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EPISODE · Dec 7, 2025 · 4 MIN

Small Talk, Knowledge, and the Power of Simply Being Human

from Notes on Japanese Corporate Culture · host Shigeki Sensei

In this episode, I talk about small talk in business and why it matters more than we think. Knowledge used to be power, but today information is everywhere — in a search bar, in a phone, in AI. What people remember is not how smart we sound, but how we make them feel. Small talk is the doorway to trust, the warm moment before the real conversation begins. It’s not about performing or impressing others. It’s about presence, ease, and being human. When we speak simply and listen sincerely, connection happens — quietly, naturally. That is where communication truly begins.

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