THE ART OF AMERICAN SMALL TALK （美国的艺术闲聊）.pdf

THE ART OF AMERICAN SMALL TALK The must-have skill when networking and socializing Led by Michael Miller BY THE END OF THIS CLASS YOU WILL KNOW HOW TO • Build your confidence and talk to anyone • Spontaneously start conversations • Build a personal connection in 5 minutes • Maintain stimulating conversations • Turn your conversations into job offers • End conversations tactfully MY SECRET TIPS: HOW TO OVERCOME YOUR BIGGEST FEARS “See the good in people and help them.” – Gandhi MY MOVE TO KATHLEEN, GEORGIA TALKING TO STRANGERS IS SCARY TWO OPTIONS – FIGHT OR FLIGHT OVERCOME FEARS BE SCARED AND AND TALK TO PEOPLE WASTE MY LIFE TURNING POINT IN MY LIFE I CONTINUED TO BUILD MY CONFIDENCE • Practice • Meditation • Reading • Exercising • Changing Appearance • Posture REJECTION THERAPY • Rejected daily for 30 days • Develop “who cares” attitude and stay focused on original goal • Do not be defensive NOW IT’S YOUR TURN TO SAY “GOODBYE” TO SHYNESS! You will feel uncomfortable at first. It’s time to change your normal behavior and increase your confidence! WORKSHOP INTRODUCTIONS 1. What is your name? 2. What country are you from? 3. What is your major? 4. What is small talk like in your country? WHY DO PEOPLE SMALL TALK? Builds a bridge Informal exchange of basic information Starts light and casual conversation while avoiding hot topics WHY IS SMALL TALK IMPORTANT? Displays communication skills Enables you to learn a lot about someone in a short amount of time Demonstrates value Opportunities to meet new business connections and friends Personal development SMALL TALK TOPICS Travel Movies