Good Conversation Starters

Learn how to improve your basic conversation skills and engage in pleasant small talk for more positive face-to-face interactions in this simple, visually engaging guide.

With today’s focus on technology and digital communication, face-to-face small talk is becoming increasingly difficult. How do you start a conversation with a stranger? What do you need to do to make a great first impression? What should you do when the conversation starts to drift off?

In this app, you’ll learn the art of small talk for all types of situations. With simple advice, engaging visuals, and brief exercises, this book makes it easy to improve your casual chitchat skills. From professional networking to first dates to casual run-ins with a neighbor, you’ll always be able to strike up a great conversation and leave a positive, lasting impression.

It includes:

*Talk about the other person
*Have a few different starters for people you know to different degrees
*Remember what to avoid
*Find out about interests and hobbies
*Bring up family
*Ask about past travel adventures
*Inquire about food and drink
*Ask about work
*Find out why you are both in the same place
*Offer a genuine compliment
*Keep it light
*Allow for silence
*Share common interests
*Spark a new direction with hypotheticals
*Keep a note of what gets good responses in your conversations
*Read up on current events
*Practice conciseness