Patricia+&+Celine

My summer holiday in Pietarsaari

We had planned with my friend Ana that I will spent my summer holiday in her house. We hadn’t met over one year so I was very nervous and enthusiastic. When there was only one week school left, I was hoping that it would already end. When the time came and I got my school certificate, I ran to home and started to pack my bags. I throw everything what I saw and wasn’t thinking what should I really pack.

Next thing what I remember is that I was on the train and going to Pietarsaari! When I arrived to Pietarsaari, I saw Ana and her dad looking for me. After we had hugged and talk some things, we finally arrived to their house.

Me and Ana went to almost every day to beach and swam all the time. We both got nice tans and planned to live like this when we are adults. Finally when I was spenting my last day in Pietarsaari and we barbecued some sausages and skewer. After that we planned that Ana will come to Turku next summer holiday!

Celine

Even words are a huge part of communication the body talk tells us also a lot of other people. When I meet some guy for the first time, I pay attention how the guy looks in the eye. Staring at other person face feels very uncomfortable so the person should look away briefly and then look back again. Then the eye contact seems nice and smart. I notice first about person what kind of position the guy has. For example leaning away shows you`ve heard enough. If I want to keep my interest the other person should be excited to explain things she/he has. His/her hands should be visible and the person should never tap on the floor or drum his/her fingers on the table because that just indicate the person would rather be anywhere else than she/he is right then. The first impression I get a man is generally truthful, even though exceptions can be found. Nervous, anxious or impatient person can for example tap on the floor or drumming their fingers on the table. Self-confident and smart person behaves confidently; looks in the eye, sits calmly and seems interest in what you are saying.
 * Body Talk **

Patricia

Tourists in America

-Hello, could you please tell us the way to the museum? We are new here so we really don`t know anything about this city.

-Oh yes, of course. This really is big city so it`s understandable that you are little lost. Have you just moved here?

-Oh no, we`re just on vacation, you see. We are going to stay here for two weeks. Today our plan is walking around and the girls would like to go shopping already today. It`s going to be a long day for us guys, you see.

-I understand. I have four daughters and it means it costs me lots of money and time. By the way, shouldn`t I take you to the museum like you asked me?

-Well, it would be nice to get there before it gets dark.

-Oh, you are really fun guy, you must be a Finn, aren’t you?

-No, we come from Sweden.

-Ok, but could I now show you the way? I`m in a hurry because I`m working as a local guide and I´m already late from work. Haha, this is me, always talking to strangers.

-Oh yes, we are also already five minutes late for our meeting. I think our guide is already waiting for us.

-In the museum? Is there any chance you are Mr. Barker?

-Yes, why?

-Believe it or not, I’m your guide!

-What a coincidence!