Small Talk at a Company Party

Listen to the audio and read the transcript below. All key vocabulary in bold has been translated into Serbian in the Glossary at the bottom of the page.

Employee 1: Hey there! I’m Luke. We haven’t met yet, right?
Employee 2: No, we haven’t. I’m Mina. Nice to meet you!
Employee 1: Likewise, Mina! How are you enjoying the party so far?
Employee 2: It’s been really fun! The music is fantastic, and the atmosphere is lively. How about you?
Employee 1: I’m having a good time too. Have you tried any of the food?
Employee 2: Yes, the appetizers are delicious. The sliders are my favorite. What about you?
Employee 1: I haven’t tried them yet, but they look amazing. By the way, what department are you in?
Employee 2: I work in sales. What about you?
Employee 1: I’m in marketing. It’s always interesting to meet colleagues from different areas. Is this your first company party?
Employee 2: Yes, it is. So far, so good!
Employee 1: I’ve been to a couple before. So, what other events or activities do you enjoy outside of work?
Employee 2: I’m into hiking and cooking. How about you?
Employee 1: Sounds cool. I enjoy soccer and jogging.
Employee 2: Great! Well, Luke, it was nice meeting you. Let’s continue mingling.
Employee 1: Enjoy the rest of the evening!

Glossary

likewise – takođe
How are you enjoying the party so far – Kako ti se sviđa žurka dosad
lively – živahno
appetizer – predjelo
sliders – mini sendviči
I’m into – Volim
mingle – upoznavati druge ljude
Enjoy the rest of the evening – Uživaj u ostatku večeri