Have them sit in groups of two or three and take turns complimenting each other. After a while, have them change groups and do the same thing. Requests Teach students how to ask for something they want or need and how to respond to requests. Tell them that in Western culture it is not impolite to ask or refuse requests. Then have them practice the expressions used for requests in pairs.
Preferences Teach the students how to express their preferences.
Tell them that in Western culture it is more preferable to make quick decisions about their preferences and express it clearly. Then divide them into groups of four or five. Have one of each group play a waiter or waitress' role and the others guests at a restaurant. They practice asking and expressing their preferences in each group. After a while have them change the roles and play it several times.