If You Hate Small Talk, You Need These Conversation-Starters For The Holidays (The 12 Questions That Will Make People Love Talking To You) | The Quickie

Dec 17, 2025

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Between the holiday parties, family dinners, office events, and end-of-year gatherings... the holiday season can be a lot. (Even for extroverts like me.)

If you’ve ever felt socially drained, awkward, anxious, or stuck in mind-numbing small talk during the holidays, I gotchu. This episode will hook you up with powerful conversation starters and questions you can keep in your back pocket to help you navigate social situations with confidence, steer conversations away from awkward topics and political landmines, and actually feel connected to the people around you.

Whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, cutting back from relying on drinking at parties, or just tired of endless small talk, learning how to ask better questions is one of the most underrated communication skills you can have.

Research shows that the best communicators ask up to 20 times more questions than the average person... and that people consistently underestimate how much others crave meaningful conversation. So don't worry about making it weird... thoughtful questions aren't awkward, they're impactful.

✨Tune in to hear about:

The most interesting and fun conversation starters
Why asking good questions releases oxytocin and builds closeness
Questions to avoid small talk, create real connection, and bond the room
Reflection questions to spark meaningful year-end conversations
Forward-looking questions for intentions, growth, and the new year
How to redirect uncomfortable topics with boundaries and grace
Why curiosity is the ultimate hack for social confidence and overcoming social anxiety

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