People who are good at small talk ask these 5 questions to be 'more real and less awkward': Public speaking expert. (via CNBCMakeIt)
is often dismissed as being pointless and anxiety-producing. People either want to jump right into real conversation, or they want to go home. But some of the most important relationships begin with a casual conversation.
Luckily, people love to talk about their hometowns. If you're at a wedding in Boston, for example, you might ask, "Did you fly in or are you from around here?" If you're at a dog show, you might ask, "Are you a long-timer here at Westminster?" But if you're an American speaking to other Americans, then why not go with the flow? In fact, I've found that many Americans find it weird if youI've heard this question phrased more delicately in Spanish: "To what do you dedicate yourself?" Seen in this light, it's considerate to ask "What do you do?" because it really means "What do you care about...
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