He broke the ice by starting a conversation to break the awkward silence.

I always enjoy gossiping with her.

She always likes gossip, and gets excited when she knows someone's secret.

He grew up in a region where Mandarin is not very common.

He and I held a meeting to settle the matter.

He and I finally came to terms.

He often tells interesting yarns.

He is always talking about his big talk.

This ancient proverb, 'know the other side and yourself, and you will not be in danger in a hundred battles', teaches us the importance of understanding ourselves and others.

He and his brother look so alike, they seem like the very same person.