According to the author, at a big party, small talk is used with the purpose of__________.A.making both others and yourself feel at easeB.excluding those you don't like from joining youC.keeping your voice low so only your friends can hear youD.comforting those who feel lonely
According to the author, at a big party, small talk is used with the purpose of__________.
A.making both others and yourself feel at ease
B.excluding those you don't like from joining you
C.keeping your voice low so only your friends can hear you
D.comforting those who feel lonely
B.excluding those you don't like from joining you
C.keeping your voice low so only your friends can hear you
D.comforting those who feel lonely
参考解析
解析：由最后一段“Now it’s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortablearound you”可知．A项“使他人和自己都感到轻松”与此相符，故选A项。
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