Succeed at Small Talk!
Make an Impression by Being YOURSELF!
There is no way around it - small talk is not easy.
It can be insincere and affirmatively uncomfortable.
Not everyone is born with the gift of gabbing to strangers, but you can acquire the art of small talk.
It's simple, really. Just be yourself!
When it comes to making an impression during small talk, DIFFERENTIATION is key. Stand out by being you! In fact according to Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone
,"...vulnerability is one of the most under-appreciated assets in business today."
Candor creates the opportunity for a deeper connection, genuinely allowing other people into your life - even during a first encounter. Uncomfortable and shallow conversations, on the other hand, will ensure that strangers remain strangers.
Think about some successful professionals in your life. Chances are those people are surrounded by warm relationships. Their charm, perhaps, comes from simply being themselves.
Small talk is not about talking small. It's about talking OPENLY - putting ourselves out there on the line.
Give people a glimpse of your humanity and they'll give you something in return - a connection and, if you're lucky, new business!
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