Jeff Pratt’s Reviews > The Serious Business of Small Talk: Becoming Fluent, Comfortable, and Charming > Status Update
Jeff Pratt
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Speak clearly,
speak easily, but not too much, especially when others want their turn
Do not interrupt.
Be courteous.
Deal seriously with seriously manners and gracefully with lighter ones.
Never criticize people behind their backs.
Stick to subjects of general interest.
Do not talk about yourself.
Above all, never lose your temper.
Be a good listener.
Smile.
Make the other person, feel important
— Feb 27, 2024 03:20PM
speak easily, but not too much, especially when others want their turn
Do not interrupt.
Be courteous.
Deal seriously with seriously manners and gracefully with lighter ones.
Never criticize people behind their backs.
Stick to subjects of general interest.
Do not talk about yourself.
Above all, never lose your temper.
Be a good listener.
Smile.
Make the other person, feel important
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Jeff Pratt
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Always bring something to the party. It’s a great way to start up conversations with strangers. Especially at parties where you don’t know anyone but the host.
— Mar 17, 2024 08:22PM
Jeff Pratt
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1. Anchor the convo with a neutral topic from your shared reality.
2. Reveal something about yourself regarding that topic.
3. Encourage the other person to talk by asking them a question about that topic.
— Mar 10, 2024 08:37PM
2. Reveal something about yourself regarding that topic.
3. Encourage the other person to talk by asking them a question about that topic.
