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The Science Of Small Talk: Secrets from Over 10,000 Hours of Conversations


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Solo episode! I’m demystifying the art and science of small talk so you can be a great conversationalist and overcome social anxiety at parties (like those upcoming holiday parties!), work events, group dinners, and more. 

I think of myself as an extroverted introvert – small talk did not initially come easy to me, but I’ve learned to love it. In this solo episode, I’m giving you the tools and research that allowed me to overcome my fear of small talk. 

Many people say they hate small talk, but research on the subject indicates that we may like it more than we think. Small talk is a great way to connect with strangers on a human level, and because most people like it, most people want to talk to you! I’ll teach you my go-to conversation starters, conversational pointers that actually work, and more.

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 2:53 The Importance Of Micro-connections
  • 6:21 Why Do We Think We Hate Small Talk?
  • 7:36 Initiating Conversations
  • 10:10 Introduction Questions That Actually Work
  • 15:22 What To Do During The Conversation
  • 20:05 Pausing & Embracing Silence
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      Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. 

      This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

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