| Small talk can be challenging for some but with | | | | Talk to yourself in the mirror -- I know this sounds silly |
| practice you will be a pro at it. | | | | but it will help. Make up random subjects to talk about |
| Practice. Converse with everyone you run across, | | | | such as about sports, current events, fashion, music |
| cashiers, people your in line with, waiters, co-workers, | | | | etc. Practice makes perfect. |
| and kids. Chat with people who are not like you from | | | | Expand your horizons -- Go home a new way. Play |
| seniors to tourists. | | | | Paintball, listen to new music, go to a new restaurant, |
| Read Everything - Cookbooks, newspapers, | | | | bake a pie, and learn new hobbies... This will help out in |
| magazines, signs and even catalogs. Read anything | | | | the long run. |
| that is a source of information because it has the | | | | Be a better listener - Did your acquaintance say they |
| potential to be discussed. | | | | suffer from allergies? Did they just land a new job? |
| Force yourself to make small talks. Whether you are | | | | Listen for great cues for small talk. |
| at an office meeting or bookstore. Even set up your | | | | Build your confidence - Work on overcoming shyness, |
| own get together. | | | | stage fright and social anxiety. The more you do this |
| Immerse yourself into culture. Current events, sports, | | | | and the more you know the more you will bring to the |
| music, movies, poetry are great sources to draw upon. | | | | table. |
| These are great conversation starters | | | | Would you like to attract more wealth, health and |
| Make a journal. Keep track of those funny jokes and | | | | happiness into your life? Learn how you can transform |
| stories you come across. You will draw upon these | | | | your life today. See my resource box below. |
| later. | | | | |