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Small talk has a bad reputation. People call it meaningless, shallow, a waste of time. Those people have never stood in silence next to a colleague waiting for the lift for forty-five seconds. Small talk exists for a reason: it builds trust, signals friendliness, and makes the workplace feel human. If you’re working in English, […]
Small talk has a reputation for being easy. It’s just chat, right? A few words about the weather, a comment about the weekend, and you’re done. Except when you’re doing it in your second language at work, it suddenly feels like defusing a bomb in slow motion. The mistakes people make in business English small […]
Small Talk, Big Impact: Tips for Terrific Small Talk – Part 2 Hello, weather forecasters! Welcome back to our series “Small Talk, Big Impact: Tips for Terrific Small Talk.” In this second installment, we’re exploring a favourite small talk topic: the weather. Let’s face it, many native English can’t resist talking about the weather. Discussing […]
Small Talk, Big Impact: Tips for Terrific Small Talk – Part 1 Greetings, small talk enthusiasts! Welcome to the first post of our series “Small Talk, Big Impact: Tips for Terrific Small Talk.” Naturally, we’ll start from the beginning by focusing on greetings and introductions – the essential first steps in any conversation. Whether it’s […]
Small talk is all about engaging in light, informal conversations that help establish rapport and build connections. However, some topics can create tension, discomfort, or conflict, so it’s best to steer clear of them.
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