Small Talk is BIG Talk!
If you’re like most people, walking into a room full of strangers can be overwhelming and downright scary. The reality is that small talk is very important for networking events, interviews and social events. Preparing for a speech or presentation is critical to ensure your information or message is understood by your audience. Training yourself for impromptu speaking opportunities is no different. I’ve always admired people who have a knack for talking about anything and everything to just about anyone. It’s a joy to be around people who make small talk seem so easy and fun that it’s been a goal of mine for many years. The key is to practice and keep inventing ways to make it easy for you that it becomes “second nature.” Below are tips I’ve learned from observing other “small talkers” and have proven successful for me: Hello ! The first thing I do now is to be the first to say hello to people as I walk into a room; shaking hands and introducing myself if time permits. Ano...