

116: The FINE Art of Small Talk
8 snips Jan 1, 2024
Bela talks with best-selling author Debra Fine about the importance of small talk. Topics include Debra's journey from being an engineer to improving her conversation skills, the art of active listening and digging deeper in conversations, the significance of small talk in dating and creating chemistry, balancing talking and listening, overcoming the fear of rejection, developing the skill of being a good conversationalist, and the power of small talk in building connections.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
From Engineer to Conversationalist
01:36 • 25min
The Art of Active Listening and Digging Deeper in Conversations
26:47 • 5min
The Fine Art of Small Talk and Creating Chemistry
31:18 • 4min
Balancing Talking and Listening
35:04 • 10min
Overcoming the Fear of Rejection and Embracing Small Talk
45:05 • 6min
Developing the Skill of Being a Good Conversationalist
50:53 • 11min
The Power of Small Talk and Building Connections
01:02:06 • 3min