Why Small Talk is Underrated
Lots of people will groan at the idea of “small talk.” Some will even say they “hate” all forms of small talk but I’m here to say I think it's underrated.
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Moving Beyond Small Talk
Recently, my roommate and I have started a sort-of game where we will say, “topic,” and then one of us chooses a random topic to discuss...
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Meaningful Small Talk
I recently saw a post on Instagram about how the questions we ask strangers when we try to get to know them do not really allow us to get...
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On Loneliness in University
Small talk may not seem important but it makes a world of difference.
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Big Discomfort: Let’s Talk About Small Talk
Small talk: it’s something that many people don’t think twice about, but for others, it can be a mess. In college, small talk becomes more...
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Small-Talk Essentials for Socially Awkward People
For many people, “small-talk” might as well be a curse word. It’s the cause of great anxiety and is usually awkward for most people...
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Always Have the Perfect Response: Answers to the Most Feared Questions
Tell me about yourself doesn’t have to be scary anymore.
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Yes, It is Important
"They aren't girly things, they're important things."
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My Networking Nightmare
All of the words suddenly escaped me
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Elevator Small Talk: A Social Experiment
What happens when an introvert makes elevator small talk for a week?
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12 Ways to Master Small Talk
Body language is EVERYTHING.
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The Shy Person’s Guide to Improving Small Talk Skills
Small talk can be hard if you're shy, so hopefully these tips will make it less scary.
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5 Steps to Conquering the World Through Small Talk
Have you ever wished you were a rich and pampered young heiress in a Jane Austen novel, just so that a required part of your education...
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15 Things Only Girls Who Hate Small Talk Understand
*Avoids everyone*
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"How Was Your Week?" And Other Small Talk Conundrums
If you've taken your Philosophy require ment already, you know that people have asked some pretty challenging question s over the course of...
9 Party Struggles Introverts Know Too Well
1. People assume you're not having a good time "Why are you being so quiet??" "You should meet people!!" "Loosen up!" Ah, the common...
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11 Struggles of Living in a Small Town
You can't go anywhere without running into someone you know.
Why I Hate Small Talk
During exam time, we have that boring conversation at least once: “What’s your exam schedule? When are you done?” Whether we’re talking to someone we’re actually friends with, or a mere acquaintance, we have all had that conversation. And it sucks- I probably don’t really care when your exams are, and you don’t care about mine. It’s cool.
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A Guide to Small Talk and Networking
If you are not the type to voluntarily attend events for the purpose of talking to strangers and expanding your realm of contact on a...
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You Know My Coffee Addiction, You Don't Know Me
You sit there at the breakfast table, listening to a friend of a friend disclose the details of her crazy Saturday night. Between spoonfuls...
