Big about Small

Elena Levina
Sep 4, 2018 · 2 min read

Have you ever thought about a small talk that happens at least a dozen times a day? Small talk about nothing. But think just for a second how many times it saved you when you were trying not to look lost during the important events.

It’s really important to understand its meaning and to know how to use it. That’s why I put below the main points from the article that motivated me to use small talk in the proper way.

The Fine Art of Small Talk (an excerpt)

  • Casual conversation happens at least a dozen times a day.
  • Unfortunately, in our preoccupation with our own discomfort, our neighbors, acquaintances, and associates label us distant, cold, and reserved.
  • Small talk is the icebreaker that clears the way for more intimate conversation, laying the foundation for a stronger relationship. People who excel at small talk are experts at making others feel included, valued, and comfortable.
  • The good news about conversation skills is that any one can learn them.
  • Because of the events of September 11, 2001, not only do we Americans share a common experience of great magnitude, but now more than ever we long to communicate with each other about terrorism, war, and sometimes anything but terrorism and war.
  • Small talk is essential to creating and enriching business relationships. Investors choose financial planners as much for their ability to make them feel secure and comfortable as they do for their financial savvy.
  • People appreciate a conversation in which they feel acknowledged, heard, and significant.
  • Casual conversation and informal icebreakers offer opportunities to build rapport, create a cohesive team, and increase the chances of success.
  • Small talk is no small thing. Appreciating the power of small talk is the first step. By recognizing its value, you’ll be more inclined to acquire the skills.
  • Improving your conversation skills can enhance your leadership abilities, reduce your anxiety in social situations, boost your confidence, lead you to new friendships, and more.

It sounds great, doesn’t it?

Instead let’s make a small talk (:

Till the next time,
Elena