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198 . the fine art of small talk<br />

I hope you’re truly winning at small talk.<br />

Fake it for a while till it becomes second nature.<br />

If you are diligent about practicing,<br />

You’ll become an expert.<br />

Winning at <strong>Small</strong> <strong>Talk</strong><br />

Please answer “yes” or “no” to the following<br />

questions:<br />

1. I have joined or participated in at least one club or<br />

group activity in order to develop new business<br />

friendships or to meet new people.<br />

2. I’m conscious of “taking turns” in most<br />

conversations so that I can learn more about<br />

others and help them get to know me.<br />

3. I have used my contacts to help at least two people<br />

find new jobs, hook up with potential customers<br />

and clients, or go out on a date. I have provided<br />

information for other networking purposes.<br />

4. I have gone to at least two functions where I can<br />

meet people in my profession/industry or who are<br />

potential decision-makers or where I can make<br />

new friends or find romance.

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