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Office parties, family gatherings with extended family you don’t know or in between classes, the opportunity for small talk is everywhere but for some people these ‘opportunities’ lead to anxiety. That’s why Onstride Financial created an infographic to teach people how they can better their small talk skills with simple and handy tips.
Each section includes hacks on how to better phrase your questions, proper body language and even how to gracefully exit when you have had enough. Even if you find small talk painful, it is a necessary evil when it comes to getting through day to day life so why not dust up your skills? Scroll down below even if you think you know how to chit-chat you might learn something new!
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Wil Vanderheijden 7 years ago (edited)
Some people turn small talk into a third degree interrogation. I now know that I can make graceful exit by saying: "I need to get out of this toxic environment."
FortnitePlayerGirl 7 years ago (edited)
Small talk was the most severe thing I struggled with as a child and still struggle with today. Until now, no small talk was better explained than this. God bless the person who created this.
Biana Weatherford 7 years ago
I'm a receptionist so small talk is essentially my job. ALL of these techniques are wonderful. I don't really like listening to this guy's pathetic puns or that guy's boring weekend but with these clues, I can fake it long enough to be professional. Thumbs Up.
r3dd3v1lL 7 years ago
Ugh I hate small talk. Talk about ideas and theories and art/ music/ books/ films. Everyone can see what the weather outside is and no one cares what you ate last or how you got here. great-mind...448878.png 
Hugo Raible 7 years ago
I will not suddenly stop hating small talk, but this may make it a bit less awkward.
Clockworkstella 7 years ago
I think the triangle thing was originally a tip for flirting with someone. Personally, I'd feel very uneasy if I caught someone looking at my mouth.
John Louis 7 years ago
I am an extreme extrovert with a background in journalism and a BA in psychology. I have no problem with small talk. But this article was concise, well written and had some excellent points.
Ethan Daniel Harley 7 years ago
I understand that people are 'mad' or confused by this but as a extremely shy introvert, this is really helpful. :)
Cheethra 7 years ago
Small talk can be an uncomfortable moment. But indeed it make me happier especially after the positive and cheerful one. Of course I don't have to try that everytime, and not every conversation is enjoyable. But it's worth to try because I often feel better mood after leaving a small talk with nice people. Fortunately, there are still a lot of nice people out there.
Wil Vanderheijden 7 years ago (edited)
Some people turn small talk into a third degree interrogation. I now know that I can make graceful exit by saying: "I need to get out of this toxic environment."
FortnitePlayerGirl 7 years ago (edited)
Small talk was the most severe thing I struggled with as a child and still struggle with today. Until now, no small talk was better explained than this. God bless the person who created this.
Biana Weatherford 7 years ago
I'm a receptionist so small talk is essentially my job. ALL of these techniques are wonderful. I don't really like listening to this guy's pathetic puns or that guy's boring weekend but with these clues, I can fake it long enough to be professional. Thumbs Up.
r3dd3v1lL 7 years ago
Ugh I hate small talk. Talk about ideas and theories and art/ music/ books/ films. Everyone can see what the weather outside is and no one cares what you ate last or how you got here. great-mind...448878.png
Hugo Raible 7 years ago
I will not suddenly stop hating small talk, but this may make it a bit less awkward.
Clockworkstella 7 years ago
I think the triangle thing was originally a tip for flirting with someone. Personally, I'd feel very uneasy if I caught someone looking at my mouth.
John Louis 7 years ago
I am an extreme extrovert with a background in journalism and a BA in psychology. I have no problem with small talk. But this article was concise, well written and had some excellent points.
Ethan Daniel Harley 7 years ago
I understand that people are 'mad' or confused by this but as a extremely shy introvert, this is really helpful. :)
Cheethra 7 years ago
Small talk can be an uncomfortable moment. But indeed it make me happier especially after the positive and cheerful one. Of course I don't have to try that everytime, and not every conversation is enjoyable. But it's worth to try because I often feel better mood after leaving a small talk with nice people. Fortunately, there are still a lot of nice people out there.
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