159. How to Make (Better) Small Talk

Introverts hate it… extroverts need it… and so many of us don’t know how to do it properly. So in this episode, I’m going to share a simple technique for making small talk, and the mindset you need in order to apply this technique correctly.If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:41 How to make (better) small talk1:54 The problem3:14 The solution4:08 Asking open-ended questions11:00 Reflecting and adding17:23 Why this technique works19:05 Common mistakes to avoid21:57 How to start practicing23:54 A personal anecdoteLink to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingwithyasir/video/7403802692566469893?_r=1&_t=8r7ELYgsmtf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.