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116. Quick Thinks: Don't Sweat the Small Talk

2023/11/21
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Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

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Small talk is reframed from a stressful tennis match to a collaborative hacky sack game, emphasizing the importance of keeping the conversation flowing rather than focusing on individual contributions.

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Even if you don’t think you’re a natural, anyone can become proficient at the art of small talk by utilizing the right tactics and behaviors. In this collaboration with *Harvard Business Review, *strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams shares his tips and techniques for cocktail party chit chat, networking small talk, and holiday dinner-table conversation.

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