In this episode, Ali tells us about a party(!) he recently attended, and how he approached the social interactions there. We talk about how we approach conversations with new people, whether it's okay to talk about "work" at social events, and, of course, the idea of "small talk".
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Dec 2024
How to Never Struggle with Small Talk
Small talk can be so awkward.
You’re trying to fill the silence, but the conversation just isn’t clicking. What do you do?
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 ways to make small talk feel natural, engaging, and even enjoyable. You’ll learn how to ask better questions, keep the convers ... Show More
15m 11s
Sep 2023
FoMO, Small Talk & The Family Business
Another week, another crop of emails and another shocking admission from Mr Whitehall. Plus, the peaks and troughs of working with the family and the art of small talk.You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.comThis episode contains expl ... Show More
39m 45s
Dec 2021
How to talk money with friends, from planning a hangout to splitting the bill
Even among the closest of friends, conversations about money and privilege can be awkward. In this episode from Life Kit and The Cut, author Otegha Uwagba discusses how we can break that ice — before it's time to split the check.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle ... Show More
16m 58s
Oct 2019
Ep51: Surviving Small Talk
<p>Most people dread it. Some people avoid it at all costs. We’ll skip the networking events, duck behind a big display in the store, or avoid eye contact in a public place. What am I talking about? Small talk. It’s something we all have to do, but we almost universally despise. ... Show More
20m 31s
<p><strong>🗒️ About this episode: </strong></p>
<p>Today's episode looks at small talk for a legal networking event. It includes:</p>
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<li>Topics of Travel, Homelife, Interests, News</li>
<li>A fictional dialogue between two native English speakers - from a lawyer and ... Show More