Small talk isn’t a personality type – it’s a skill

Small talk gets a bad reputation.

Many professionals avoid it in English because it feels risky. What if you say the wrong thing? What if the conversation goes nowhere?

The safer choice is to jump straight into the agenda.

The problem is that you miss the first few moments when people decide what it’s like to work with you.

Good small talk isn’t about being outgoing. It’s about showing interest.

Ask one question you’re genuinely curious about. Then listen to the answer.

That’s enough.

People rarely remember the agenda. They remember how the conversation felt.

Quick win

Before your next call, prepare one question you’d actually like answered. Ask it, then give the other person space to respond.

💬 Does small talk come naturally to you or is it something you’ve had to learn?