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Shea M.•1435 rep•2

Small talk phrases Sri Lanka Family weather questions

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'kohomada?' (how are you?), 'wardu?' (how are things?), 'family hondada?' (family fine?), 'weluwak wela?' (been a while), 'ela wetumak' (nice weather / cool). Sri Lankans love small talk — invest 30 seconds vs going straight to business.

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Kanchana W.•2830 rep•1

Kohomada + kade kanavada opener. Thanks!

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Shea M.•1435 rep•2

Cultural: 'kade kanavada?' (have you eaten?) is a common friendly opener (like 'how are you'). Answer 'kaduwa' (yes eaten) even if not — it's rhetorical. Weather always safe topic. Kids/family always warm topic.

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