Small talk is not small — it builds relationships that lead to opportunities. Five topics are reliably safe and engaging in any professional context.
Examples
- The event itself
- Travel or location
- A recent industry news item
- Upcoming plans or weekend
- Something genuine about their work
Practice
Think of the last or next networking event you’ll attend. Prepare one opening sentence for each of the five topics. Keep them genuine.
Takeaway: Ask more than you tell — people remember who made them feel interesting.
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