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WorksheetsSmall Talk Social Skills
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is small talk?
Silent thinking
Casual conversation about common, non-controversial topics.
A discussion about philosophy
What is the purpose of small talk?
To argue and create problems
To ease into interactions with people and make social situations more comfortable
To share deep &personal information
To make people uncomfortable
What type of topics should we talk about during small talk?
What is a neutral conversational topic?
Topics that are impossible / hard to argue about
What is a topic you can talk about for small talk?
Which of these would be an appropriate topic for small talk?
Weather
Politics
Medical problems
Religion
Which of these would be an appropriate topic to talk about for small talk?
Secrets
Movies or TV Shows
Gossip
Political events
Select all the topics that you could discuss for small talk.
Food
Books
Relationship Issues
Personal Finances
TRUE OR FALSE: Topics that we talk about for small talk should be things that most people do not argue about.
True
False
Why is it important to pick neutral topics for small talk?
To create a comfortable and welcoming environment, avoiding potential conflicts or discomfort.
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
True
False
What is a social situation where you might engage in small talk? Pick all that apply
At a family event with family you do not know that well
At the hospital with your doctor
At a social gathering like a party or get together
A job interview with the person who is interviewing you
Would you engage in small talk with people you already have deep and personal relationships with?
Yes because you do not know them
No because you guys are more likely to talk about deeper topics since you already know each other
Yes because you already know each other
Which of these is a good way to start a small talk conversation?
Asking about the weather
Discussing political views
Talking about personal finances
Debating religious beliefs
TRUE OR FALSE: Small talk is meant to be light and non-controversial.
True
False
Which of these topics is generally avoided in small talk?
Sports
Work
Politics
Hobbies
If the topic you pick for small talk makes the person you are talking to uncomfortable, should you continue talking to them about it?
Yes
No
If you do not want to talk about a topic that someone else has picked for small talk, what can you do?
How can you turn a conversation that starts with small talk into a deeper conversation?
By using your phone and looking disinterested
Is it always appropriate to turn a conversation that starts off as small talk into deeper conversation?
Yes, because all social situations are the same.
Yes, you can talk about whatever you want with anyone.
No, because different social situations call for different levels of conversation.
No, we should not ever talk to people ever.
Name a topic you like to talk about for small talk.
