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The Art of Small Talk

The Art of Small Talk

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Jaqueline Simbaña

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The Art of Small Talk

It will help you to connect with people around you.

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Small talk is a simple conversation.

The topic isn't important.

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When you make small talk, you don't give many details

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You might ask questions like:

  • How's life?

  • What have you been up to recently?

  • What's new with you?

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But, you don't expect a detailed answer

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SMALL TALK

Is a way to show friendliness and interest.

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If you meet a new colleague or you start a new class and you want to make friends, making a small talk sends a social signal

It says:

We are in the same social level, so we can be friendly wit each other.


Plus, small talk is a way to avoid silence in a conversation, which makes many people uncomfortable.

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TOOLS FOR SMALL TALK

  • Be an Ice-breaker (introduce).

  • Listen more than you talk.

  • Keep negative thoughts to yourself.

  • Positive energy.

The Art of Small Talk

It will help you to connect with people around you.

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