【英语拓展阅读】 M1 Small Talk How to Make Small Talk.docVIP

【英语拓展阅读】 M1 Small Talk How to Make Small Talk Forget about having a whole conversation with someone; the thought of making small talk, whether its with a date, coworker or stranger, makes your palms sweat (in which case you want to avoid shaking the persons hand at all costs). And your inability to make small talk hinders your ability to approach people in the first place. Just think about all the possibilities this eliminates. When youre standing around with someone youre not that close to, youd rather look at your feet, play with your nails, and daydream about the other night instead of forcing yourself to make small talk. But small talk can lead to big talk, which can lead to big people, and huge opportunities. With these tips, making small talk with anyone will no longer feel like pulling teeth (or at least wont make you feel like poking your own eyes out). The following are different scenarios and tips on how to keep the conversation going -- most tips can be used in every scenario. the first date You and your date are sitting at a café after having seen a movie. This is always a tricky one because your small talk should lead to interesting conversation and make a great first impression (assuming you like your date). Ask a lot of questions Asking your date many questions is always a safe thing to do, since not only does it help you get to know her and provides the basis of good conversation, but asking questions is also a turn-on for women. Questions show that you have a genuine interest in your date, as long as you show her that you also listen to her responses (she may quiz you later, believe me). Ask her questions that are: Work-related: what she does; how she likes it; how long shes been working there, etc. Family-related: what her familys like; what they do; whether theyre close, etc. Hobby-related: what she likes to do in her spare time; what she does on weekends, etc. Pop culture-related: what kind of music she likes; what her favorite movie is