Don’t Sleep on Small Talk #wellwithraele #socialskills #smalltalk #conversation #communication

It's such a bummer to me that people think making small talk automatically means that you're fake. Small talk is such a great way to get to know someone, to build rapport, to get out of the details of your own life and your own mind. Talk to me about the weather. Tell me about that dress that you just bought. Tell me about your weekend plans and where you're going this summer. I want to hear all of it. That is how you establish rapport with someone and eventually get comfortable enough to get to the big talk, asking for something you might need or want a favor, advice. So don't sleep on small talk. As awkward and unnatural as it might feel at first, it pays off. Trust me.