, I'd be lying if I said I never argued with friends. I think it's pretty normal to disagree with people you're close to, especially when you're passionate about something. But I try to approach arguments as a way to learn from each other and understand different perspectives. I've had friends where we've had some pretty heated discussions, but we've always managed to work through it and come out stronger on the other side.

Key Phrases and Idioms

catching up
to talk to someone you haven't seen or spoken to for a while, in order to find out what has happened in their life
I caught up with my friend from high school over the weekend.
We caught up on each other's news.

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