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Bad Conversation Starters

Bad Conversation Starters

  • Questions about salary are often considered intrusive and inappropriate.
  • Avoid talking about politics and religion, as many have strongly held opinions about it.
  • Sexuality, age, appearance, past relationships and death are also very heartfelt and intimate topics.
  • Gossip about people that you know personally is best avoided
  • Keep sensitive jokes for your best friends or replace them with jokes that don't have time and place restrictions.

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Learning to make small talk and know a few conversation starters can help build the confidence you need to make deeper connections and develop your social skills.

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Conversation Starters

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What Not To Do

  • Avoid discussing politics and religion as many people have strong feelings about these topics and if your opinion differs from theirs, an unpleasant argument could ensue.
  • Tasteless jokes, especially those which target a specific gender, cultural group or sensitive topic...

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