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BEP 400 – Socializing with Colleagues 1: Meeting New People
Sep 10, 2023
Learn effective strategies for engaging in light and informal conversations with colleagues you are meeting for the first time. Discuss personal introductions, building on others' comments, using unfinished sentences to invite further conversation. Small talk topics include name, job, places, and travel. Role-play scenarios where speakers engage in small talk, discuss travel experiences, and talk about plans after the event. Focus on engaging in small talk and sharing travel experiences with colleagues.
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- Engaging in small talk can help build rapport and create a comfortable atmosphere when meeting colleagues for the first time.
- Making inferences and inviting further comments can keep the conversation going and show engagement and interest in the discussion.
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Building Rapport Through Small Talk
When meeting colleagues for the first time, engaging in small talk can help build rapport and make the conversation more comfortable. By discussing light and safe topics like travel or shared experiences, you can create a connection with your colleagues and establish a positive atmosphere.
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