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BESIG Conference November 17 2012
Training Centre for Language and Communication
The Art of Small Talk
Pauline Bramall-Stephany & Nicola
Thompson
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BESIG Conference November 17 2012
Training Centre for Language and Communication
The why,
where,when &
what of small
talk
Intercultural
differences
Questions
Materials
Quiz
Aims of the
workshop
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BESIG Conference November 17 2012
Training Centre for Language and Communication
The purpose of small talk
To…
• build up a relationship
• network
• feel at ease
• break the ice
• save face
• act as an alternative to silence
• share opinions, experiences and concerns
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BESIG Conference November 17 2012
Training Centre for Language and Communication
In which contexts &
when?
• At meetings
• In emails
• During phone calls
• In the supermarket
• Waiting for the elevator
• Over meals
• In queues….
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BESIG Conference November 17 2012
Training Centre for Language and Communication
To what extent is this
different in other
cultures?
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BESIG Conference November 17 2012
Training Centre for Language and Communication
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BESIG Conference November 17 2012
Training Centre for Language and Communication
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BESIG Conference November 17 2012
Training Centre for Language and Communication
Techniques of small talk
- Getting someone’s opinion
- Giving an opinion
- Stating a fact
- Complimenting
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BESIG Conference November 17 2012
Training Centre for Language and Communication
Open questions
• What...?
• Where..?
• When..?
• Who..?
• Which..?
• How..?
• Why..?
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Training Centre for Language and Communication
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BESIG Conference November 17 2012
Training Centre for Language and Communication
Bibliography
Title Author Publisher
The Art of Small Talk -
Icebreakers and warmers
Talk Language
Socialising for Success
The Fine Art of Small Talk
Making the Most of Small
Talk
Pauline
Bramall-Stephany
Nicola Thompson
Allan Pease
Clare Walker
Debra Fine
Bob Dignen
LinC Publications
Pease Training International
0-9593658-1-8
Crown House Publishing ltd.
1-899836-25-X
Small Talk Publishers
0-9711322-0-8
Business Spotlight
2/2005
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Training Centre for Language and Communication
Topics of small talk
Low risk
The weather
The situation you are in
Traffic & vehicles
Current events
Hobbies, sports & arts
Homes, animals & plants
Food & drink
Culture & literature
Work
High risk
Personal health & illness
Gossip
Controversial topics
Religion
Sex
Politics
Jokes
Conflict
Money
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BESIG Conference November 17 2012
Training Centre for Language and Communication
Tips • Take the initiative
• Be positive
• Use open questions
• Show interest in others
• Listen with eyes, ears & smile
• Use minimal responses e.g.`Really?` / `That`s amazing.`
• Offer information about yourself
• Throw the ball back: e.g. ‘What about you?‘
• Discover the common denominator