Paula Caligiuri explains why weather is such an effective way to start a conversation. It's neutral and safe, it's something you both experience in the same moment, and it naturally opens into personal topics like weekend plans or what you're excited about.
Have you ever been given the advice to use the weather as a conversation starter? It's great advice, but understanding why is even more important. First, the weather is a safe, neutral topic, and staying with neutral topics is helpful, especially with someone you've just met. Second, it's a shared experience. If you're in the same location, you're experiencing the same snow, rain, fog, whatever. Even neutral topics like the big game or the new Barbie movie might not be an interest everyone shares. Third, talking about the weather can open a conversation like how excited you are about the snow because you have plans to go skiing this weekend. So give the weather a chance. When meeting someone new, it might quickly help open up to a more meaningful conversation. Follow me to learn more.
