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Nov 2022
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Ep 06: Keeping Small Talk Going

Energetic English
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In this episode we look at the TWO-STEP process that allows you to keep small talk going - helping you avoid awkward silences and inappropriate questions.  In addition, we lay out a number of phrases to practice that will help you out in ANY small talk or networking scenario.
 
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The TWO-STEP Process is:
 
1.  Identify an acceptable topic from your audiences speech or valid 'shared experience'.
 
2.  Combine it with one of the 6 'w' words in order to form an OPEN QUESTION.
 
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