to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation
начать дружескую беседу в неудобной ситуации (nachat' druzheskuyu besedu v neudobnoy situatsii)
"To break the ice, I told a joke."
"Чтобы растопить лед, я рассказал шутку." (Chtoby **rastopit' led**, ya rasskazal shutku)
to have a fondness or affection for something or someone
a person who is content and satisfied with life
casual or polite conversation about unimportant topics
legal protection given to diplomats from prosecution
to teach someone how to do a job or task
to tell something briefly
