The Art of Charm

Breaking The Ice (Small Talk Toolbox)

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Jan 24, 2022
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INSIGHT

Loneliness Becomes Dangerous New Normal

  • Loneliness can become a dangerous new normal if prolonged, harming mental and physical health.
  • Minimal social interactions, even small talk with strangers, significantly improve happiness and connectedness.
ADVICE

Ask Open-Ended Questions

  • Use open-ended questions to show genuine curiosity when breaking the ice.
  • Avoid witty one-liners or statements as strangers might not realize the conversation is directed at them.
ANECDOTE

Failed Humor Attempts in Ice-Breaking

  • Two confident men tried humor and performance to break the ice but their attempts fell flat and felt pressured.
  • Overthinking and trying to be extra funny often shuts down conversation rather than opens it.
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