Small talk for introverts is a necessary evil. As artificial intelligence increasingly pervades our daily interactions, mastering the art of small talk paradoxically becomes more valuable, not less.

Knowledge is rapidly becoming universal and immediate. Whether it's a networking event, party, in-person business (like walking the floor as a trainer at the gym), or via online chat, meaningful unscripted exchanges are becoming premium skills.

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Timestamps

0:00 Small talk for introverts is a necessary evil

1:41 The Single Goal of Every Conversation

2:41 Trick 1: Ask Open Door Questions, not Stop Signs

6:22 Trick 2: Conversation Threading

8:40 5-Minute Social Prep