How to get better at small talk
- Have a genuine interest in getting to know a person you’re talking to and learn from them.
- Ask open-ended questions. It encourages the other person you're speaking with to open up.“What do you do?” followed by “Why did you choose that type of work? How did you enter that profession?”
- Never talk about something too personal.
- Practice active listening. By paying attention to the speaker’s words, you’ll create much stronger connections.
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