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The fine art of small talk - Coggle Diagram
The fine art of small talk
Chapter 1. What's the big deal about small talk?
Getting to the big stuff
Talk is cheap...but very valuable
Garner big gains with a little talking
Chapter 2. Get over your mom's good intentions
In safe situations, make it a point to talk to strangers
Introduce yourself
Silence is impolite
Good things come to those who go get them!
It's up to you to start a conversation
It's up to you to assume the burden of conversation
Chapter 3. Take the plunge: start a conversation!
What's in a name?
Nix the nicknames
It's better to give than to receive
Chapter 4. Keep the conversation going!
Easy operners
Breaking in is hard to do
Party of five
Chapter 5. Let's give 'em something to talk about
It's all in the asking
Digging deeper
Free for the taking
Fake it till you make it
Chapter 6. Hearing aids and listening devices
Listening is seen, not just heard
Verbalize your listenings
Stating the obvious
Mental listening skills
Chapter 7. Prevent pregnant pauses with preparation
Don't let old acquaintances be forgotten
Getting a history lesson
Preparing for the long haul
The nonverbal part of the conversation
Ordinary people
Limelight etiquette
Playing foursquare
The perfect complement
Adding form and substance
The march of progress
Chapter 8. Conversational clout
Chapter 9. Crimes and misdemeanors
The FBI agent
The braggart
Can you top this? (the one-upper)
The monopolizer
The interrupter
The poor sport
The know-it-all
The adviser
A crime-free conversation
Chapter 10. The graceful exit
Taking care of business
The changing of the guard
A little appreciation goes a long way
Parting is such sweet sorrow
Chapter 11. The conversational ball is in your court!
Chapter 12. Make the most of networking events
Chapter 13. Surviving the singles scene
Pull yourself together!
Find the connection
Follow up on the connection
Asking for that date
On the date
Dating wisdom
Thriving in the singles scene
Chapter 14. Feel-good factor
Chapter 15. Holiday party savvy
Chapter 16. Carpe diem