Raele Altano shares seven conversation starters for remote coworkers meeting in person, from asking about commutes to holiday plans. The video introduces JEFE and FORD, two acronyms for generating small-talk topics when you're not sure what to say.
Here are seven conversation starters with co workers you're seeing in person when you normally work together remotely and frankly, barely know each other. Let's be real. How was your commute or a trip here? Love that sweater, hat, coat, etc. Do you know most of the team here already or are you meeting them for the first time? Have you been to this venue or event space before? What are your plans for the holidays? Did you participate in the potluck or baking contest? What's a fun holiday activity in town that you'd recommend? I have family coming to visit and need something new. These are just suggestions. Feel free to use any categories from these two small talk acronyms to help you think of ideas to make conversation. Jefe, which is Hobbies, Entertainment, Food, environment or ford, which is family, occupation, recreation and dreams. I'm well with Rael, your communication coach. Stay tuned for part two for five conversation killers when mingling with co workers in person that you normally work with remotely. Hope this was helpful.
