159. How to Make (Better) Small Talk
Real English Radio · Tony Kaizen
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Show Notes
Introverts hate it… extroverts need it… and so many of us don’t know how to do it properly. So in this episode, I’m going to share a simple technique for making small talk, and the mindset you need in order to apply this technique correctly.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:41 How to make (better) small talk
1:54 The problem
3:14 The solution
4:08 Asking open-ended questions
11:00 Reflecting and adding
17:23 Why this technique works
19:05 Common mistakes to avoid
21:57 How to start practicing
23:54 A personal anecdote
Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingwithyasir/video/7403802692566469893?_r=1&_t=8r7ELYgsmtf
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