Small talk can seem boring but there are many situations where it is useful or absolutely necessary. For example, an ability to engage in small talk is essential to make friends. Small talk could also be useful during an interview.<\/p>\n
You can have a small talk on any subject you like. For example, you can talk about sports, jobs, schools, health etc. Just like any other speaking skill, your small talk skills, too, will improve with practice. So here is a sample conversation between two friends who haven\u2019t met each other in weeks.<\/p>\n
John: Hi Tom, how are you doing?<\/p>\n
Tom: Very well, thanks. How are you?<\/p>\n
John: I\u2019m doing well myself.<\/p>\n
Wasn\u2019t that simple? You can initiate small talk by using a simple question like \u2018How are you?\u2019 To keep the conversation going, you can talk about anything that you like. Just make sure that you avoid controversial topics. You must also resist the temptation to ask questions that are too personal.<\/p>\n
Tom: Haven\u2019t seen you in weeks. What have you been doing lately?<\/p>\n
John: Well, I\u2019m pretty busy these days. I have got a job at a call center.<\/p>\n
Tom: I see. It\u2019s great that you got a job. You know what? These days getting a good job isn\u2019t all that easy. I\u2019m really happy for you.<\/p>\n
John: Thank you. What about you? Have you already finished school?<\/p>\n
Tom: No, I have one more semester left.<\/p>\n
Small talk means small talk. You have to end the conversation after a while. Or you could change the topic. Here are a few things that you can say to end the conversation.<\/p>\n
John: Don\u2019t you think we should get together for lunch sometime?<\/p>\n
Tom: Yeah, that would be great.<\/p>\n
John: Well, I must be going. I\u2019ll call you sometime.<\/p>\n
Tom: OK. See you later.<\/p>\n
John: Alright. See you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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