Small Talk Social Skills

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What is small talk?

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Casual conversation about common, non-controversial topics.

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What is the purpose of small talk?

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To ease into interactions with people and make social situations more comfortable

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What type of topics should we talk about during small talk?

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Neutral topics such as the weather, current events, hobbies, travel, or mutual interests.

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What is a neutral conversational topic?

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Topics that are impossible / hard to argue about

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Which of these would be an appropriate topic for small talk? Weather, Politics, Medical problems, Religion

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Weather

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Which of these would be an appropriate topic to talk about for small talk? Secrets, Movies or TV Shows, Gossip, Political events

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Movies or TV Shows

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TRUE OR FALSE: Topics that we talk about for small talk should be things that most people do not argue about.

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True

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Why is it important to pick neutral topics for small talk?

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To create a comfortable and welcoming environment, avoiding potential conflicts or discomfort.

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TRUE OR FALSE: Picking neutral topics for small talk opens the door for you to build your relationship with people you are talking to by making them more comfortable

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True

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Would you engage in small talk with people you already have deep and personal relationships with?

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No because you guys are more likely to talk about deeper topics since you already know each other