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Small talk openers

Read easy ways to start a friendly chat.

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A safe way to start small talk is to comment on the situation you share.

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Questions about the weekend or the weather usually work well.

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Listen to the answer and ask one follow-up question to keep it going.

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What is a safe small-talk topic?

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