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do you dread small talk do you avoid it
at all costs worry about how to get out
of the awkward silence well psych2go is
here to help you
it can be hard for introverts to enjoy
small talk and even if you're not an
introvert small talk can be pretty
unexciting so we've gathered a few tips
to help you take on small talk one
conversation at a time here is how to
survive small talk
number one
attempt to relax and meditate first
do you get nervous when small talk
begins and you're unsure of what to say
next to keep the conversation going
well try taking a deep breath and try to
relax
there are plenty of people who can
become anxious when socializing if
you're one to become anxious before
social events address these feelings
acknowledge how you're feeling and try
to assure yourself
anything can happen that means good
things along with any mistakes you may
be worried about but odds are no one
will remember that little mistake you
made at a party one time five years ago
right
right reassurance try meditating before
an event and relax your body and mind so
when the event does start you're
prepared and calm
number two
ask questions
do you feel nervous when the questions
are placed on you
suddenly they're asking what you ate for
breakfast and you can't remember if it
was lasagna or a banana salad wait
banana salad
is that even a thing and why would you
have lasagna for breakfast
that was last tuesday's dinner
the point is if you're not looking to
talk about yourself too much and the
conversation's been on you for quite a
while
ask questions about them
simple right but it's true
show some curiosity and ask about them
in their hobbies or if they've seen any
of your favorite shows or new shows
let the talking commence number three
ask follow-up questions
so you've asked some questions but it's
time to really get curious
ask follow-up questions to keep the
conversation going do your best to ask
questions you're genuinely curious about
for example a question like who's your
favorite character on the show
we all know the classic how's your day
being but instead of asking it like it's
a polite routine question dig into your
curiosity and sound like you have a soul
you do have one right right reassurance
people
number four ask open-ended questions too
have you been asking questions when
small talking have you been asking
follow-up questions well now it's time
for open-ended questions
open your mind and start asking it's
best to avoid just asking yes or no
questions or questions they can simply
provide a one-word response to give them
something to chew on
make them want to think about their
answer if you ask an interesting and
open-ended question perhaps about why
they like the character that you just
mentioned
they'll have an easier time providing a
more elaborative answer and number five
avoid only short responses
have you been asking questions all night
have you responded to questions with
only short responses it's time to
elaborate and get into some fun detail
as much as we're focused on asking
questions it's also extremely important
to equally provide some answers yourself
don't close off your responses dive into
the reasons why you chose that answer if
appropriate
if someone compliments your mood or
outfit explain why you're feeling that
way or add where you bought that outfit
adding an extra sentence or two into
your responses to routine questions
opens up the conversation and invites
the other person in to continue talking
even if it is only small talk
so how will you handle small talk let's
hope you handle it with care and ease
wait ease and care
let's just hope that you have a
comfortable and fun conversation and uh
we'll see you next time
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