Some animal health pros are introverts which can make for difficult general conversations. There is more to talk about than the weather, says the Young Entrepreneur Council. Obviously, our favorite from its list is Number 2.
AHD provides articles you reference. In fact, it is a good small talk conversation topic where you can share how you use the content.
Source: Success, June 7, 2017.
The Young Entrepreneur Council suggested the following tips for small talk:
- Relax and be present in the conversation
- Read a lot
- Be interested in things to be interesting
- Ask thoughtful questions, and then follow up
- Ask questions and listen. People love to talk about themselves
- Ask about a person’s life, not their job
- Learn their story
- Externalize your focus
- Share something very honest
- Find common ground
INSIGHTS: Beyond the holiday get-togethers, these skills will be valuable as convention season gets rolling in 2018.