Small Talk Is a Safety Test

from Patterns of Possibility · host Coach Lee Hopkins

We hate small talk, but there is a purpose for it. In this episode, I break down why people use small talk, why it drains autistic adults, and how to treat it as a tool instead of an obligation.Visit our website and join the weekly newsletter and attend no-cost events.→ Unmasked Conversations - 2nd + 4th Saturdays→ Structured Social Hour - Last Sundays→ CEOS Business Networking Hour - First ThursdaysRegister here: www.patternsofpossibility.com/events#audhd #smalltalk #honesty

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