SmallTalk Flashcards
How are you doing these days?
“I’m fine, thanks.” or a “Good, how are you?”
I’m doing well, too
It’s raining really hard outside right now.
It’s probably going to end up raining later. The weather has been unpredictable these days.
It’s quite cloudy and at the same time sunny
Good morning / good afternoon / good evening.
Hi there! I’m [name]. It’s nice to meet you!
Asking questions – and listening to the other person’s answer – is
the foundation of small talk
You ask questions to the other person while also
revealing interesting information about yourself.
Talking about yourself in the right amount is
also helpful for the other person
Avoid overly personal topics
Health problems
Emotional issues that you’re going through
Salary and finances
Gossip about mutual acquaintances
Controversial topics such as politics and religion are also best avoided
The easiest conversation starter would be to point out something that you can
physically see in your surroundings
bringing up current events is a fast way to
get small talk started
*** some current events can be controversial or the other person might not be as aware of them.
recent developments in your industry
This is almost always going to be interesting for both of you, and you might even end up learning something new
work is one of the most neutral conversation topics. You can ask the other person about
their company, what they’re currently focusing on, or what exactly they do in their job or business.
If you start running out of conversation topics or you have to leave for some reason,
express your appreciation for the chat
mention a reason why you’re going or
least what you’re going to do next after your chat
hint at reconnecting with them in the future
You can either be vague with this or specifically ask for their contact information
