Mastering Small Talk

What are the two options mentioned when you arrive at a party and your friends are not there?

• Calling your friends or going home

• Staring at your phone or talking to strangers

• Leaving the party or finding new friends

• Eating alone or dancing

What does recent research suggest about new acquaintances?

• They prefer not to talk to strangers

• They find you awkward

• They like you more than you think

• They are usually indifferent towards you

What is the 'liking gap'?

• The difference between how much you like someone and how much they like you

• The gap between your expectations and reality

• The time it takes to start liking someone

• The difference in social skills between two people

What type of questions should you ask to make small talk more engaging?

• Questions about their hobbies and interests

• Questions about their favorite movies

• Questions about their job

• Questions about their family

Why is it important to ask follow-up questions during a conversation?

• To impress the other person

• To avoid awkward silences

• To show that you are actively listening

• To keep the conversation going

What should you do with your phone during a conversation?

• Keep it in your hand

• Put it away

• Use it to take notes

• Check it occasionally

What percentage of jobs are found through professional networking?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 80%

How does small talk affect your sense of belonging?

• It makes you feel awkward

• It increases it

• It has no effect

• It decreases it

What is a common misconception about making small talk?

• It is only for extroverts

• It is always boring

• It is unpleasant but people like it more than they expect

• It is unnecessary

What is the key to improving your small talk skills?

• Avoiding it

• Reading books about it

• Practicing regularly

• Watching others do it