Small Talk
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152 . the fine art of small talk<br />
Issue an Invitation<br />
• I enjoyed working out with you. Do you want to<br />
meet next week and do it again?<br />
• I hope we can do business together soon. May I<br />
call you in the coming days to determine your level<br />
of interest?<br />
Before you leave a conversation, have a clear destination<br />
in mind. You don’t necessarily need to head to another<br />
conversation. Feel free to get something to eat, get<br />
a fresh beverage, call the sitter and check on the kids, use<br />
the restroom, or even take a stroll around the room.<br />
Movement attracts attention, so make sure that you don’t<br />
look lost. If your former conversation partner perceives<br />
that you’re wandering around aimlessly, he’s likely to feel<br />
insulted that you prefer your own company to his.<br />
Because the manner in which you exit a conversation<br />
leaves a lasting impression, you want to develop finesse<br />
with graceful departures. There is nothing mysterious<br />
about these techniques, no rocket science required. They<br />
are commonsense tips, but they are not common practice.<br />
Practice frequently until you can comfortably disen-
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