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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Oct 2019
Ep51: Surviving Small Talk
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. Our ... Show More
20m 31s
Mar 2023
Success Can Feel Lonely: Social Media, Comparison, “We Made It”
In this installment of Pretty Basic, the girls talk about how wild this year has been for them, from living out their wildest dreams, to meeting some of their biggest heroes. They also get into the ins and outs of social media and how the romanticization of online life is unhealt ... Show More
45m 37s
Apr 2024
Life Is Short(er): Brunch Etiquette, Pendulous Balls, Short Threshold 👴🏼
This week on the show, the guys talk about Christian’s “intimidating” experience at a memorial service, and Justin has yet another awkward social interaction at a restaurant for us to analyze. Nicole writes in with lovely things to say about the show topped off with 3 thought-pro ... Show More
58m 58s
Jan 2020
Introducing Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast
Join Matt Abrahams, lecturer in strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he sits down with experts from across the world to discuss public speaking anxiety, speaking off the cuff, nailing a Q&A, and more.Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart ... Show More
1m 37s