Read the room meaning | English from movies

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   Hana I'm completely calm, Theo. That's why I'm holding four pens.
2. 0:04
   Theo Great. So perfect time for my duck joke?
3. 0:09
   Tutor Friendly advice.
4. 0:14
   At Middleton Know your audience.
5. 0:18
   Tutor Direct nudge.
6. 0:23
   As Real as You Make It Read the room, Norm.
7. 0:28
   Tutor Blunt, a bit rude.
8. 0:32
   Slow West Take a hint, kid.
9. 0:37
   Theo Okay. I can read the room. No duck jokes.
10. 0:42
    Hana Thank you. Save it for the auditor. He needs a laugh.

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1. Question 1

   Your friend starts telling jokes while the team is upset about bad news. What is the most direct thing to say?

   A Read the room. B Know your audience. C I get the hint. D Did you pick up on the mood?
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2. Question 2

   Which line sounds the most rude?

   A Maybe save that for later. B Take a hint. C Now's not the time. D I can tell this isn't a good time.
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3. Question 3

   A coworker plans a very technical talk for new customers. Which advice fits best?

   A Take a hint. B I get the hint. C Know your audience.
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4. Question 4

   In the Short, what does Theo show when he says "I can read the room"?

   A He wants to tell the joke louder. B He notices Hana is stressed and stops the joke. C He wants Hana to leave.
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5. Question 5

   Which line is the polite way to stop a joke at work but keep it for later?

   A Take a hint. B Read the room. C Maybe save that for later.
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