Nina Chen
Mr. Kelly
Clip 3A
05/02/2014
Summary of the Small Talk
According to the article "Strategies for Successful Small Talk", the author points out small talk can happen anywhere. If we follow these strategies that will help us fit in anywhere. The first strategy, when we start any conversation, is using neutral words. The second strategy is learning phrases for enter form conversations gracefully. The third strategy shows us focused on what others people is saying, we need to learn listening skills and use listening sounds such as " I see", "Wow", or"Really". The fourth strategy is using positive body language such as smiling, eye contact, or nodding. The fifth strategy is learning how to interrupt politely. Interrupting shows that we pay attention on the conversation. The sixth strategy prepare for some funny stories and use in the conversation to break the ice. The last strategy that do not be shy to start up a informal conversation.
Mr. Kelly
Clip 3A
05/02/2014
Summary of the Small Talk
According to the article "Strategies for Successful Small Talk", the author points out small talk can happen anywhere. If we follow these strategies that will help us fit in anywhere. The first strategy, when we start any conversation, is using neutral words. The second strategy is learning phrases for enter form conversations gracefully. The third strategy shows us focused on what others people is saying, we need to learn listening skills and use listening sounds such as " I see", "Wow", or"Really". The fourth strategy is using positive body language such as smiling, eye contact, or nodding. The fifth strategy is learning how to interrupt politely. Interrupting shows that we pay attention on the conversation. The sixth strategy prepare for some funny stories and use in the conversation to break the ice. The last strategy that do not be shy to start up a informal conversation.