Small Talk

4
Keep the
Conversation Going!
Remember, instead of sitting back and waiting for
another kind soul to start a conversation, take the
lead. Think of it as if you invited that person to your
home for dinner. As host, it’s your job to see that your
guest is comfortable. The same is true in conversation—
try to make your guest as comfortable as possible. When
you walk into a party or a gathering, find a person to
meet. It’s much easier to engage one person rather than
enter a group conversation, so begin by looking for the
“approachable person.”
The approachable person is the one who makes eye
contact with you or who is not actively engaged in a conversation
or another activity such as reading a newspaper
or working at a computer. It’s the solitary person getting