50 Questions You Should Ask During Small Talk
These simple and thought-provoking questions will help you excel during the awkward small talk moments
“Friendship begins with small talks; then grows into a long and deep conversation, the next thing you know you care so much.” — Unknown
Small talk is critical to success — whether you like doing it or not.
Networking. Speaking to a potential new customer. Meeting new people.
You must be able to build rapport with others during a light, informal, and casual conversation.
Small talk is about talking to someone new. We have all experienced small talk in our lives. Some people are just better at it than others.
The good news is you can make it more natural, less awkward, and not dull.
If you can ask thought-provoking questions that go beyond a simple “yes” or “no” answer, you can keep the small talk going for a while. In a matter of no time, you have made a new friend.
“I like people who can keep the conversation going, no matter how random the topics get.” — Unknown
You can make small talk more memorable and less awkward by showing your emotional intelligence, taking risks, and finding common ground.
