I'm hosting a foreign exchange student and need a bit of advice?
I'm currently hosting a foreign exchange student from Germany- and I hate to say it, but I am socially inept. I'm not a talker, I have little experience with treating guests, and she's also incredibly quiet since she's not accustomed to English. My German is insufficient to create any worthwhile small talk as well. Can anyone give me any tips on connecting with a foreign exchange student? >< I really want to be friends with her, but I have no clue how to approach the situation. And it really doesn't help that we both don't appear to indulge in conversation! And yet it makes me feel terrible just to let her sit on the bed and read and let her be bored....
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1 :
maybe show the exchange student the town,city; zoo or mall or something!! i mean if i went to another country i would like to see the place experince and stuff you know..so see what she likes and what you have in common with her or something!!
2 :
Well, break the ice (the awkward situation) by playing games together, finding out her favorite food, listening to music or watching movies. After you're through the awkward stage, then, ask her what she would like to know/see about your place. Show her around, give her a tour to historic monuments, famous landmarks and etc. It could be anything. You are only limited by your own imagination ;)
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You should try to figure out what she needs and wants. When she gets to you, she will confused in many things that she is not used to know about. Especially when she is in a different country. She will face a lot of mental changes and you get to help her on this.
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