Small Talk

Topics for Small Talk

1

This topic comes in a variety such as one day it can be 50 degrees and sunny and the next it can be 20 degrees and rainy. 

What is the weather?

2

This is topic people talk about when its closer to the end of the week. Usually what they are going to do during this time!

What is the Weekend?

3

You can use this topic to talk about some things you might like to see if the other person might like them as well!

What is favorite hobbies/Activities/Movies/Etc?

4

You can use this topic to talk about places you have been like to Florida or even to a different country. 

What is Travel?

5

This topic might make you hungry, as you can connect with another person about the good food you eat around the area at these places. 

What is a restaurant?

Purpose for Small Talk

1

Small talk can be used to get to _______ a person better or to get a hint of the things/topics they like to do or talk about. 

Used to get to know someone. 

2

You can also use small talk as a ___________ such as you are at the end of your shift and you just need something to do to make it to the end and make it not feel like forever!

It can be used as a Time Waster

3

Small talk can be used to avoid time where there is an __________________ or to put it better a time where its oddly quiet in a room for a long period of time. 

Used to avoid an Awkward Silence

4

Small talk can lead to a ________ conversation or one that progresses to where you are learning about the person on a better level. 

Can be used to get into a Deeper Conversation.

5

Creating small talk in a room of your peers can make it feel more inviting or more ________ than a room where everyone is sitting around on their phone. 

Can create a Positive atmosphere. 

Initiating Small Talk

1

Examples of this include:

"I like your new shoes"

"I like the way your hair is styled"

"You are dressed very nicely today"

Giving a sincere compliment

2

These are questions that someone can answer as they like such as:

"What do you do to keep you busy"

"what are you currently taking for classes"

"what are your favorite hobbies"

Asking an open ended question 

3

You would use this way in different situations such as you are at the grocery store in a line and you can say to the person in front of you "Oh man, I didn't think this would take this long"

Make a relevant comment

4

You can use this way when speaking with a peer or a friend. Some ways to initiate would be to ask them:

"Do you have a second to give me some advice"

"Can I throw some ideas your way"

"I need a second opinion on this situation"

Asking for advice

5

This is an easy way to open up a conversation to anyone. As long as you know whats going on around you, you can say:

"How warm is it going to be tomorrow"

"What time does the dance start tomorrow"

"Did you hear about the fun event going on this weekend"

Talk about current events