Tell me about a time you complimented a complete stranger out of the blue.
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A natural way to answer
There was a man ahead of me in a queue with great trainers, so I just said so. He seemed genuinely chuffed and we ended up having a natter until I reached the till. A small thing, but it felt good.
Key phrases to use
- out of the blue — suddenly and without warning“She called me out of the blue after years.”
- make someone's day — do something that makes a person feel really happy“Your note completely made my day.”
- have a natter — have a relaxed, chatty conversation about nothing important“We had a lovely natter over the fence.”
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