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Viață Cotidiană - Socializing

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to [give] {sb} some skin

to slap one's palm against the palm of another person as a way of greeting or congratulating them

a bate palma cu cineva, a da un high five

a bate palma cu cineva, a da un high five

Ex: Delighted, I gave him some skin, and his mother gave him a big hug. 
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to [rub] shoulders with {sb}

to have the opportunity to spend time with a famous person, whether professionally or socially

a se învârti printre vedete, a sta în preajma oamenilor faimoși

a se învârti printre vedete, a sta în preajma oamenilor faimoși

Ex: He was excited to attend the prestigious event, where he could rub shoulders with industry leaders. 
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to [chew] the fat

to enjoy a friendly talk with a person for a long period of time

a sta la povești, a sporovăi pe îndelete

a sta la povești, a sporovăi pe îndelete

Ex: We spent the evening chewing the fat about our favorite movies and music. 
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to [shoot] the breeze

to keep talking with a person about no particular subject

a sta la taclale, a povesti despre una-alta

a sta la taclale, a povesti despre una-alta

Ex: We've been shooting the breeze for well over an hour now. 
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to [break] the ice

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

a sparge gheața, a destinde atmosfera

a sparge gheața, a destinde atmosfera

Ex: He told a lighthearted joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meeting. 
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hello stranger
hello stranger
[interjecție]

used for greeting a person whom one has not seen for a significant period of time

Ia uite cine a apărut!, Pe unde ai umblat?

Ia uite cine a apărut!, Pe unde ai umblat?

Ex: Well, hello, stranger! It's been ages since we last caught up. 
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small talk
small talk
[substantiv]

brief and polite conversation about random subjects, often in a social setting

discuție de complezență, conversație lejeră

discuție de complezență, conversație lejeră

Ex: During the reception, they engaged in small talk about the weather and local events. 
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a sight for sore eyes

someone or something that when seen makes one very pleased

o apariție care bucură ochii, îți face plăcere să-l vezi

o apariție care bucură ochii, îți face plăcere să-l vezi

Ex: The sunset over the Strait of Malacca is a sight for sore eyes. 
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penny for your thoughts

used as a question when one wants to know what another person has in mind at the moment

La ce te gândești?, Ce-ți trece prin minte?

La ce te gândești?, Ce-ți trece prin minte?

Ex: You seem lost in thought; care to share? A penny for your thoughts. 
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(speak|talk) of the devil
speak of the devil
[Propoziție]

said when one is in the middle of a conversation about a particular person and that person suddenly shows up

Vorbești de lup!, Tocmai vorbeam despre tine!

Vorbești de lup!, Tocmai vorbeam despre tine!

Ex: I was telling Jane about your recent success, and you walked in – talk of the devil. 
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not be a stranger
not be a stranger
[Propoziție]

used to ask a departing person to keep visiting or communicating with one

Să nu dispari, Mai treci pe la noi

Să nu dispari, Mai treci pe la noi

Ex: It's been a while since we last met; please don't be a stranger – let's catch up soon. 
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to [overstay|outstay] {one's} welcome

(particularly of a guest) to stay in someone's house longer than is considered appropriate, often to the point where one is not welcomed anymore

a sta prea mult, a abuza de ospitalitate

a sta prea mult, a abuza de ospitalitate

Ex: After the cool reception I received at breakfast, it was apparent that I had overstayed my welcome at the cottage of my father's friend. 
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to [wash] {one's} hands of {sb}

to completely end one's relationship with someone

a rupe legătura cu cineva, a nu mai vrea să aibă de-a face cu cineva

a rupe legătura cu cineva, a nu mai vrea să aibă de-a face cu cineva

Ex: When her son was arrested again she washed her hands of him. 
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to [keep] to {oneself}

to choose not to communicate or interact with other people

a sta retras, a nu prea socializa

a sta retras, a nu prea socializa

Ex: She's a quiet person who tends to keep to herself, especially in a crowded room. 
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