Before Breakfast Try a collaborative riff
Dec 11, 2025
Explore the art of collaborative riffing as a fun twist on small talk. Discover why typical conversations often fall flat and learn techniques like bridge phrases and shared jokes to foster deeper connections. Hear examples of co-creating movie lists and how playful discussions can ignite brainstorming in meetings. Uncover the benefits of this approach that can transform mundane chatter into engaging dialogue, making social interactions enjoyable and inspiring.
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Try Collaborative Riffing
- Try collaborative riffing to turn shallow small talk into a shared creative moment.
- Use prompts like "that reminds me" or "can you imagine if?" to build on others' remarks.
Small Talk Often Goes Nowhere
- Small talk often becomes a ping-pong of superficial similarities that leads nowhere meaningful.
- Collaborative riffing shifts conversation from mining commonalities to inventing shared ideas.
Build On Others, Don't Compete
- Resist the urge to reply only with your own example and instead build on what was just said.
- Refer back to earlier parts of the conversation to create inside jokes and playful momentum.