"I think you're going to find this interesting ... "

 

It's that time of year again, the holidays are surrounding us.  Are you the type of person that loves a party?  Socializing with others.  If so that is awesome. 

However, the other half of the population dreads the small talk.  Sometimes your invited to a gathering and feel obligated to go.  Maybe you even count down the minutes of how long until you can slip out without appearing rude.  

If this sounds like you, keep reading, I'm going to share a few ways you survive the small talk.  Using a few well placed sentences gets the other person talking, yet you seem engaged and talkative yourself! 

Say " Can I ask your opinion on something?"  ( Then ask about a topic ) 

The person or group you are with will run with the topic, while you simply smile and nod.  This works I have tried it myself.  

Say... "Hey that reminds me of ( choose a memory from high school,, work etc.. )

Then follow up with ... " What do you remember about high school?"

Say...  " You might not know this, but I love the way your dress.  Where do you find ________ ?"  Then they start talking.

If someone is already talking and your not ready to speak up yet, simply say...  " I'd like to hear a little more about that _____? "

If you want to get someone's attention try saying... " I think your going to find this interesting ....____" 

At this point you have their attention, now you can start speaking about whatever and keep their attention.

If someone comes up to you and asks where your from, don't just reply:  Florida   ( the conversation will die here.)

Add a little detail about the state or city then follow up with a question. 

Say... " I'm from Florida.  No it's not always beaches and sunshine.  I live in the middle of the state an hour from the beach.  Have you ever been to Florida?  How far is it from where you live? "

This puts the conversation back to them.

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