6 Tips to Make Small Talk at Parties
Best tips to make small talk at parties
In order to survive in this beautiful world we have to make
talk with the people around us.
How to Make Small Talk at Parties
What you should say and how you should act depends on the
context and who’re you’re with … but here are a few general ideas:
1A.
Smile – It’s welcoming, warm, and makes you seem more approachable.
2A.
Compliment people all the time. Most people feel awkward and
ill at ease. So try and find something that is worth complimenting. You’ll help
them to relax and to feel more confident (and they’ll also feel more positive
about, and around, you).
3A. Try
and have a few stories up your sleeve that you’ve used before, and
that make people laugh. This is really helpful when things go quiet, and the
conversation dries up for a while.
4A. Say
nice things about people you both know. It makes you seem trustworthy,
and a loyal friend.
5A.
Encourage people to talk about themselves by asking open questions – then
probing a bit more. But stick to safe topics – and try to keep things light.
6A.
Make sure you mingle well and don’t talk for too long. This
takes off the pressure when you don’t know others well. It also make you look
more confident and sociable.
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