Small talk doesn’t come naturally to everybody but we believe that it is an art worth mastering! In today’s episode, we discuss the benefits of small talk while sharing our struggles, tips, and everything in between. COVID has had a significant effect on people’s ability to interact with one another and, today, we speculate about the value of a simple compliment and the potential for small talk to lead to deeper connections. We also take a look at the opportunity that small talk presents for people with social anxiety and share our advice for those looking to brush up on their casual conversation skills. Everybody’s experience is different, and your hosts are no exception, so make sure to tune in today to hear Kelly and Megan’s differing takes on all things small talk!

Key Points From This Episode:

• What Kelly appreciates about small talk and ‘weak-tie’ friendships.
• The impact that COVID has had on social interactions.
• A look at why Megan has difficulty making small talk.
• How Kelly’s past experiences have shaped her relationship with privacy.
• Some of the disadvantages of oversharing.
• Kelly shares why she doesn’t seek advice when making decisions.  
• Why she kept her first pregnancy to herself until she was seven months along.
• How we believe small talk can lead to deeper connections.
• The opportunity that small talk provides for people with social anxiety.
• Tips for mastering the art of small talk.
• What often prevents us from casually connecting with others.
• The value of dishing out a simple compliment!
• Examining our human need for social interaction.
• The importance of practicing small talk if it doesn’t come naturally.
• How our mobile devices sometimes prevent small talk.
• Advice for those who experience social anxiety at social events.

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