Episode 116: The FINE Art of Small Talk
Episode 116: The FINE Art of Small Talk
This episode is for EVERYONE -- single, coupled, introverted & extroverted!! Bela talks with best-selling author Debra Fine, about HOW to make 'small talk' and WHY it's so important!
You'll hear:
Small talk is a SKILL - not a gift the lucky were born with
How Debra, an introverted engineer, realized she did not know how to interact with people at work conferences
How she thought losing 75 lbs would 'make her better' at small talk, but it didn't
Why Rex, and one conversation, changed EVERYTHING for her
How to "be prepared" - and feel great before any conversation
Why "what keeps you busy" is a WAY better question than "what do you do?"
How to look for 'free info' that people give away about themselves
How to BE a good conversationalist (being an 'introvert' is no excuse)
How she met the love of her life - and WHY she knew he was the one
How to exit conversations with the "wrap up" rule - so no one holds you hostage!
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