Small talk is meaningless conversation in terms of content, but is often seen as socially important in certain situations. Small talk really help people who never met before to be an ice breaking among them. In many English-speaking countries, it can be viewed as rude or unfriendly if you not participate in it. Non-personal comments about non-controversial subjects are usually considered as appropriate for this type of conversation.
We can make small talk conversation anywhere. For example, when we pay our groceries at the supermarket, we may chat with the cashier about weather. Making conversation like this may also be related to situation such as waiting in line. People in the line may comment to others about how slow it is in the post office or bank that day, for instance.
When we go to party, small talk is very common to use, since the guests may know the host but not each other. It is considered rude not to mingle and speak with other guests at social function. Compliments are often used to accomplish this, such as complimenting someone dress or talk about the type of food offered.
The Topics
Since not all topics can be a small talk, this is some topics which often to use and sample question or statement to help you start small talk.
- Travel / Places
- Yes, last month.
- What do you think of Lombok?
- I love it. The beach is so beautiful.
- Job
- I'm with Sweet Ballerina Production.
- What line of business are you?
- Education. I'm with the Dept. of Education.
- Sorry, but i noticed that you're wearing stewardess uniform.
- Studies
- Gunadarma University.
- What was your major?
- I studied accounting.
- Interest / Hobbies
- Yes, that's right. I was the lead vocal.
- I've heard you collect old books.
- Yes, I've been bit of bookworm for several years.
- Weather
- Yes, the dry season has just begun.
- Jakarta is certainly hot and humid.
- It's probably part of global warming.
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