Small talk doesn't have to be awkward! Discover three effective strategies to make conversations feel more natural and engaging. Learn how to ask open-ended questions that spark interest and keep discussions flowing. Avoid the dreaded silence with practical tips that turn everyday interactions into meaningful connections, whether at a party or the grocery store. Embrace the art of small talk and transform your conversational skills!
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Action-Oriented Questions
Ask action-oriented questions in small talk, focusing on what people did, are doing, or will do.
Instead of asking "How's work?", try "What are you excited about this week?"
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Open-Ended Questions
Use open-ended questions that start with "what," "how," or "when" to encourage conversation.
Avoid closed-ended questions like "Did you have fun?", which elicit only yes or no answers.
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Embrace Short Conversations
Don't force small talk to last a certain length of time.
If the conversation naturally ends, politely excuse yourself.
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From communication expert Jefferson Fisher, this book provides immediately actionable strategies and phrases to transform your life and relationships by improving your communication. Fisher, a trial lawyer and leading voice on real-world communication, offers a tried-and-true three-part communication system (Say it with control, Say it with confidence, Say it to connect) that can be applied to any situation. The book teaches how to assert yourself, set boundaries, frame conversations, and overcome conflict with connection, ensuring that your every word has a positive impact on your relationships.
Small talk can be so awkward.
You’re trying to fill the silence, but the conversation just isn’t clicking. What do you do?
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 ways to make small talk feel natural, engaging, and even enjoyable. You’ll learn how to ask better questions, keep the conversation flowing, and avoid the awkward silence trap.
These tips will help you turn any small talk moment—whether at a party, in line at the grocery store, or before a meeting—into a real connection.
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