The Fine Art of Small Talk

The Fine Art of Small Talk
by Merci Miglino
We use small talk to connect with others in a casual way, and by becoming more mindful of the way we interact with those we don’t know well, we take the first step toward building quality relationships. We start by being fully present and talking about what is right there in front of us—the weather, your client’s new car, your neighbor’s flowers, the pictures on the walls in the office.
Be yourself. We typically run into trouble when we are trying to be something we are not. Talking negatively about anyone or …read more