If You Want to Get Better at Small Talk, Do These 10 Simple Things

The secrets to good small talk lie within this article

Matthew Royse
Change Your Mind Change Your Life

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If You want to get better at small talk, don’t make these 5 mistakes
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“American life is based on a reassurance that we like one another but won’t violate one another’s privacies. This makes it a land of small talk.” — Karan Mahajan, an Indian-American novelist, essayist, and critic

People who are good at small talk are masters at social interactions. They don’t ramble, know what to say next, and make others the stars of the show.

Small talk helps you build and grow relationships. It enables you to make new friends and develop meaningful and deep connections with others.

Like public speaking, you must hone your small talk skills. Small talk is not about your personality but about having excellent conversations that are not awkward.

If you can improve your comfort level with small talk, you can deepen your relationships with others and grow your career.

People who are good at small talk master these 10 things in conversations. Let’s dive in.

1. They Give Compliments

“I can live for two months on a good compliment.” — Mark Twain, an American writer

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Matthew Royse
Change Your Mind Change Your Life

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