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Where would our conversations at work, networking events, or elsewhere be without small talk?
Small talk inspires much more than trivial babble, often setting in motion some of our most-valued relationships.
We often overlook the importance of this deeply rooted yet habitual part of our social fabric. Small talk allows us to tap into relationship dimensions of power, solidarity, formality, and function using what linguists call topic management to lead conversations toward intended outcomes, like business or networking pitches.
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Everyone can forge mind-to-mind connections through creative, lesser-known small talk strategies and techniques from the field of linguistics to create more meaningful "small talk" that leads to rewarding "big talk."
Stories can be lightning rods that supercharge our conversations, actively "syncing up" our minds so that we're not just sharing meaning with each other but human experience itself.
In a world of constant connectedness, envision small talk as a spectrum where you can navigate your social and career prospects toward success
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