Fill in the Blanks Making small talk. Online version Reading by MaNuel Btz 1 comments talking professional tips rude hands interesting LEARN personal weather KEEP Improve your skills and " SMALL TALK " your way to success According to some surveys , the ability to make small talk is important for social and success . Chatting about topics like the weather or weekends helps you connect with people , and that can be the key to making friends or business contacts . You don't have to be outgoing to make small talk . Just follow these easy . 1 . SMILE and say " Hello " when you meet someone new . Say your name and shake . Try to repeat the person's name : " Nice to meet you , Mariana . " 2 . MAKE a comment about your surroundings - for example , the ( " It's really cold today . " ) or the event ( " There are a lot of people here . " ) . 3 . ASK questions . Try to find something you have in common : " Are you new to the company , too ? " However , don't ask very questions , for example about someone's salary or age . 4 . LISTEN actively . Show interest with like " Oh , really ? " or " That's interesting . " Keep eye contact , and don't look around the room during your conversation . 5 . about what's going on in the world , so you can add to any discussion . 6 . TAKE your time . Don't rush the conversation , and don't look at your watch . It can seem . 7 . ANSWER people's questions with or funny stories . People love stories and will remember you . 8 . LEAVE politely . To end a conversation , say something like , " Well , it was nice to you . " or " Great meeting you . Good luck with your job search ! " 9 . in touch . Send a quick email or text message . Say , " It was good to meet you . "
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