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159. A Simple Technique for Better Small Talk

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Introverts hate it… extroverts need it… and so many of us don’t know how to do it properly. So in this episode, I’m going to share a simple technique for making small talk, and the mindset you need in order to apply this technique correctly.


If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio


Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:41 How to make (better) small talk

1:54 The problem

3:14 The solution

4:08 Asking open-ended questions

11:00 Reflecting and adding

17:23 Why this technique works

19:05 Common mistakes to avoid

21:57 How to start practicing

23:54 A personal anecdote


Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingwithyasir/video/7403802692566469893?_r=1&_t=8r7ELYgsmtf


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Manage episode 489651734 series 3464126
Content provided by Tony Kaizen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Tony Kaizen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Introverts hate it… extroverts need it… and so many of us don’t know how to do it properly. So in this episode, I’m going to share a simple technique for making small talk, and the mindset you need in order to apply this technique correctly.


If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio


Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:41 How to make (better) small talk

1:54 The problem

3:14 The solution

4:08 Asking open-ended questions

11:00 Reflecting and adding

17:23 Why this technique works

19:05 Common mistakes to avoid

21:57 How to start practicing

23:54 A personal anecdote


Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingwithyasir/video/7403802692566469893?_r=1&_t=8r7ELYgsmtf


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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